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Questions 1-5

1. Do you live in Ryde?(Required)

Yes

Other

2. Which area of Ryde do you live in?(Required)

Other area(Required)

3. Age(Required)

4. Gender

5. Ethnicity(Required)

Other Ethnicity(Required)

Questions 6-10

6. Are you currently…(Required)

7. Where is your place of work? (Which Town?)(Required)

8. What is your Occupation?(Required)

9. If seeking employment, what do you feel are your barriers to employment?(Required)

10. Are you a student(Required)

If yes, please specify where and subject(Required)

Questions 11-14

11. Do you feel safe in Ryde?(Required)

11b. If you have answered no to question 11, please explain why not?(Required)

Theme 1:

Safety & Security Since safety impacts both people and businesses, it is essential for the vitality of a town. The town centre’s social cohesion and economic prosperity are negatively impacted by crime and antisocial behaviour, which also discourages investors and drives people away.

12. What interventions could be implemented to improve safety in and around town?(Required)

13. It is proven that engagement in sport and physical activity reduces anti-social behaviour, crime and reduces reoffending What amenities would you like to see in Ryde?(Required)

14. Rank the following in order of importance, for safety improvements in Ryde:

CCTV
Improve Street Lighting
A Women’s Charter
Increase Police/ PCSO presence
Shop/Pub Watch Schemes
Funding for targeted intervention schemes such as anti-knife/ anti-crime programmes/ Street Pastors
Increase use of Public Space Protection Orders
Increase in free activities to reduce boredom and lower anti-social behaviour

Questions 15-19

Theme 2: High Streets, Heritage, and Regeneration

High streets, once focused on retail, now struggle due to online shopping and out-of-town centres. This decline affects employment and town livability, pushing away skilled workers. Funding can help revitalise town centres post-Covid, focusing on repurposing vacant stores, preserving heritage sites, and improving public spaces.

15. What improvements to the High Street would enhance Ryde and encourage you to visit more often? i.e. increased public seating, improved accessibility, bike parking, re-purpose empty shops?(Required)

16. This funding will allow for regeneration of some of the Town’s open spaces, beaches and public buildings. Please name your top 3 priorities for open spaces, beaches and buildings for re-development in Ryde.(Required)

17. How often do you visit the Beach/Esplanade?(Required)

18. Would you visit the beach more often to improve your health and fitness if there were more amenities such as for skating/ scootering/ cycling/ running/ outdoor gym equipment/ outdoor courts/ playparks/ better seating/ better toilets.(Required)

What would you include along the promenade to encourage more health & fitness activity.(Required)

19. Rank the following in order of importance for improvement in Ryde:

Sports Facilities / Playparks
Esplanade/ Beaches and Open Spaces
Disabled access to the High Street and beach
Public amenities including toilets
Seasonal planting festive lighting and trees
Heritage
Housing
Safety
Job/Education Opportunities
Transport and Digital Connectivity
High Street
Other. Please explain…

Other, please explain.

Questions 20-24

Theme 3: Transport & Connectivity

Easy access to high streets, jobs, and shopping centres is vital for town residents. Sustainable transport options and safe routes encourage town vitality. While better transport alone may not boost economic growth, combined with safety measures, it can improve town connectivity, foot traffic, and access to local jobs.

20. How can we improve connectivity for Ryde, allowing more businesses to stimulate the town, increasing jobs and opportunities? Both in physical terms such as roads, paths, signage etc and across digital platforms.(Required)

21. How do you commute around Ryde?(Required)

22. What would encourage you to use public transport more often?(Required)

23. Does lack of transport options affect the following for you?

Attending work

Attending school/further education

Attending medical appointments

Socialising

Shopping

Attending sporting activities

24. Does lack of a quality internet connection affect the following?

Work

School

Socialising

Employment Search

Accessing medical information and appointments

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