Inverkip Community Initiative Listening Matters Survey 2014

‘Community Development Approach’ Listening Matter’s !! ‘Community Development Approach’ Baseline information for centre program –funding bids - aims and objectives of ICI What do you like about Inverkip ? Any concerns about the area you live in ? Plans are in place to build a new community centre in Inverkip, what resources and activities would you would you like to see in it for kids, young people, adults & over 55’s? Do you feel you have a say in your community ? Would you like to get involved & receive further information One to One survey’s 25 Carried out at Xmas Lights Inverkip Primary Mailed door survey’s in partnership with Your Voice 80 completed & returned Group survey’s Carried out with Venture Scouts & Cubs - 40 Survey Monkey online survey not great response to date …… 145 surveys carried out so far

What do you like about Inverkip ? What do you like about living here ? Countryside ,village & surrounding environment 64 Quiet & Safe 42 People , friends & neighbours 32 Transport links 24 Shops & Amenities 21 Community Spirit 18 Schools and nursery 16 Activities - scouts 3

Do you have any concerns about the area you live in? Village junction & speed of traffic 40 Lack of facilities for kids and young people 38 Litter & dog fouling 21 Planning and infrastructure 19 Anti social behaviour 15 Internet speed 5

What activities & resources would you like to see in the new centre? Keep fit classes & sports badminton, tennis ,football 60 Youth Clubs - music ,internet, computers, games room 54 Gym 41 Adult learning classes 35 Community events & functions kids parties ect 28 Café & Internet access 21 Parent & Toddlers 10 Playpark 6

Inverclyde Leisure, CLD Community Survey Community Survey Keep Fit & Sports Inverclyde Leisure, CLD Lifelong Learning & Education Library staff ,CLD, West College Inverkip Community Initiative Centre Program Inverclyde Council Youth Groups CLD , ICI, Scouts ,Guides (Café), Events Social Functions ICI Community Action Group ICI, Community Council, Gym Phase 2 ? Groups of interest Over 55’s ,Parent and Toddlers etc ICI, Your Voice ,Carers Centre,Woopi, Community Survey Community Survey

Do you feel you have a say in the community ? Would you like more of a say ? Would like to meet others to share and discuss your ideas ? Would you be interested in attending a meeting ? Do you know others who would also be interested ? Would you introduce them to us ? May we contact you again ? Facebook Web Site, Survey Monkey, Links,?????? Yes 36% No 64% Yes 62% No 38% Yes 52% No 48% Yes 64% No 36% Yes 28 No 48% No Comment 24% Yes 14% No 34% No Comment 52% Yes 41% No 24% No Comment 25% Average hire costs Five a side £15 Main Hall £25

‘Lack of things for teenagers & kids to do’ Thanks for Listening Gym & playpark facilities, rooms you can hire for parties functions etc, exercise classes and general hub for all ages ‘First time I spoke for the community, no previous contact to voice my opinion’ ‘Speed calming on the main road many drivers don’t understand that the primary school is so close’ ‘Its Quite ,nice walks, great outdoor life good school ,nice community great scout group’ ‘Community Newsletter would help to stimulate interest’ ‘Need to listen to the community if the centre is to be a success, don’t get stuck behind the times’ ‘Craft classes ,fitness ie pilates,yoga,kettle bells, gym, facilities to hire out halls for parties ect’ ‘Stop Building houses’ ‘Lack of things for teenagers & kids to do’ ‘Skills development classes such as IT, Sign Languages ‘ ‘Used to have a centre I hope it’s a success beyond its first 3yrs but I wont hold my breath’ ‘I would like to get involved but have two young kids most people in same boat I would try to make time’ ‘A facebook page would be good’