Reigate and Banstead - Greenspaces Strategy Consultation
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is seeking views on a draft strategy that recognises the pivotal role that parks and open spaces play in improving health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability in the borough.
Feedback from local people and organisations last autumn has helped to shape this draft and we now want your views.
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1. Please tell us in what capacity you are taking part in this survey.
If you are completing this survey as part of an organisation or on behalf of someone else, please tell us in what capacity you are taking part. *
2. If you live in the borough, where do you live?
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3. How easy was it for you to read and understand the Greenspaces Strategy document?
Please indicate your answer where 1 is 'not at all' and 10 is 'extremely' *
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4. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the draft vision for greenspaces aligns with what is important to you?
Our vision is for our greenspaces to enable local communities and the natural environment to thrive.
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5. Do you believe the three themes are appropriate focus areas for the council?
To achieve our vision, we will focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities, balancing recreational needs and local aspirations while enhancing biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
The key themes are:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Nature and Biodiversity
- Thriving Communities
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6. To what extent do the Health and Wellbeing priorities address the issues that matter to you?
The Health and Wellbeing priorities are:
- Encourage more active lifestyles within our greenspaces.
- Provide and develop appropriate facilities and opportunities for activities.
- Facilitate the role of parks and open spaces in hosting diverse and sustainable community events and fostering cultural engagement, enhancing the borough's social fabric.
- Continue to support allotment holders to effectively and sustainably manage their allocated plot.
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7. Do the Nature and Biodiversity priorities cover the concerns you believe are most important?
The Nature and Biodiversity priorities are:
- Strengthen measures to protect and enhance local biodiversity, contributing to the broader ecological network.
- Enhance adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change.
- Implement and support delivery of key objectives within existing and emerging strategies, and incorporate policies to inform best practice.
- Increase the use of educational tools to inform and engage.
- Effectively and safely manage our tree stock
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8. How well do the Thriving Communities priorities align with the needs and priorities you see in your community?
The Thriving Communities priorities are:
- Enable access to our greenspaces, balancing recreational and biodiversity considerations.
- Actively participate with communities and partners to enhance local spaces.
- Work collaboratively to support community safety in our greenspaces to encourage appropriate behaviours that support everyone's enjoyment.
- Create calm and peaceful memorial spaces.
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