From January to March 2008 there were 25 public and community events, engaging with over 2,500 residents and stakeholders.
There have been lots of opportunities for residents to get involved in the debate about Waltham Forest’s future. Between 14 January and 21 March, the Council and its partners (such as the Police and health services) were in discussions with residents and stakeholders about the opportunities, challenges and choices that face the Borough.
Community Council meetings hosted discussions about key issues and a series of roadshows were held in the borough’s town centres. We also received over 400 entries to our ‘postcards to the future’ prize draw. We carried out a survey of 1,100 people on our Residents’ Panel and a further survey of more than 1,000 young people on our Young Voice on-line panel.
We visited schools across the Borough to talk with students and organised a film project for young people to reflect their hopes and aspirations for the future of the Borough. We interviewed businesses and held discussions with randomly selected local residents in a series of day-long consultation events. These events were supported by Ipsos MORI, an independent research organisation.
The findings provide valuable insight into the priorities of residents for making Waltham Forest a more vibrant and prosperous borough.
In general, residents felt that Waltham Forest has a great deal of potential that needs to be realised. You felt we need to make much more of our assets, especially improving our town centres.
» View some of the findings of these events
» View some of the comments from residents who attended our roadshows
