Previous consultation events

Consultation has been central to the creation of the Design SPD. The Design SPD is intended to be used by and has an effect on the whole community, it was therefore felt necessary to enter into a dialogue with the widest number of people possible. At every possible opportunity the consultation results have provided the starting point for the preparation of the document and ultimately guided the principles.

A summary of the methods of community engagement can be understood as follows:

• Street Stalls. A questionnaire of the general public was carried out, at one public venue, in each of the eight community committee areas. Results were recorded on questionnaire forms and on film. The stalls were organised and carried out in conjunction with North West Planning Aid.
• Schools Arts Competition. High School Students were encouraged to produce artworks that identified ‘What is special about the place where you live?' Four high schools took part. The competition sought to engage with the youth of the city who were largely unrepresented by the other events. See examples, including the winner's works.
• Progress Bulletins. An update was produced at each major stage of the production of the document summarising and updating the progress of the document. Bulletins are available to download from the bottom of this page.
• Characterisation Study Salford West, University of Manchester. Masters of Planning students of the University of Manchester carried out urban design analysis to determine if and what particular character areas exist in Salford West.
• Primary Users’ event. Workshop sessions designed to encourage professionals who work with the built environment to discuss design and determine what key considerations should be made for the document.

This page was last updated on 4 October 2009