Get Involved in the Cookstown Place Shaping Plan

Overview

Mid Ulster District Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to assist in shaping vision for Cookstown 2025-2040, through the development of a Place Shaping Plan. Following intensive research and collaborative engagement with the people who live and work in Cookstown, it will outline a vision for the town, and set out a tangible, achievable roadmap of actions up to 2040. This Plan will inform the responsibilities of key stakeholders on the delivery of initiatives over the next fifteen years, subject to funding.

We would like to get your views and opinions to assist with the development of the Place Shaping Plan through this survey. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. We thank you in advance for your participation.
1.Please indicate you have read the Council's Privacy Policy
About You
2.What is your postcode?
3.Are you responding as (select one):
4.Please indicate age bracket
5.What makes you feel connected to Cookstown (select one or more)
6.Please write one word that describes Cookstown to you:
About Cookstown
7.How often do you visit Cookstown Town Centre? Tick one
8.What do you go to Cookstown for (select all that apply)?
How would you rate Cookstown across the following categories? If you wish to make any additional comments on any of the sections below – there will be an opportunity at the end of the survey. You may leave blank any rows that do not apply.
9.Getting Around and Access
Excellent
Good
Average
Could be better
Poor
Ease of getting around the town (walking, cycling, driving)
On street parking availability
Off street parking availability
Access for people with disabilities
Mobile signal and broadband quality
Public transport
Taxi provision
10.Living Well
Excellent
Good
Average
Could be better
Poor
Cleanliness of public spaces
Safety on the streets (day and night)
Public health services (e.g. doctor, dentist)
Availability of housing
Affordability of housing
Condition of buildings and use of vacant spaces (empty shops, derelict sites, repairs needed)
Places to sit, gather, or connect socially in the town centre
General quality of life in the town
11.Community and Belonging
Excellent
Good
Average
Could do better
Poor
Friendliness and social connections
Feeling included, no matter what your background
Support for young people
Support for elderly people
Support for people with disabilities
Pride in the town and its identity
Community engagement opportunities / Facilities
12.Learning and Work
Excellent
Good
Average
Could do better
Poor
Access to education and schools
Job opportunities locally
Support for local businesses and new ideas
Commercial accommodation and available sites for economic development
Library Provision
13.Leisure, Culture and Lifestyle
Excellent
Good
Average
Could do better
Poor
Things to do in your free time (sport, gym, activities)
Arts and cultural experiences (including public art)
Local heritage and sense of history (e.g. buildings, stories, events, landmarks)
Evening and night-time options (pubs, events, entertainment)
Places to eat, shop and relax
14.Nature and the Environment
Excellent
Good
Average
Could do better
Poor
Parks and green spaces
Civic space in the town centre
Access to nature and wild areas nearby
How sustainable and environmentally friendly the town feels
Potential for rewilding or increased biodiversity efforts
15.Finally, think about Cookstown in 15 years time - Please tell us your idea, big or small, that would create positive change in Cookstown?(Required.)
16.Is there anything else you would like to add that you think is important for this plan for the future of Cookstown 2025-2040?
Responses should be submitted by Friday 30 June 2025. If you would like any further information please contact Cookstown Regeneration Manager by emailing business@midulstercouncil.org Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.