HERITAGE PLACES ENGAGEMENT
Public Consultation Survey 2025 – 2026
The consultation survey of the public consultation on the Draft Heritage Strategy was hosted on the ABC Council Citizenspace Portal between the 22 December 2025 and the 16th March 2026.
The online survey was widely publicised throughout various social media platforms including those for ABC Council, ABC Culture and local platforms across the ABC Borough. The survey was also promoted in 6 local newspapers, flyers were distributed in local libraries, tourism/heritage facilities, community centres and recreation centres, email lists and through word of mouth.
Summary of Key findings:
- 69% of respondents agreed that the draft Heritage Strategy reflected their views on what the priorities for heritage should be in the next ten years in the ABC Borough
- 70% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the proposed vision is achievable and reflective of heritage needs within the Borough.
- 64% of respondents felt that the document was easy or very easy to read.
- 79% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the objectives are relevant and capable of enhancing heritage in the Borough.
- 80% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Establish & Advocate would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.
- 81% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Protect & Invest would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.
- 83% agreed that the proposed actions in theme Engage & Support would contribute to positive change in the ABC Borough.
Our findings of our survey will be included within the Heritage Strategy Appendices
