Chobham Parish Plan

www.ChobQuest.co.uk

The first definitive appraisal of our village since 1086- The Domesday Book

Activities

AwarenessIssues identificationQuestionnaire generationDistribution & collectionAnalysisPublication of statisticsDevelop implementation planPublish Parish Plan

Working Group

Cross communityArms length from Parish CouncilSpecialist skills

• Marketing • IT skills

Parish dignitariesCore of “doers”

Met fortnightly

Awareness Campaign

Create an Identity• Posters• Stationery• Collection boxes• Cards & beermats

Publicity• Local newspaper• Parish & society magazines• Clubs & societies

Website Exhibition

Building the Questionnaire

Cheltenham & Gloucester College software Involve the community

• Suggestions cards (& beermats!)• Relevant departments (e.g.Transportation)

Involve service providers Include businesses? Keep it simple

• Not too many questions• Not too many comments

Distribution/Collection

ChobQuest ArmyPostcode basedConfidentialityAuto returns

• Collection points

Tracking returns• Software tool

Collect residual forms 68% response rate

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AwarenessCollect suggestions

• Emails

Online questionnaire• Youth• Take to clubs

Report publication

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Publication of Results

Headline statistics• 8-page A5 format• Parish Magazine pull-out• Pick-up points• Website

Full statistical report• 20-page A4 format• Website

Debate forums Parish Plan

Sample Results 36% have lived in Chobham more than 25 years 24% because they loved village life 29% are retired 13% work in London 40% think we need affordable housing at least 130 people left Chobham last year 65% depend on a car (5% on public transport) 79% want to see High Street parking restrictions up to 30% experienced crime/threat in last two years 40% use the Post Office at least once a week 45% shop in Woking once a week 700 wanted a fitness centre

Early Uses of Data Traffic

• Parking in the High Street• Danger points

Users for the new Community Centre Reported crime Bank School projects (playground & traffic) Aircraft noise Importance of Woking

Summary

Opportunity to determine, in detail, the needs and aspirations of Chobham Parish community• Importance, preferences and priorities

Develop an Action Plan• Community commitment• Focus effort and resources

Help us to help ourselves Want community service providers to be receptive