Central Bedfordshire, Arts and Culture Research Survey

1.There is a strong sense of cultural identity in Central Bedfordshire

2.Arts and culture have a positive impact on the local sense of place, identity and belonging

3.Is central Bedfordshire rich in arts and culture?
If yes, why? If no, why not?

4.Do you feel that you are part of an arts and culture environment in Central Bedfordshire? If yes, how? If not, why not?

5.Which of your visits/activities in Central Bedfordshire gives you a sense of belonging to the area and why?

6.How do arts and culture activities in Central Bedfordshire impact your activities within the area, whether business, education or leisure?

7.If applicable, Do you agree that arts and culture activities help to bring more customers and investment to your business?

8.Do you directly serve customers who attend arts events?

9.What venues do you attend in Central Bedfordshire?

10.What arts, culture and heritage activities are you interested in that you might not have already mentioned above?

11.Has the pandemic impacted on your provision of or participation in arts and culture events? If yes, how?

12.Do you think that Central Bedfordshire would benefit from a cultural strategy, and if yes, what would you like to see included in it?

13.Do you think the development of arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire is important, if so why?

Yes

No

None of the above

Other (please specify)

14.Please explain your response to question 10, if yes, why and if no, why not?

15.What do you think can be done by Central Bedfordshire Council to support the future development of arts and culture in Central Bedfordshire?

16.What particular developments in arts and culture might help your activities and interests?

17.Any other comments:

20.How do you self-identify in gender?

Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

22.If you wish to provide your contact information, please do so below. If you do not provide any information below, your responses will be anonymous.