To find learn more about non users of the Heritage Centre so we can improve the offer that we provide to the community
This study shows that the values employed, building networks and using a range of appropriate methods are important in planning a programme of consultation. The key learning from engaging with community groups was how to improve our services, the value of 'conversation' and listening rather than tick box exercises and the need to be strategic, placing consultation and engagement at the heart of the whole organisation and embedding into everyday activity
To gather information from our partners and users about the service we provide. The feedback to be used to determine improvements priorities for cultural services.
The priorities of the Cultural Services Improvement programme have been identifed and its implementation embedded within DCCS Service Plan for 2010 and beyond.
Research project looking at residents on where they live in partnership Greenwich PCT
Feeling Good About Where You Live surveyed residents on two estates in the borough regarding their views around the physical and social environment in which they live, this will inform future work in the borough
To engage the public and raise awareness in key environmental and community safety issues, like dog fouling, smoking litter and grafitti.
Visitors to four Great Get Together events were given information on the Councils Cleansweep, Waste, Enforcement, Parks and Open spaces, Community Safety and Tenancy services.
Public interest in all the services represented was increased due to the more interactive approach.
Consult to merge two playgrounds into one and provide new play equipment
Residents and youths were first consulted in 2008 and asked what they would like to see in and around their play area. Suggestions of swings, climbing frames, more equipment and floor games in the court yard were suggested. We were also asked about stopping dogs using the grass area to the rear of the park. Four designs were drawn up from four different play companies and the residents and youths were consulted on their preferred choice of design in July 2009.
The design from SMP was chosen to provide the best value for money and an order was placed in December 2009 for work to commence. Work on the play area was completed by the end of January 2010. Positive feedback has been received from the youths and residents on the new play are.