Seaford Town Council Updates and Community Engagement Report
The Seaford Town Council has been actively engaging with the community, unveiling recent achievements, and outlining key initiatives for 2023/24. Through surveys, stakeholder workshops, and strategic planning, the council aims to address various aspects including climate action, finances, and heritage preservation. The community feedback highlights priorities such as green spaces, local amenities, cultural offerings, and safety features. Overall, the council's efforts focus on enhancing the quality of life in Seaford.
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Work of the Town Council Seaford Town Forum 23.05.23
Recent Achievements Community Engagement and Survey Balanced Seafront Climate Action Plan Tennis Strengthen Finances Jubilee, Funeral and Coronation Custodianship of Seaford Head, Hope Gap and West Cuckmere
10 Key Things 2023/24 New Council Stakeholder Workshops and new Strategic Plan Stakeholder Engagement Meetings Seafront Climate Policy and Actions
10 Key Things 2023/24 Section 106 funds The View The Town Walk the Chalk Museum
Community Engagement Analysis Strategic Priorities for Seaford
Introduction Survey opened end of 2022, closed early 2023 A variety of campaigns launched both online and around the town to reach a variety of people 366 responses received from 18 to over 65 year olds, of which most (42.5%) were aged 65+ 146 responses received from 11 to 18 year olds, of which most (77%) were aged between 11 and 15 years old
Introduction Cont. Of the 18 to over 65 year olds, the highest response came from Seaford South Ward Location 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% Responses 5.00% 0.00%
Results 11yrs to 65yrs+ Trees Seaford Head Open spaces Clean air Surrounding countryside Shops, Cafes & restaurants Library Good housing Cycle routes Weather Street markets SDNP The Sea/beach/seafront Golf Courses Seaford Football Club Environment & Nature Walks Community events Churches People & community spirit Activities and facilities for children What is the best part about living in Seaford? Arts & culture Local groups and charities Town Crier The Crypt Martello Museum The Salts Activities Good schools Local theatre Transport links to surrounding areas Cinema Pubs Character of buildings Peaceful Safe/low crime rate Public toilets Good healthcare Sports Local Council services Size of town Cheap parking/free on seafront Town centre Accessibility No overdevelopment Location
Results 18yrs to 65yrs+ What is the worst part about living in Seaford? Top 5 Road Conditions Strained Infrastructure A259 noise, speed & safety Declining high street with closure of and poor variety of shops Inadequate leisure facilities More Transport Lack of diversity Planning & housing Beach accessibility & shingle maintenance Unattractive/tatty Camper vans / camping Overcrowding
Results 11yrs to 18yrs What is the worst part about living in Seaford? Top 5 No shops for younger people Not many job opportunities Lack of things to do for younger people. Crime feeling unsafe, vandalism, violence and intimidation. Poor quality public toilets
Results 18yrs to 65yrs+ Additional Challenges/Oppositions WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES/OPPOSITIONS FOR SEAFORD FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS? GP surgeries Road conditions Loss of local culture and community engagement 9% Community support for cost of living crisis 6% Housing Town Centre Increasing population Community involvement in responding to the climate emergency 6% Keeping tidy Traffic & road safety Effect of inflation on local businesses 13% Crime Age inequality Planning & development Accessibility More business opportunities for the town 15% Inequality - (widening the gap between urban rich and urban poor) 7% More opportunities and activities for younger people 15% Responses to environmental threats (inc. high winds, flooding, heatwaves) 16% More services for older people 4% A lower/minimum precept (our charge that is part of your council tax bill) 5% A new community centre 4%
Results 11yrs to 18yrs WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES/OPPOSITIONS FOR SEAFORD FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS? Loss of local culture and community engagement 4% More business opportunities for the town 9% None of the above 5% More opportunities and activities for younger people 22% More services for older people 2% Community support for cost of living crisis 14% Inequality - (widening the gap between urban rich and urban poor) 4% Community involvement in responding to the climate emergency 8% A lower/minimum precept (our charge that is part of your council tax bill) 2% A new community centre 4% Responses to environmental threats (inc. high winds, flooding, heatwaves) 14% Effect of inflation on local businesses 12%
Results 11yrs to 18yrs DO YOU USE OR ATTEND ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? Seaford Cricket Club Youth Team 2% Seaford Rugby Football Club Youth Team 3% None of the above 10% Salts Tennis Courts 1% Seaford Premier Football Club at the Salts 5% Junior Membership at Seaford Head Golf Course 0% The Salts Skate Park 8% Mercread Youth Centre 5% Seaford Head Pool 10% The Salts Playground 7% The Salts Playing Fields 1% Downs Leisure Centre 15% St. Lukes Youth Group 1% The Crouch Playground 1% The Crouch Playing Fields 1% Seaford Football Club Youth Teams (Mini, Youth, Under 23) 1% Seaford Beach 29%
Results 18yrs to 65yrs+ What Community Spaces do you currently use in Seaford and why? Top 5 Seafront The Salts The Crouch Martello Fields Library Why? Mental health Physical health and exercise Enjoy wildlife Free to use Clubs & groups Socialising Walking dogs
Results 18yrs to 65yrs+ What else do you think could be possible with other community spaces in Seaford? Top 5 Community gardens & orchards Lido Boule/p tanque park Youth clubs / young people services Sports facilities & exercise spaces More More social events Health hub / minor injuries unit Dog training space Changing facilities / showers on seafront Markets Music space / bandstand Maintaining as open spaces
Results 11yrs to 18yrs What else would you like to use community spaces for in Seaford? Top 5 Youth clubs / activities Free sports and exercise areas Safe meet up / gathering space to meet people Swimming pool More events / live music More Cooking Fun games / activities like indoor golf More park equipment for older children LGBTQ+ safe spaces Picnic areas Craft and arts space Free skills workshops for all ages
Results 11yrs to 65yrs+ What would you like to see installed in the space between the new tennis courts and skatepark at the Salts Recreation Park? Top 5 18yrs to 65yrs+ Seating/picnic area Splash play water feature Extend skating facility to include space for smaller children Community garden Improved toilet facilities Top 5 11yrs to 18yrs Extend the skate park Arcade Seating / picnic area Basketball court Bike pump track
Results 11yrs to 18yrs Better & cleaner roads Community competitions Increased shops / chain shops Community events What do you think would make Seaford a more exciting place to live in? Better internet connection Chain restaurants / take away Water park More clubs & activities Better public toilets Bowling Bigger / better cinema More job opportunities More fun swimming pool with slides More for teens Rentable bikes Events / parties for teens More local art expeditions / colour around the town
Next steps Stakeholder Workshops Internal Councillor & Officer Workshops Final Strategic Plan for Full Council approval September Thank you for all your feedback so far. Have you any questions?
