My Bo'ness; 20 Minute Neighbourhood Survey
Tell us your vision for a 20 Minute Neighbourhood in Bo'ness, and you could win a hamper of local food, crafts and goodies worth £100, along with other prizes. 20 Minute Neighbourhoods are places where people can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable walk of their home. Benefits of living more locally include:

1. Tackling health inequalities;
The increased activity of making more short, everyday journeys on foot or by bike promotes lifelong health and wellbeing  

2. Improved local economy;
Greater Opportunities for local businesses and services contributes to the growth of a net-zero economy

3. Climate Action;
Places with services accessible on foot, by bike, or public transport will support a reduction in vehicle use

4. Improved quality of life
Places that prioritise movement of people (rather than vehicles) promote wellbeing

SO WHAT!?... Well, that's what we would like you to tell us. What would it mean to you, personally, to live in Bo'ness in a way that meant you spent less time in a car getting what you needed, and more time living in a place that was designed around your lifestyle? .
 
If, for example, greater opportunities to start up a new business locally, means you can spend more time caring for an elderly relative around your dream job rather than choosing between the two... or if a dedicated cycle path means your child could benefit from better mental health, please take this opportunity to tell us about it.  
Your vision will contribute towards any future planning and developments taken by Falkirk Council and your local Community Council, and puts your voice at the heart of future priorities for the area.        

Please answer as many or as few questions as you like, focussing on what is most important to you.

Enter your name, along with an email address or telephone number at the end of the survey to enter a prize draw for a chance to win a hamper of local goodies worth £100 as well as other prizes.
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Where do you live? *
What top 3 positive lifestyle changes as a result of lockdown would you like to preserve most?
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Working from home/flexible working
Quiet and clean air - no traffic noise or fumes
Shopping from local businesses
Walking/Cycling for exercise and wellbeing
Extra family time (and less commuting)
Greater connection with neighbours or community
Finding new interests or hobbies
Connecting with nature
More gardening or growing food
Better work/life balance
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Moving Around
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness
• Are there enough clear paths for walking, wheeling and cycling?
• Are there pedestrian crossings to allow easy access to places such as schools, shops, parks and public transport?
• Are footpaths of suitable quality to meet the needs of everyone, whatever their age or mobility?
• Are there suitable places to rest or sit when moving around?
• Do walking routes feel safe to use all year round and at different times of the day?
Can I easily walk or cycle using good-quality routes?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would making it easier for yourself and others to travel short journeys without a car, improve your quality of life?
Public Transport
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness
• Do people take priority over cars and other traffic?
• What impact does traffic have on health and wellbeing in the place (you might want to think
about access, noise and air quality)?
• Is parking in a safe and secure location?
• Are traffic-calming measure used effectively to benefit the community?
• Are there too many cars and too much traffic in the area?
• Greenhouse gas emitting vehicles will be phased out. Is parking future-proofed?
Do traffic and parking arrangements allow both local people and visitors to move around safely and meet both the community’s and tourism's needs in a sustainable way?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things more sustainable and balance the needs of local residents, businesses and visitors both now and in the future when there may be a shift to zero emission vehicles? How would this improve your quality of life?
 Streets and spaces
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Do the buildings or public spaces make being in or passing through the area a pleasant experience?
• Are there positive features such as local landmarks, historic buildings, public squares or natural features that make the place look attractive?
• Do poor aspects such as derelict buildings, vacant land or excessive noise reduce the effect that these positive features have?
• Do features and routes help people find their way around?
• Is it much harder to enjoy the place at night, in different seasons, or during bad weather?
Do buildings, streets and public spaces create an attractive place that is easy to get around?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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Nature, Natural Space, and Food Growing
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Is a range of natural space accessible to everyone, whatever their age, mobility, disability, sex, ethnic group, religious belief or sexuality?
• Is there spaces available for people to grow food?
• Are there opportunities for people to connect with nature?
• Is the natural space attractive and well maintained and is there seating for those who need it?
• Is the natural space affected by negative features such as excessive noise or poor air quality?
• Will the natural space continue to meet people’s needs in the future?
Can I regularly access and experience good-quality natural space that balances peoples needs with nature biodiversity?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would improved green spaces that balance the needs of people and nature improve your quality of life?
Play and Recreation
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• What are the opportunities to take part in play and recreation for all including groups such as teenagers, older people, children with disabilities and so on?
• Are the spaces and facilities that support play and recreation of good quality, well maintained and used to their full potential?
• Are the spaces and facilities accessible and can everyone afford to use them?
• Are children able to challenge themselves and build their confidence while playing?
• Does the community welcome children playing outdoors?
• Is access to, or the feeling of safety within spaces and facilities affected by the time of day or year?
Can I access a range of spaces with opportunities for play and recreation?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would improved recreation and play areas improve your quality of life?
Facilities and amenities
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Does a range of facilities and amenities meet a variety of different needs, for example; education, health, shopping, leisure
• Can everyone use the facilities and amenities, whatever their age, sex, ethnic group, disability, religious belief or sexuality?
• Are the facilities and amenities within a reasonable distance and easily accessible?
• Are they of good quality and well maintained?
• Are the facilities and amenities being used to their full potential to help to support a healthy lifestyle?
Do facilities and amenities meet my needs?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would any new or better quality facilities and amenities improve your quality of life?
Work, Economy, and short supply chains
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Is there an active local economy that helps to create different kinds of jobs?
• Are there short supply chains to ensure sale of local goods and local foods that directly benefit the local economy?
• Are there opportunities to shop in an environmentally friendly way?
• Are businesess encouraged and supported to become greener; through reducing waste, recycling or offering eco packagaing?
• Are there opportunities for people to gain skills for work, such as; education, training and volunteering?
• Can local people access job opportunities, whatever their age, sex, ethnic group, religious belief, sexuality or disability?
• Do local services such as jobcentres, recruitment agencies and affordable childcare help people to find and keep work?
• Are there opportunities and spaces for local businesses to start up and grow?
• Do services and internet connections enable people to work from home?
Is there an active local economy and the opportunity to access good-quality work?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? How can a greener approach to business beneift both consumers and businesses and how would any better economic opportunities improve your quality of life?
 Housing and Community
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Does a variety of housing allow people to stay in the area as their needs change, or as they grow older?
• Are new housing developments a positive for the area?
• Does how and where people live contribute to a vibrant community, and thriving local businesses?
• Are opportunities to improve the environmental sustainability of existing houses accessible to all?
• Is there a range of good-quality housing available for different sizes of household?
• Is there a range of housing tenancies to meet different needs?
of people, whatever their income?
• Do the different housing types work well with one another?
Is there a diverse range of housing in Bo'ness that meets your changing needs?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents? And how would any change for the better in balancing the needs of people and climate through local housing improve your quality of life?
Socialising
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Can everyone access spaces to socialise, including groups such as teenagers, older people, or those with disabilities?
• Is there a range of different spaces (indoor, outdoor, purpose-built and more informal) where people can meet?
• Can these spaces be used at different times of the day, throughout the year, and in different types of weather?
• Do people from across the whole community and from different backgrounds mix together and get to know each other?
Is there a range of spaces and opportunities to connect with other people?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would any new or better quality places for socialising improve your quality of life?
Sense of belonging
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Can people feel connected to their neighbours and community, whatever their background?
• Do local groups and networks help people feel involved positively in their community?
• Are the history, heritage and culture of the place known and celebrated?
• Does everyone feel like they belong, whatever their age, sex, ethnic group, religious beliefs, sexuality or disability?
Does this place have a positive identity and do I feel I belong?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would identifying closer with the place improve your quality of life?
Feeling safe
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Do people feel safe both at home and when out and about?
• Are paths and routes safe at different times of the day and throughout the year?
• Is the area safe for everyone, whatever their age, sex, ethnic group, religious beliefs, sexuality or disability?
Do I feel safe here?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would improve feelings of safety in your community?
Care and maintenance
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Are facilities such as parks, public spaces or public properties well maintained in general?
• Are there any specific problems in the area, such as litter, vandalism, or dog mess?
• Are there good facilities for recycling and refuse storage and is collection well organised?
Are spaces well maintained and cared for by users?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things feel even safer for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would new or better quality maintenance of spaces improve your quality of life?
Influence and sense of control
Think about the following when considering what rating you would give for Bo'ness:
• Do local people feel listened to?
• Do people feel able to contribute to decisions that affect them?
• Is everyone able to equally contribute, whatever their age, sex, ethnic group, religious belief, sexuality or disability?
• Do local community services or groups make it easy for people to get involved?
• Do organisations such as local authorities, health services or housing associations actively work with the community to understand their needs?
Do I feel able to take part in decisions and help change things for the better?
Low - A lot of room for improvement
High - Very little room for improvement
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What would make things even better for local residents, businesses and visitors? And how would any new or increased sense of belonging be able to influence change and improve your quality of life?
More to say? - If there is anything we've not mentioned that you think would make the place you spend time in more sustainable and more of a 20 Minute Neighbourhood, please share your thoughts below, or write 'please contact me for a chat'.
Prize Draw
To enter our prize draw for a chance to win one of 3 prizes, simply enter your name, plus a contact email address or telephone number below and give consent.The first prize is a HAMPER of local food, craft and goodies worth £100! ; Second and Third prize is a CAFE VOUCHER for a local participating venue. If you'd rather not enter personal information online, please contact FEL using the email on the Thank You page for an alternate way to enter the prize draw. Closing date for entries is midnight, 28th of February 2022
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