Kirkby consultation findings published
6 February 2012
Knowsley Council has now published the
findings from the recent public consultation in Kirkby.
More than 900 residents took part, over a 5
week period (19th December 2011 to 20th
January 2012), and shared their views on public services and future
council investment into the town.
Click here for the
consultation findings, including a full breakdown of all the
comments made. A summary of responses is also displayed in
public buildings in Kirkby.
Cllr Dave Lonergan, Knowsley’s Cabinet Member
for Regeneration, Economy & Skills commented:
“In the current climate it is a really
positive thing to be in a position where we are actively consulting
with the community on investment into their area.
“We wanted to gain as many views as possible,
particularly from people actually using the current town centre and
by holding the consultation over the Christmas period – when the
town was at its busiest – we were able to do just that.
“The findings have given us lots of
information around the community’s current usage of key facilities
like the One Stop Shop, Library, Civic Suite and Market. We have
also gained a clear insight as to what matters most to our
residents and where they would like to see the council’s investment
go.”
As part of plans to regenerate Kirkby town
centre, Knowsley Council has pledged £13 million of investment into
public services. This will include the remodelling of the Kirkby
Suite and improvements to Kirkby Market.
The findings from the public consultation will
be used by the council as it develops final plans for this
investment, which will be shared with the community in the coming
months.
Cllr Lonergan added: “I would just like to
thank every member of the community who took the time and effort to
take part in the consultation. As we progress with this significant
regeneration project your views are really important to us and I am
pleased that so many of you wanted to take part and get involved in
shaping your town centre.”
Consultation facts
- The consultation took place
from 19th December 2011 to 20th January
2012.
- Council officers were out
and about in the town centre, throughout this time, asking people
for their views
- Leaflets were also available
in the One Stop Shop and Kirkby Library.
- Residents could also
complete the consultation online via http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/
- 916 people in total took
part