On 19 November 2011, our Neighbourhoods team hosted and delivered a busy community event for the residents of the King's Cross Estate.
The main purpose was to consult our residents on their local priorities and gauge perceptions of services provided in their neighbourhood.
Over 400 Peabody residents attended throughout the day. The friendly fun-filled atmosphere enabled us to complete 143 questionnaires covering a wide range of issues of local importance, including:
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Residents’ involvement opportunities
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Repairs
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Neighbourhood and Estate services
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Crime and nuisance
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Community activities
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Access to our services
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Satisfaction with services provided by other stakeholders
The event was very well received by residents and stakeholders. Some comments are below.
John Warby from
Help on your Doorstep:
“We have spoken to lots of residents today and taken lots of referrals, from students to old people, to people with kids, a real mix is here.
"There is something for everyone here, it was well worthwhile our time coming. This kind of event really helps us get our message across, we can let people know there is help here, even if they don’t need it now they can take leaflets and come back."
Camelia from the T-shirt Printing (service provider):
“The day has gone really well; we’ve had a lot of fun. The kids have really enjoyed getting creative with colours, sewing, and designing. We should definitely do this again!”
Susan Hickey – Peabody Director of Finance and volunteer on the day:
“It’s been a good day, I’d like to do it again. The engagement of residents and services here is brilliant, and the involvement of wider community services with Peabody is great to see, the doors have been open to everyone. Congratulations on a great day!”
Ginkgo - Peabody Landscaping Contractors:
"I’m really glad we came, it’s been really successful. There’s a good atmosphere, lots of people having fun, and lots of people interested in our stall, we have got rid of a whole tray of our plants!”
Comments from our residents included:
“It’s been great; the weather has been good so there’s been lots of happy people. We should do it again!”
“It was a nice day, the smoothies were delicious, the food was great and I got a lot of information. I’m going to go for a cream tea now!”
“It has been good to talk to people from Peabody outside of the office, and the kids are loving the whole day.”
“I’m having fun painting the t-shirts, I like the glitter” (7 year old)
We are currently in the process of analysing all comments, with a commitment to continue working with residents and stakeholders to find local solutions to local issues.
We will keep you updated with regards to key actions emanating from this piece of work.
If you would like further information on this event, please contact Vatel Mbami or Wells Chomutare.
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