Guildford Residents Invited to Shape Future of Westborough and Park Barn
A new survey and community events aim to gather resident feedback for the Better Homes Programme.
By Natalie Osborne
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Residents in Westborough and Park Barn are being invited to help shape the future of their communities through a new survey and engagement events as part of the Better Homes Programme.
Guildford Borough Council has launched a new survey to gather feedback from residents, businesses, and community organisations in Westborough and Park Barn. The initiative is part of the Better Homes Programme, which aims to explore long-term improvements for homes and neighbourhoods in these areas. The survey marks the beginning of a conversation to understand local values, challenges, and opportunities for enhancement.
The Better Homes Programme will investigate options such as improving existing council-owned homes, bringing suitable empty properties back into use, providing more council homes, and enhancing streets, green spaces, and play areas to make them more accessible and inclusive. No final decisions have been made, and resident feedback will be crucial in shaping any future proposals.
Residents can complete the survey online and also meet the project team to share their views at a drop-in event on Wednesday 11 November, from 4pm to 8pm, at The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, GU2 8EN.
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"This survey is an opportunity for people to tell us what they value most about Westborough and Park Barn, the challenges they face and what improvements they would like to see in the future. We know residents are the experts in their communities. Their knowledge and experiences will help us understand local priorities as we begin to explore how homes and neighbourhoods could be improved for current and future generations. No decisions have been made at this stage. This is the beginning of a conversation, and we encourage everyone to get involved and share their views."
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"We want to hear from everyone who lives, works or spends time in Westborough and Park Barn. The survey will help us build a picture of local priorities and understand what matters most to the community as we explore future options for the area. I'd encourage residents to complete the survey and come along to our pop-up event to meet the team and find out more about the programme."
The council is collaborating with a team of architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and engagement specialists, including Levitt Bernstein, WR-AP, ZCD Architects, and Kanda Consulting, who bring experience in community-led regeneration projects.
Additionally, the project team is establishing an Inclusive Community Panel of up to 15 local residents from diverse backgrounds, including young people. Panel members will meet four times over the next 12 months to share local knowledge and help develop a shared vision for the future of Westborough and Park Barn.
For more information, residents can contact the project team via email at wpb-betterhomes@guildford.gov.uk or by calling 01483 505050.
