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Survey: Investing in Leisure Facilities for King’s Lynn

Welcome
Thank you for taking the time to take part in this important public survey.

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk is seeking your views on a proposed major upgrade to Lynnsport, to include a brand-new swimming pool to replace St James Swimming Pool. Your thoughts will support the next stage of work to improve and invest in new sustainable health, swim, fitness and community facilities in the borough, as part of boosting local health and wellbeing.

Please answer the following questions as openly and honestly as possible. It should take around 10–15 minutes to complete.
Section One: Needs and Usage
1.How often do you use leisure or sports facilities in West Norfolk?
2.What facilities are most important to you? (Select up to five)
3.Do you or your household currently use any of the following leisure facilities? (Select all that apply)
4.Are there any facilities or features you feel are missing from the current leisure provision in King's Lynn?
Section Two: Feedback on the Proposed Development
5.How important are the specific upgrades proposed at Lynnsport, including:
1 (not important)
2
3
4
5 (very important)
A new 25m main pool and 20m leisure pool with four lanes
A 140-station gym with accessible, state-of-the-art equipment
Group exercise studios, including a group cycle studio
A new café and welcoming foyer with community hub features
A soft play/family fun zone and community room
Refurbished sports hall and gymnastics space
Greener, more efficient infrastructure to reduce carbon footprint.
6.To what extent do you support the proposal to relocate and expand swimming and leisure provision at Lynnsport?
Strongly oppose
Somewhat oppose
Neutral
Somewhat support
Strongly support
7.What do you think are the main benefits of the proposed new facility at Lynnsport?
8.How important are the following aspects of the new facility? (1 = Not important, 5 = Very important)
1 (not important)
2
3
4
5 (very important)
Environmentally sustainable
Accessible to all users
Affordable to use
Suitable for families and young children
Section Three: Construction & Temporary Disruption
9.Are you concerned about potential disruption during refurbishment and development works at Lynnsport?
10.What would help manage any temporary disruption?
Section Four: Long-Term Use and Community Impact
11.How likely are you to use the new leisure facilities once complete?
12.Do you think this development will positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local community?
Section Five: Final Comments
13.Is there anything else you would like the planning team to consider in the development of Lynnsport?
Section Six: About You
14.What is your postcode? First four digits required.
15.What is your age?
16.What is your gender?
17.Do you have a long-term physical or mental illness, impairment or disability?
18.Which of the below best describes the primary capacity in which you are completing this survey (choose all that best apply)
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