Worcestershire Viewpoint survey November 2011 results Cherrie Mansfield

What is Worcestershire Viewpoint? Partnership involving all Worcestershire councils, NHS Worcestershire and H&W Fire and Rescue Service Two surveys a year November survey: perceptions about local area and public services, NHS Worcestershire services, health and priorities to support the local economy Helps with setting priorities and planning services and projects

Response to the November survey 24 October to 18 November 2011 Sent to 1,377 previous Wychavon panel members 643 responses 47% response rate No significant changes since 2010 survey

Results by LSP area

Responses by area

Satisfaction with the local area

What’s most important? Droitwich areaEvesham areaPershore areaWychavon Level of crimeLevel of crime &Level of crime Health services Clean streetsAffordable decent housing Clean streets & Education provision Parks & open spaces Education provision & access to nature Education provision Access to natureAffordable decent housing

Priorities for improvement Droitwich areaEvesham areaPershore areaWychavon Road & pavement repairs Activities for teenagers Affordable decent housing Activities for teenagers Public transportFlood protectionJob prospects Public transport Affordable decent housing Job prospects & traffic congestion Activities for teenagers Level of traffic congestion

Worcestershire Viewpoint survey Satisfaction with selected services

Satisfaction with c ommunity facilities

Satisfaction with transport and libraries

Worcestershire Viewpoint survey Community cohesion and involvement

Belonging to immediate neighbourhood

How people from different backgrounds get on

Respect and consideration

Involvement in decisions affecting the area

Worcestershire Viewpoint survey Community safety

How safe people feel

Perceptions of anti-social behaviour Biggest perceived problems: –Droitwich area: teenagers hanging around and vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage –Evesham area: rubbish and litter lying around –Pershore area: rubbish and litter lying around –Wychavon: rubbish and litter lying around

How well ASB and crime are dealt with

Worcestershire Viewpoint survey Health and well-being

In good or very good health

Physical activity is important

Exercise at least five times a week

Worcestershire Viewpoint survey Some conclusions

Droitwich area residents feel …. happy with the local area public transport in top three areas for improvement cohesive, but not a strong sense of belonging less influence on decision making, but appetite to be more involved feel safe during the day, less safe at night great health

Evesham area residents feel …. a little less happy with the local area flood protection in top three areas for improvement less cohesive respect and consideration is a problem highest influence on decision making feel safe during the day, less safe at night good health

Pershore area residents feel …. happy with the local area affordable, decent housing in top three areas for improvement very cohesive and strong sense of belonging moderate influence on decision making, strong appetite to be more involved feel very safe good health highest levels of physical activity

Share the results with members of the three area- based partnerships Review LSP action plans in light of findings Request a summary profile for your LSP area Share the results within organisations Read the full report on Worcestershire County Council’s website Use the results as evidence for plans, services, projects and funding bids How can we respond?

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