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London Colney Community Survey 2026

Help shape the future of our village


Why your response matters
London Colney Parish Council wants to understand residents’ experiences, priorities and ideas. Your responses will help us plan services, identify improvements and make informed decisions about how available resources should be used.

Closing date: 30th October 2026
Time required: Approximately 10–15 minutes
Paper returns: Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, AL2 1PU
Complete online: London Colney 2026 Survey

Your response is anonymous
Please do not include your name, contact details or any information in your comments that could identify you. Survey results will be considered collectively and reported anonymously.

Need help or another format?
Telephone 01727 821314 | Email info@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk
Before you complete the survey

About London Colney London Colney is one of the largest villages in Britain, with a population of nearly 10,000. It has a lively and diverse community supported by local organisations, volunteers, activities and facilities. The village also has a rich history, from its former coaching route and numerous inns to its association with the story of Saint Alban.

Purpose of the survey

The Parish Council is carrying out this survey to understand residents’ experiences, priorities and ideas. The results will help identify areas for improvement, shape future projects and services, and inform decisions about how Council resources should be used. Questions cover community safety, parks and open spaces, facilities, events, communication and spending priorities. Optional anonymous background questions will help us assess whether responses represent different parts of the community.
Who is responsible for local services?

You may comment on any local issue. Where the Parish Council is not responsible, it may pass concerns to the appropriate authority, but it cannot guarantee changes to services outside its control.

Changes to London Colney Parish Council

From May 2027, the number of parish councillors will increase from nine to fifteen, and new parish ward boundaries will be introduced. The outer parish boundary will remain unchanged.
Wider changes across Hertfordshire

Subject to parliamentary approval, four new unitary councils will replace Hertfordshire’s existing county, district and borough councils in April 2028. St Albans and Dacorum will form the new Northwest Hertfordshire authority. London Colney Parish Council will remain in place.
Source: St Albans City and District Council Community Governance Review final recommendations, 15 July 2026; Government decision on Hertfordshire local government reorganisation, 16 July 2026.
SECTION 1 | COMMUNITY SAFETY
Please select the answer that best reflects your experience.
1.Please rate how safe you feel in the village.
Select one answer for each
Very safe
Fairly safe
Neutral
Fairly unsafe
Very unsafe
During the day
After dark
2.Are there particular locations where you feel unsafe or where safety problems regularly occur?
Select one answer. If yes, please provide the location and briefly explain the concern.
SECTION 2 | PARISH COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND FINANCES
Tell us what the Parish Council should concentrate on.
3.If funding were available, what are the top three issues you think the Parish Council should focus on over the next 12–24 months?
Select up to three answers.
4.Overall, do you feel the village is improving, declining or staying about the same?
Select one answer.
SECTION 3 | PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND ENVIRONMENT
5.How satisfied are you with local parks, play areas and green spaces?
Select one answer.
6.Which environmental and park improvements would you most like to see?
Select up to three answers.
SECTION 4 | COMMUNITY AND FACILITIES
7.Would you volunteer for occasional community activities (protecting the environment, After School Play Café, Lunch Club and other community events)?
Select one answer.
Volunteering opportunities
To preserve the anonymity of this survey, please do not add your contact details here. If you would like to hear about volunteering opportunities, contact: community@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk
8.How well served do you feel the following groups are in the village?
Select one answer in each row.
Very well
Fairly well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Don’t know
Children and young families
Teenagers aged 13–17
Young adults aged 18–30
Adults aged 31–64
Older residents aged 65+
Disabled residents and people with limited mobility
9.How often do you use the following local places and facilities?
Select one answer in each row.
Daily
A few times a week
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely/never
Local shops (excluding Colney Fields)
Parks and play areas
Sports facilities
Caledon Community Centre
Pubs and cafés
Car parks
Public toilets
Library
SECTION 5 | COMMUNITY EVENTS
10.Our village has a diverse demographic of cultures, age ranges and those with and without dependents.

What type of event are you most likely to attend?
Select all that apply.
11.Parish Council events are generally planned to cover their costs without placing an additional burden on the Council’s budget. Ticket prices help pay for essential costs such as security, first aid, equipment and other resources. Some events receive sponsorship from local businesses, which helps to keep ticket prices affordable.

If an event generates a surplus, the money is reinvested in future community events, including un-ticketed events such as the Christmas Lights Switch-On and the Remembrance Sunday Parade.

What do you feel is a reasonable price bracket for a single ticket?
Select one answer.
12.Can you suggest any events you'd like to see on our annual calendar and any other events comments:
SECTION 6 | COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
13.How do you currently hear about Parish Council news?
Select all that apply.
14.How would you prefer to receive Parish Council news in future?
Select all that apply.
SECTION 7 | ABOUT YOU
These questions are optional. They help us check whether responses represent different parts of the community.
15.What is your age group?
Select one answer.
16.How many years have you lived in London Colney?
Select one answer.
17.Which best describes your household?
Select one answer.
18.Does anyone in your household have a disability or long-term physical or mental health condition that affects their day-to-day activities?
Select one answer.
19.Which of the following best describes your gender?
Select one answer.
SECTION 8 | FINAL COMMENT
20.Is there anything else you would like the Parish Council to know?
Please do not include your name or identifying information.
Thank you for taking part
Your views will help London Colney Parish Council understand community priorities and plan future services and projects. Survey findings and the Council’s response will be published at [COUNCIL TO INSERT WEB ADDRESS] and summarised in the Parish Council newsletter.

Closing date 30th October 2026
Return paper copies Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, AL2 1PU
Complete online London Colney Parish Council – Serving the people of London Colney

Questions or other formats Telephone 01727 821314 or email info@londoncolney-pc.gov.uk