Trevor is questioning the use of Web based surveys at full council and will report the response .
There has been recent criticism of the consultations by groups and residents. There is a need for consultations to be more widely publicised! In the case of the Gypsy and Traveller consultation many residents, across the district, were not aware of the consultation. Even those living around the areas where sites were being considered!
Using the web as the main method of completing the consultation could be improved! Those unable to access PCs, lack PC skills and those that cant readily access hard copies are finding it difficult. In the case of the Gypsy and traveller consultation forms were not even on the leaflet stands in the council offices!
The structure of recent surveys has been questioned in the way they lead responses and have glaring omissions! In the case of the Holywell Mead Pool consultation no mention of reopen Holywell Mead Pool as a tick option!
Trevor is asking WDC what are the key leanings and improvements that will be adopted for future consultations?
