Huntingdonshire District Council
Place Survey 2008
Presentation by Sofia Vartsaki
mruk research ltd9 Northburgh StreetLondon EC1V 0AHTel : 0845 676 [email protected]
Overview
Introduction and Methodology
Main Findings
- National Indicators
- Improvements for local area
- Views on District and County Council
- Waste and Refuse Services
- Leisure facilities
Methodology
Place Survey template questionnaire used
Postal survey sent to 3,000 addresses
Addresses from Postal Address File (PAF) supplied by Audit Commission
Three full mailings to maximise response rates
Fieldwork: September - December 2008
A total of 1,177 residents responded. Response rate: 39%
Results accuracy: ±2.8% at 95% confidence limit
Data weighted by Audit Commission to reflect population
Place Survey Hunts
Place Survey
National
% Difference
BVPI 06/07 Hunts
Change since
2006/07
NI 1 – % of people who agree people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area
80.0 76.4 +3.6 77 3
NI2 – % of people who ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ strongly feel that they belong to their neighbourhood
59.8 58.7 +1.1
NI3 – % of people who have taken part in civic activity in the local area in last twelve months
13.8 14.0 -0.2
NI4 – % of people who agree they can influence decisions in their locality 27.8 28.9 -1.1
NI5 – % of people satisfied overall with local area 87.8 79.7 +8.1 77 10.8
NI6 – % of people who have participated in regular volunteering in last twelve months
30.9 23.2 +7.7
NI17 – Perceptions of anti-social behaviour
10.5 20.0 -9.5
NI21 – % of people who agree the police and other local services are successfully dealing with local concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime issues
24.9 26.3 -1.4
NI22 – % of people who agree parents take responsibility for the behaviour of their children in the area
31.8 29.6 +2.2
Place Survey Hunts
Place Survey
National
% Difference
BVPI 06/07 Hunts
Change since
2006/07
NI23 – % of people who perceive that people not treating each other with respect and consideration is a problem in local area
22.2 31.2 -9.0 46 -23.8
NI27 – % of people who agree the police and other local public services seek people’s views about anti-social behaviour and crime issues
25.7 24.8 +0.9
NI37 – % of people ‘very well’ or ‘fairly well’ informed about what to do in the event of a large-scale emergency
16.9 15.3 +1.6
NI41 – % of people who perceive drunk or rowdy behaviour to be a problem in local area
22.8 29.0 -6.2 23 -0.2
NI42 – % of people who perceive drug use or drug dealing to be a problem in local area
22.7 30.5 -7.8 43 -20.3
NI119 – % of people who rate their health in general as very good or good 79.9 75.8 +4.1
NI138 – % of people aged 65 and over satisfied with both home and neighbourhood
90.1 83.9 +6.2
NI139 – % of people who think older people receive the support they need to live independently
27.5 30.0 -2.5
NI140 – % of people who are treated with respect and consideration by local public services ‘all’ or ‘most’ of the time
78.7 72.4 +6.3
NI 1 – % of people who agree their local area is a place where people from different backgrounds get on well together
The majority of respondents agree that people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
Results comparable with East Cambridgeshire.
NI 2 – % of people who ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ strongly feel that they belong to their neighbourhood
When compared with other districts in Cambridgeshire, there is a strong sense of belonging to the local neighbourhood
NI 4 – % of people who agree they can influence decisions in their locality
Few respondents think they can influence decisions. A quarter of respondents in Huntingdonshire definitely disagree they can influence
decisions affecting their local area and nearly half tend to disagree
NI 5 – % of people satisfied overall with local area (as a place to live)
The majority of respondents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live. Results are comparable with Cambridge City and East
Cambridgeshire
NI 17 – Perceptions of ASB(Combined measure - % who score 11 points or more. Maximum score 21)
Results comparable with Cambridge City and East Cambridgeshire.
... noisy neighbours or loud parties?
... teenagers hanging around on the streets?
... rubbish or litter lying around?
... vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage?
... people using or dealing drugs?
... people being drunk or rowdy in public places?
... abandoned or burnt out cars?
NI 21 – % of people who agree the police & other local services are successfully dealing with local concerns about ASB and crime issues
This NI includes ‘don’t know’ responses. A fifth of respondents (19%) answered ‘don’t know’ and a further 31% answered ‘neither agree nor
disagree’.
Other National Indicators
NI No.
Indicator Cambridge City
East Cambs
Fenland Hunts South Cambs
NI 3 % taken part in civic activity in last 12 months
15% 15% 11% 14% 21%
NI 6 % participated in regular volunteering
30% 27% 21% 31% 33%
NI 22
% of people who agree parents take enough responsibility for the behaviour of their children
40% 31% 22% 32% 41%
NI 23
% of people who perceive that people not treating each other with respect and consideration is a problem
21% 24% 38% 22% 18%
NI 27
% of people who agree the police and other local public services seek people’s views about anti-social behaviour and crime issues
23% 25% 25% 26% 28%
Other National Indicators
NI No.
Indicator Cambridge City
East Cambs
Fenland Hunts South Cambs
NI 37
% of people ‘very well’ or ‘fairly well’ informed about what to do in the event of a large-scale emergency
16% 13% 15% 17% 15%
NI 41
% of people who perceive drunk or rowdy behaviour to be a problem in local area
32% 23% 32% 23% 9%
NI 42
% of people who perceive drug use or drug dealing to be a problem in local area
27% 30% 32% 23% 13%
NI 119
% of people who rate their health in general as very good or good
85% 79% 71% 80% 82%
Huntingdonshire scores highest in the percentage of residents who feel well informed about what to do in a large-scale emergency
Other National Indicators
NI No.
Indicator Cambridge City
East Cambs
Fenland Hunts South Cambs
NI 138
% of people aged 65 and over satisfied with both home and neighbourhood
89% 87% 82% 90% 91%
NI 139
% of people who think older people receive the support they need to live independently
24% 29% 28% 28% 30%
NI 140
% of people who are treated with respect and consideration by local public services ‘all’ or ‘most’ of the time
77% 75% 73% 79% 77%
Huntingdonshire scores highest in the percentage of residents who feel they are treated with respect by local public services.
Q10a – % of people who agree Huntingdonshire District Council provides value for money
Over a third of respondents neither agree nor disagree which could indicate a lack of awareness of Council spending
Q10a – % of people who agree their District Council provides value for money
Results comparable to Cambridge City with the two Councils the highest for providing the highest value for money
Q10b – % of people who agree Cambridgeshire County Council provides value for money
Two fifths said they neither agree nor disagree that Cambridgeshire County Council provides value for money (42%).
Q11a – % of people who are satisfied with the way Huntingdonshire District Council runs things
5%
45%
36%
10%
4%
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Fairlydissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
A third of respondents are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. This could be an area for further study to ensure satisfaction is increased with these
respondents.
Q11a – % of people who are satisfied with the way their District Council runs things
Results are comparable to Cambridge City
Q11b – % of people who are satisfied with the way Cambridgeshire County Council runs things
Two fifths are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. Results comparable to Cambridge City.
Q8 – % of people who are satisfied with services provided or supported by Huntingdonshire DC
83%
80%
75%
67%
Refuse collection
Doorstep Recycling
Local tips / re-cycling centres
Keeping the land clear of litter & refuse
Overall, respondents are satisfied with services. Across all services, Huntingdonshire has highest levels of satisfaction.
Q8 – % of people who are satisfied with services provided or supported by Huntingdonshire DC
73%
68%
55%
37%
26%
Parks & open spaces
Libraries
Sports & Leisure Facilities
Museums / galleries
Theatres / Concert Halls
When compared to other districts, Huntingdonshire has higher levels of satisfaction with parks & open spaces and libraries.
Cambridge City highest level of satisfaction with all arts and leisure facilities except libraries.
Most in need of improvement
Most in need of improving is activities for teenagers. This is followed by roads and pavement repairs, public transport and level of traffic congestion
21%
19%
17%
16%
16%
16%
15%
12%
52%
38%
36%
36%
26%
23%
Activities for teenagers
Road and pavement repairs
Public transport
Level of traffic congestion
Shopping facilities
Affordable decent housing
Level of crime
Job prospects
Community activities
Wage levels & cost of living
Sports and leisure facilities
Facilities for young children
Clean streets
Health Service
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