Case study · Residents and communities
Community evidence for a Neighbourhood Plan
A multi-mode community survey gathered views from residents and local businesses on priorities, facilities, investment, and the Parish Council to inform a Neighbourhood Plan.
AudienceResidents and businesses in Northaw & Cuffley
Approach559 online, paper, and telephone responses
Value to Northaw & Cuffley Parish CouncilCommunity evidence to inform the Neighbourhood Plan and local referendum
The brief
- Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council wanted to engage residents and local businesses to inform its Neighbourhood Plan.
- The research needed to establish community priorities, likes and dislikes, use of facilities, investment views, and perceptions of the Parish Council.
The approach
- A 10-minute questionnaire was co-designed and piloted.
- Residents could take part online, on paper, or by telephone.
- Additional telephone interviews with a random community sample were used to reduce self-selection bias, while the survey was promoted widely across the area.
The outcome
- 559 responses were received.
- Enventure Research provided detailed analysis, subgroup findings, and a presentation to the Parish Council.
- The evidence was intended to inform the Neighbourhood Plan ahead of a local referendum.