Public Consultation Survey of Open Spaces in South Tyneside Q1 Do you use any of the following open spaces in the Borough? (please indicate how often you use them)   Daily   Weekly   Monthly   Occasionally   Never   Parks and gardens           Natural and semi-natural greenspace
e.g. woodlands, nature conservation / wildlife area
Outdoor sports facilties           Amenity greenspace
e.g. open space in housing areas, village green
Provision for children and young people
e.g. play area, skate park
Allotments           Cemeteries and churchyards           Civic Space
e.g. civic and market squares, hard surfaced area designed for public use
Beaches         Q2 When visiting open space what is the most common method of transport you use? (Please leave blank if you do not visit a type of open space listed below)   Walk   Drive   Public Transport   Cycle   Parks and gardens         Natural and semi-natural greenspace         Outdoor sports facilties         Amenity greenspace         Provision for children and young people         Allotments         Cemeteries and churchyards         Civic Space         Beaches       Q3 How long does it take for you to travel to your nearest?   Less than 5 mins   6-10 mins   11-20 mins   21-30 mins   31-60 mins   More than 60 mins   Park or garden             Natural and semi -natural greenspace             Outdoor sports facilty             Amenity greenspace             Provision for children and young people             Allotment             Cemetery or churchyard             Civic Space             Beaches           Q4 Is this travel time acceptable? Please select one Yes   No Q5 What do you think of the quality of the following within the Borough?   Very Good   Good   Average   Poor   Very Poor   I don't use any   Parks and gardens             Natural and semi -natural greenspace             Outdoor sports facilties             Amenity greenspace             Provision for children and young people             Allotments             Cemeteries and churchyards             Civic Space             Beaches           Q6 Please indicate your reasons for visiting open space in the Borough (please tick all that apply)         To go for a walk / exercise       To relax       To meet friends       To walk the dog       To take family       To paticipate in sport       To attend events       To be close to nature       Use of play area       Use of cafe       Informal games       To improve health       To cycle       To watch sport       Visit grave / pay respects       Other, please specify       Q7 When considering open space in the Borough, how would you rate the following?   Very Good   Good   Average   Poor   Very Poor   No Opinion   Standard of cleanliness             Design and overall appearance             Range of visitor facilities             Facilities for children and young people             Sports facilities             Wildlife value             How easy the sites are to get around           Q8 When considering open space in the Borough, how would you rate the following?   No Problem   Occasional Problem   Significant Problem   Anti-social behaviour       Vandalism       Dog fouling       Graffitti       Litter     Q9 Do you think that there is enough publicly accessible open space in your local area and does it meet your needs? Please tick one Yes   No
If No, please provide further details Q10 Is there anything that prevents you from visiting open space in your area? Please tick Yes   No   If Yes please tick all the boxes that apply   Lack of facilities   Too far away   Vandalism   Dog Fouling   Age /Disability   Too many roads to cross   Don't feel safe   Quality of facilities   Lack of disabled access /facilities   Lack of information about sites
Other, please state
Q11 Please tell us any comments you would like to raise about any specific sites you often visit
Personal Details Q12 Are you? Male   Female Q13 Please state your age 16-19   20-24   25-29   30-44   45-59   60-69   70+ Q14 Which of the following best describes your ethnic group?   White - British   Mixed - White & Asian White - Irish   Any other mixed background Any  other White background   Asian or Asian British - Indian Black or Black British - Caribbean   Asian or Asian British - Pakistani Black or Black British - African   Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi Any other Black background   Any other Asian background Mixed - White & Black Caribbean   Chinese Mixed - White & Black African     Other ethnic group, please specify Q15 Do you consider yourself to be disabled? Yes   No Q16 Please state your postcode? Please select the box that represents the start of your postcode e.g if your postcode is NE33 2RL select   NE33 2__ NE10 8__   NE33 1__   NE34 0__   NE35 9__ NE31 1__   NE33 2__   NE34 6__   NE36 0__ NE31 2__   NE33 3__   NE34 7__   NE37 3__ NE32 3__   NE33 4__   NE34 8__   SR6 7__ NE32 4__   NE33 5__   NE34 9__   SR6 8__ NE32 5__         Other, please state   If you would like to receive our Countryside Events Newsletter, please provide your name and address below...     If you would like to receive our Local Development Framework Newsletter, please provide your e-mail address below...   Thank you on behalf of South Tyneside Council for taking the time to complete this survey. Further information regarding the Council's Leisure, Countryside and Planning / Local Development Framework can be found at:   www.southtyneside.info If you are happy with your response please click the 'submit' button below