Our Community Survey Results…
Sponsor: Community Group
Link to the results is here: Parkgate & District Community Survey results
Thank you to the 86 people who took the time to complete the survey. It’s great to stay in touch with you, which is essential because it helps ensure that decisions, services, and initiatives are informed by the real needs, preferences, and experiences of the people they affect.
Here’s why it matters:
1. Understand Community Needs
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A survey provides direct insight into what matters most to the community. What’s working, what’s missing, and what challenges people are facing.
2. Support Better Decision-Making
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Data from surveys helps shape priorities, allocate resources, and justify investments. It moves decisions from assumption to evidence-based.
3. Build Trust and Engagement
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Asking for feedback shows respect. It tells the community their voice matters and increases transparency and trust in those leading the process.
4. Improve Services and Programs
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Surveys highlight what services are used, which ones need improvement, and where new support might be needed.
5. Measure Impact Over Time
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Repeating a community survey enables you to track changes, identify trends, and assess the effectiveness of interventions.
6. Encourage Participation
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When people see their input leads to real outcomes, they’re more likely to stay involved, volunteer, or support local initiatives.