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Community Arts Centre Survey
conducted by Halstead Town Council
1.
We are hoping to extend the Empire theatre into a modern, vibrant building, fully accessible to the disabled, and offering events across a wide spectrum for all sections of the community. How important do you think it is to have a Community Arts centre in our area?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not so important
Not at all important
2.
What features would you like to see in the Community arts centre in addition to the existing cinema/theatre?
To pick more than one, select 'Other' and type your choices.
Cafe/Bar
Large exhibition space
Smaller meeting rooms
Office space on a mezzanine floor
Accessible facilities
Climate friendly design
Smart technology
Rehearsal space
Other (please specify)
3.
Are there any barriers which would stop you using the Community Arts Centre?
4.
What features would you like to see to enable you to use these facilities?
5.
Do you have any specific suggestions or concerns regarding the Community Arts centre?
6.
How important do you think it is that the Arts centre is built in a climate friendly and sustainable way?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not so important
Not at all important
7.
Please tick any of the below which you consider important to the appearance of the building
Functionality
Sustainable materials
That the buiding is in keeping with the existing building
Lighting
Colour
8.
Would you be interested in Exhibitions showing
Art
Local History
Business events
Community engagement/local issues
Health and wellbeing matters
Drama
Children's events
SEND activities
Other (please specify)
9.
What activities would would you like to see provided for those with dementia?
10.
What activities would you like to see provided for children and young people?
11.
What activities would be suitable for neurodivergent members of the community
12.
Please share any additional thoughts or comments about the proposed community arts centre
13.
The development of the Community Arts centre could be an important part of the regeneration of the western end of the town. How important is that to you?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not so important
Not at all important
14.
If you would like to be kept informed about this project, please provide your name (please note that your details will be used only in connection with this project in accordance with GDPR, and will not be shared with any other organisation without your express permission)
Name
Email Address
15.
Which age group do you fall into?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
16.
Would you describe yourself as
Male
Female
Transgender
Non-Binary
Prefer not to say
17.
What is your ethnicity?
Asian
Black African or Caribbean
Mixed race
Arab
White British
Another race
18.
Where do you live?
Halstead
Surrounding area
Other (please specify)
