Folkestone Town Council Corporate Plan
Help us shape the future!
Folkestone Town Council (FTC) are asking residents and people working in Folkestone to complete a survey as part of a review of the priorities for the Town Council to deliver on over the next four years.
The Corporate Plan governs the Council’s objectives and how it delivers them - to improve the quality of life for all Folkestone residents, businesses and visitors to our town, developing and underpinning its identity. It outlines the Town Council’s mission, vision, purpose, objectives and values with targets and key performance indicators to help the Council assess progress against our shared objectives.
At the most local tier of local government, we want to hear residents views to help make Folkestone a better place to live and work.
1.
Are you aware of FTC's current Corporate Plan?
Yes
No
2.
Where did you hear about the survey?
Town Council website
Facebook/Social Media
Community Magazine
Personal contact
Local newspaper
Town Councillor
Local Residents Association
Other (please specify)
3.
Overall, how satisfied are you with facilities/services in Folkestone?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
If you answered 'somewhat dissatisfied' or 'very dissatisfied' above, please could you tell us why?
4.
Below is a list of activities and facilities around Folkestone that are currently supported by FTC. For each, please tell us how happy you are with the following local services and facilities:
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Play areas
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Flower beds and hanging baskets
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Community meeting space in the Town Hall
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Tourist information at the Town Hall
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
ReferKent service
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Folkestone Museum
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Community projects
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Community events
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Civic events
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Bus shelters
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Allotments
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Grant funding for community groups
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Noticeboards
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Community Magazine
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Town Council & Folkestone Museum Websites
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Community safety - CCTV
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Christmas lights in the town
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Proof of life service
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Tree management
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Salt bins
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Highways Improvement Plan
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
Litter bins
Very happy
Happy
Neither happy or unhappy
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Unaware of service/facility
N/A
If you answered 'unhappy' or 'very unhappy' to any of the above, please could you tell us why?
5.
Some assets and services within the town are the responsibility of other authorities and organisations rather than FTC. From the list below, how important or unimportant are the following assets and services to you?
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Library
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Community events
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Preserving / enhancing town facilities
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Sport and leisure facilities
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Youth facilities
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Sports grounds
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Play parks
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Parks and gardens
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Street lighting
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Transport links
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Highways
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Infrastructure
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Bins/Waste management
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Environmental issues / bio-diversity
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Addressing anti-social behaviour and crime
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
Heritage
Very important
Fairly important
Unimportant
Unsure / no opinion
6.
Beyond your views on our existing services (question 4) what is your
ONE BIG IDEA
you would like us to take forward, that will improve Folkestone for our community, businesses and visitors:
7.
Overall, how satisfied are you with things in Folkestone?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
If you answered 'somewhat dissatisfied' or 'very dissatisfied' above, please could you tell us why?
8.
If FTC were to develop a Neighbourhood Plan do you think this is something that would benefit the residents and businesses of Folkestone?
Neighbourhood planning is a new way for communities to have a say in the future of the places where they live and work. It gives you the power to produce a plan with real legal weight that directs development in your local area. It helps you:
i) Choose where you want new homes, shops and offices to be built (including related infrastructure)
ii) Have your say on what those new buildings should look like
iii) Grant planning permission for the new buildings you want to see go ahead
Yes
No
Unsure/Don't Know
9.
FTC communicates with residents in a variety of ways. Please tick the relevant boxes below to tell us which of these you are aware of and have used.
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Town Council website
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Folkestone Museum website
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Town Council Facebook page
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Folkestone Museum Facebook page
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Town Council Instagram page
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Folkestone Museum Instagram page
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Community Magazine (delivered to households 4 times a year)
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Town Council Noticeboards
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Articles in the local press
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Council meetings
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
Radio Folkestone - Town Mayor's monthly radio slot
Yes, I am aware of
Yes, I have used
10.
What is your age group?
Under 18
18 - 59
60 +
11.
What is your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
A gender not listed here
Prefer not to say
12.
What is your home or work postcode in Folkestone?
13.
How long have you lived and/or worked in Folkestone?
Less than 2 years
2 - 5 years
6 - 15 years
16 years +
14.
Do you run a business in Folkestone?
Yes
No
Current Progress,
0 of 14 answered