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The Place Survey 2008

Background
The Place Survey is a new consultation that all local authorities are required to carry out on a two yearly basis. The Place Survey was devised by central government and replaces the Best Value Performance Indicator Survey (BVPI) which was carried out by SHBC in 2000, 2003 and 2006.

The Place Survey has been developed as part of a new focus on improving outcomes for local people and places - rather than on processes, institutions and inputs. Central to service improvement is the importance of capturing local peoples' views, experiences and perceptions, so that the solutions for an area can reflect local views and preferences.

To ensure that we are on the track and to know if interventions made in an area result in the right outcomes for local people, it is a useful way to understand people's changing perceptions- ie do people feel happier, healthier, safer? The Place Survey is a way of achieving this.

Methodology
The Place Survey will be carried out every two years and will use a postal survey methodology. The sample for the consultation will be taken from the Post Office Address File (PAF) and 1100 responses are required. The questionnaire includes questions on the following themes:

• About your local area
• Your local public services
• Information
• Local decision-making
• Helping out
• Getting involved
• Respect and consideration
• Community Safety
• Protecting the environment

Keeping you informed
View the Place Survey Report which summarises the main findings from the new Place Survey carried out in accordance with CLG guidelines.

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Further Information
If you have any questions about the Place Survey or consultation in general, please contact Kevin Cantlon, Senior Community Partnerships Officer on 01276 707402 or Kevin.Cantlon@surreyheath.gov.uk