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Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan - First Questionnaire

Welcome to the first questionnaire for the Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan. 
The Localism Act gives people more of a say in the development of their local community. A key part of this is the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan which reflects the views of the residents. It will have legal status and will be used to influence future planning decisions in our parish.
 
We are also using this opportunity to ask for your views on areas not specifically covered by the Neighbourhood Plan. These opinions will help the town council plan for the future and help them to protect what is important to you.  To do this, we need to know what you value about living in Berkhamsted as well as what you think needs improvement.
 
To complete online, please use the link or QR code below.  Everyone in your household is welcome to complete the survey, you can use the links as many times as you wish.
 
Link to survey    https://bit.ly/berkhamstedNP  

 
1.All members of our household are welcome to complete the questionnaire.

Please tell us about your property
2.How many bedrooms are in your propety?
3.Is your home?
4.Which of the following applies to your home?
5.Do you plan to remain in Berhamsted for the next 10-15 years
6.If you plan to move to a different size of home would it be?
7.WORK

Please tell us about your work.  Are you:
8.TRAVEL

Please tell us how you travel to work, school or college (if you do). Please tick all that apply.
9.CARS & MOTORING

How many cars are there in your household?
10.Is your car?  (If you own more than one please tick all that apply:
11.Where do you park (please tick all that apply)
12.Do you use public transport:
13.Would the provision of cycle routes be of interest?
14.What would encourage you to use a bus service?
15.What would encourage you to use the train?
16.Travel & transport:  Please tell us how important these are to you
Not important
Fairly important
Very important
Traffic congestion
Better cycling facilities
Better pedestrian space
Road maintenance
Pavement maintenance
Road signage
Speeding & traffic calming
17.BERKHAMSTED LIFESTYLE / AS A PLACE

Why did you choose to live in Berkhamsted (please tick all that apply)
18.How could Berkhamsted be improved, within reason, and if we could find funding (please tick all that apply)
19.Do you take part in, or would you like to join any of the following?  (Please tick all that apply)
20.We are asking this question on behalf of Berkhamsted Castle Trust who would like to know your views to help them plan for the future:

Do you visit Berkhamsted Castle?
21.Would any of the following suggestions encourage you to visit the Castle, or visit more often?
22.Sport & Leisure

We would like to understand residents' sport and leisure interests and whether they are, or could be, catered for:  We are also interested in knowing whether Berkhamsted currently meets expectations, wants and needs.
(Please tick all that apply to you).
23.Please tick the things about Berkhamsted that matter to you and our household
Not important
Fairly important
Very important
The town's history and culture including its conservation area and buildings
Protected historic sites
Grand Union Canal
River Bulbourne
Allotments
Facilities for older people
Accessible public spaces
Disabled parking
Vibrant town centre
Choice of good schools
Surrounding countryside
Ease of commuting
Proximity to motorways
Wildlife and nature
Local footpaths
Safe cycle routes
Speeding and pedestrian safety
Equipped playground close to home
Facilities for teens
Facilities for younger children
The market
Sense of community
Town centre congestion
24.CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT 

Tell us the things that matter to you
Not important
Fairly important
Very important
Protecting local wildlife habitats
Reducing carbon footprint
Preserving & enhancing green spaces
Dog fouling & provision of bins
Litter & fly-tipping
Planting trees, maintaining hedgerows, verges & other natural features
Rights of way / Local footpaths
Cycleways
Safe pavements
Flood prevention & drain maintenance
25.Please tell us what type of properties you think the town could benefit from having more of?

Without this information the Plan will not be approved by he Local Planning Authority:
26.YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Please tell us your age group
27.CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Do you have children living at home?
28.How many children, by age, currently live in your household?  Please tell us how many in each group
29.If you have children please tell us about their education.  Please tick all that apply
30.DISABILITY AND ACCESS

Do you consider yourself, or any member of your household, as having a disability, or long-term physical or mental health condition?
31.How do you rate disabled access in Berkhamsted for the following facilities:
Good
Adequate
Poor
Sports venues
Cultural venues
Public buildings
Schools
Green spaces
High Street parking
32.THANK YOU

Thank you for completing this survey;  your views are invaluable. 
Your response is anonymous, but if you feel able to complete the following information, it would be much appreciated.

If you would like us to keep you up to date with the Plan and consultations please complete your name and contact details.

If we have your name and email address you will automatically be entered into our prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

Berkhamsted Town Council will keep your details to contact you about the Neighbourhood Plan and will not share your details with any other party. 

You can opt-out at any time by emailing: townclerk@berkhamstedowncouncil.gov.uk
33.THANK YOU

Thank you for completing this survey;  your views are invaluable. 
Your response is anonymous, but if you feel able to complete the following information, it would be much appreciated.

If you would like us to keep you up to date with the Plan and consultations please complete your name and contact details.

If we have your name and email address you will automatically be entered into our prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

Berkhamsted Town Council will keep your details to contact you about the Neighbourhood Plan and will not share your details with any other party. 

You can opt-out at any time by emailing: townclerk@berkhamstedowncouncil.gov.uk
34.Would you like to be entered into the prize draw to win an Amazon voucher?
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