Medway Council have secured central government Housing Infrastructure Funding to support possible future growth on the Hoo Peninsula.

Part of this funding will help to create a network of new public open spaces. These spaces are designed to provide recreational space for the benefit of local residents and reduce pressure on more sensitive existing habitats around the Hoo Peninsula. Cockham Community Parkland is the first of these new open spaces to be brought forward.

We want to get your views on the initial proposals which you can read more about at www.medway.gov.uk/cockhamcommunityparkland.

You can have your say by completing this survey by 7 September 2020.

Your views will be considered and used to help shape the future planning application to develop the site. This application will be submitted in Winter 2020.

Taking part in the survey

Taking part in the survey is voluntary. Before taking part you should read our privacy notice as this tells you about the information we collect and what we will do with it.

If you are under 16 you should only take part in this survey with the permission of your parents / guardian.

This notice is about Medway Council and the collection of personal information for the review of the Cockham Community Parkland Survey. In this notice, Medway Council will be referred to as ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’.

Medway Council is the data controller (contact details below) for the information you provide when completing the Cockham Community Parkland Survey. This means it decides how your personal data is processed and for what purposes.

The Council have appointed BPTW and LUC to help complete develop the proposals for Cockham Community Parkland. BPTW and LUC will be analysing the survey responses and are data processors for this purpose.

Medway Council is developing a proposal for Cockham Community Parkland. Medway Council would like to hear from interested parties about their views of the intial proposals. The responses received will be key in helping us develop this proposal before a planning application is made in Winter 2020.

By taking part in the survey you will be agreeing to us processing your personal information in the analysis of your response. The types of activity this includes is:

·Processing your survey, by Medway Council, BPTW and LUC
·Grouping and analysing the results by different characteristics e.g. sex, age group, ethnicity, disability status
·Sharing aggregated results with other parts of the council

We will collect and process the following personal information about you:

·Your sex
·Your age group
·Your ethnicity
·If you have a long term illness or disability and the broad category of illness or disability
·If you live on the Hoo Peninsula

If you are responding as an organisation we will ask for the name of the organisation you work for.

If you are responding as an elected representative we will ask what type of elected representative you are.

There is also an opportunity to be kept up to date regarding the proposal by providing an email address. Providing an email address is voluntary. We will ask specifically for your consent to do this as part of the survey. This information will be held by Medway Council only and will not be sent to BPTW or LUC.

When completing the survey you will provide information about who you are (demographics). We provide more detail below about how we use each category of information.

Your response including information about you and where you live will be processed by us, BPTW and LUC for the purpose of analysing the results. Your information will not be passed to any other third parties unless we are required to do so by law for example as part of a criminal or fraud investigation.

If you are responding as an individual or an elected member the information you provide will not be used to report on individual responses. We will combine your response with all the other responses we receive to create statistical reports of the results of the survey to allow us to identify trends in responses between different groups of users.

Anonymised comments might be used as part of reports and presentations.

If you are responding as an organisation, the organisation name may be used as part of reports.

If you provide your email address, we will only collect this contact information for the purpose of providing information about the proposal in the future.

The information below explains how we use each of the categories of data.

Who you are

The demographic information (age group, sex, ethnicity, if you have a long term illness or disability and if you live on the Hoo Peninsula) you provide is used to:

·understand the profile of respondents and how it compares to Medway as a whole,
·help us understand the demographics (age group, sex, ethnicity, long term illness or disability status and if you live on the Hoo Peninsula) of who has responded to the survey and if there are any differences between groups.

The information you provide is pseudonymised; that means that the personal information we ask for is grouped by a field which makes it harder to identify a person for example instead of using your month and year of birth we ask your age group.

Your organisation

If you are responding on behalf of an organisation you will be asked to provide your organisation name.

Elected representatives

If you are responding as an elected representative we will ask what type of elected representative you are.

We will keep the completed surveys for 3 years after the close of the survey. BPTW and LUC will be asked to delete the responses at the end of their contract to deliver support for the proposed Community Parkland.

We will process your data as you have given your consent to complete the survey. After you have submitted the survey we have a legitimate interest in the processing of your personal data for the specific purposes outlined above. We will ask you for your consent for aspects which are not vital for the running of the survey at each relevant point of the survey.

As we are using your personal information on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. You can do so by e-mailing yournew@medway.gov.uk and withdrawing your consent. This is one of your data processing rights, a summary of your other rights can be seen below.

The right to be informed – you have the right to be told how your personal information will be used. This notice, and shorter statements we use in our communications, are intended to be a clear description of how your data may be used.

The right of access - you can write to us asking what information we hold on you and to request a copy of that information. This is called a Subject Access Request. We will have 30 days to respond to you once we are satisfied you have the right to see the requested records and we have successfully confirmed your identity. Details on how to submit a Subject Access Request can be found on our data protection page.

The right to rectification - if you believe our records are inaccurate you have the right to ask for the records concerning you to be updated. This enables you to have any incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you corrected. We may need to verify the accuracy of the new data provided to us. You can let us know about any changes to your information by emailing yournew@medway.gov.uk.

The right to erasure – this is also known as ‘your right to be forgotten’. If you withdraw your consent for the processing of your data we will delete the personally identifiable information we hold about you.

The right to restrict processing – you have the right to restrict our processing of your data in some cases for example if we disagree about the accuracy of the data.

The right to data portability – as you have given your data by consent you have the right to request a copy of your personally identifiable information. This information can be passed directly to you or a third party in a machine readable format.

Rights in relation to automated decision making – in a situation where a data controller is using your personal data in a computerised model or algorithm to make decisions “that have a legal effect on you”, you have the right to object. For example if you were applying for a mortgage or finance products. We do not undertake complex computerised decision making that produce legal effects.

If you would like to contact us for more information about the Cockham Community Parkland survey you can contact us by email at yournew@medway.gov.uk or in writing to the Cockham Community Parkland, Greenspace Development Team - Regeneration Delivery, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR.

If you have any queries or complaints about this privacy notice please contact us:-

Data Protection Officer; Gayle Jones on 01634 334329, by email at GDPR@medway.gov.uk or write to the Data Protection Officer, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR.

If you are unhappy with the response to a complaint you have made you can contact the Information Commissioners Office:-

By phone on 0303 123 1113, online at www.ico.org.uk or at the Information Commissioners Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5AF.

Are you happy to take part in the Cockham Community Parkland Survey? Please tick one box only

Yes

Taking part

Thank you for your initial interest in the Cockham Community Parkland Survey. Unfortunately as you do not want to give your permission to take part we cannot process your personal information. If you change your mind you can take part in the survey whilst it is open. Please close your internet browser now to end this survey.

The Cockham Community Parkland Survey

The questions that follow will ask you about the your views of parks and open spaces in general and your feedback and ideas regarding a range of proposed natural areas, recreational activities and features of the proposed Community Parkland.

There will be information about the proposals as part of this survey. You can also read more about the Cockham Community Parkland proposals on the Medway Council website by visiting www.medway.gov.uk/cockhamcommunityparkland.

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Before we talk about the proposed Cockham Community Parkland, we would like to learn more about how you make use of local parks and open spaces now.

How often do you currently visit nearby parks and open spaces? Please tick one box only

Everyday

At least once every two to three months

Two to three times a week

At least once every three to six months

At least once a week

Less frequently

At least once every two weeks

Never

At least once a month

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

	Other, please state:

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

	Other, please state:

How long on average do you spend at the park or open space? Please tick one box only

Under 30 minutes

Between 30 and 60 minutes

Between 1 and 2 hours

Between 2 and 3 hours

More than 3 hours

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

	Other, please state:

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Have you walked along lower Saxon Shore Way/the low tide route in the past 12 months? Please tick one box only

Yes

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

On average, how often have you walked along lower Saxon Shore Way/the low tide route? Please tick one box only

Everyday

At least once a month

Two to three times a week

At least once every two to three months

At least once a week

At least once every three to six months

At least once every two weeks

Less frequently

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Have you walked along the Upper Saxon Shore Way route that runs through the proposed site between Hoo and Chattenden in the past 12 months? Please tick one box only

Yes

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

On average, how often have you walked along the Upper Saxon Shore Way route that runs through the proposed site between Hoo and Chattenden? Please tick one box only

Everyday

At least once a month

Two to three times a week

At least once every two to three months

At least once a week

At least once every three to six months

At least once every two weeks

Less frequently

Proposed Cockham Community Parkland

Now, we would like to ask your views on the proposed Community Parkland.

The Community Parkland will provide a local public open space, creating new habitats for wildlife with mainly natural landscapes. The proposed parkland will be managed by rangers and free to enter, there will be minimal facilities including footpaths, small car park and toilets.

Whilst there are proposed car parking facilities it is hoped that the site will be primarily accessed by visitors on foot and using their bikes.

It is proposed the Community Parkland will include a network of safe and attractive routes for dog walkers, walkers and cyclists. There are proposed play and picnicking spaces but the Community Parkland is not intended to provide places to play sport.

It is proposed that the Community Parkland will help protect other sensitive wildlife sites on the Hoo Peninsula by offering a public open space easily accessible by local communities. By offering new habitats for wildlife it will help to support other local initiatives such as Birdwise and help mitigate impacts of development on the environment.

Proposed Cockham Community Parkland - Location

The proposed site for Cockham Community Parkland forms part of Cockham Farm. It is currently a series of fields used for growing crops that will be changed to create a Commuity Parkland. The fields lie to the south west of Hoo St Werburgh and the east of Chattenden. The eastern edge of the park will meet Vicarage Lane. The Saxon Shore Way (Upper) runs along part of the northern boundary of the proposed Community Parkland.

The proposed community parkland lies to the south west of Hoo St Werburgh and the east of Chattenden. The eastern edge of the park will meet Vicarage Lane. Saxon Shore Way (Upper) runs along part of the northern site boundary

Thinking about the proposed location of the proposed Cockham Community Parkland, as shown on the map, how likely are you to visit? Please tick one box only

Very likely

Fairly likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Fairly unlikely

Very unlikely

Don't know

Which of the following ways would you use to travel to the proposed Community Parkland? Please tick all that apply

Walk

Bus

Cycle

Other

Motorbike

I don't know

Car

	Other, please state:

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Natural Areas

It is proposed that the Community Parkland will create new habitats, helping to increase local biodiversity.

How important or unimportant is it to you for the proposed Community Parkland to include the following habitats: Please tick one box per row
	Very important	Fairly important	Neither important nor unimportant	Fairly unimportant	Very unimportant	Don't know
New wildflower meadow	New wildflower meadow Very important	New wildflower meadow Fairly important	New wildflower meadow Neither important nor unimportant	New wildflower meadow Fairly unimportant	New wildflower meadow Very unimportant	New wildflower meadow Don't know

New hedgerows	New hedgerows Very important	New hedgerows Fairly important	New hedgerows Neither important nor unimportant	New hedgerows Fairly unimportant	New hedgerows Very unimportant	New hedgerows Don't know

An orchard	An orchard Very important	An orchard Fairly important	An orchard Neither important nor unimportant	An orchard Fairly unimportant	An orchard Very unimportant	An orchard Don't know

New wooded areas	New wooded areas Very important	New wooded areas Fairly important	New wooded areas Neither important nor unimportant	New wooded areas Fairly unimportant	New wooded areas Very unimportant	New wooded areas Don't know

	Do you have any additional comments regarding the proposed natural areas?

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Recreational Activities

The proposed Community Parkland will provide a place to cycle and walking, using a variety of accessible routes. Visitors will be able to enjoy views across the Medway Estuary. It is proposed that there will be natural play areas for children, picnic spots and woodland trails, that will offer opportunities to explore the different habitats and natural features on offer.

How important or unimportant is it to you for the proposed Community Parkland to include the following recreational activities: Please tick one box per row
	Very important	Fairly important	Neither important nor unimportant	Fairly unimportant	Very unimportant	Don't know
Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Very important	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Fairly important	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Neither important nor unimportant	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Fairly unimportant	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Very unimportant	Viewpoints of the estuary and the river Medway Don't know

Planned cycle trails	Planned cycle trails Very important	Planned cycle trails Fairly important	Planned cycle trails Neither important nor unimportant	Planned cycle trails Fairly unimportant	Planned cycle trails Very unimportant	Planned cycle trails Don't know

Planned walking trails	Planned walking trails Very important	Planned walking trails Fairly important	Planned walking trails Neither important nor unimportant	Planned walking trails Fairly unimportant	Planned walking trails Very unimportant	Planned walking trails Don't know

Dog walking trails	Dog walking trails Very important	Dog walking trails Fairly important	Dog walking trails Neither important nor unimportant	Dog walking trails Fairly unimportant	Dog walking trails Very unimportant	Dog walking trails Don't know

Woodland trails	Woodland trails Very important	Woodland trails Fairly important	Woodland trails Neither important nor unimportant	Woodland trails Fairly unimportant	Woodland trails Very unimportant	Woodland trails Don't know

Picnic facilities	Picnic facilities Very important	Picnic facilities Fairly important	Picnic facilities Neither important nor unimportant	Picnic facilities Fairly unimportant	Picnic facilities Very unimportant	Picnic facilities Don't know

Play space for children	Play space for children Very important	Play space for children Fairly important	Play space for children Neither important nor unimportant	Play space for children Fairly unimportant	Play space for children Very unimportant	Play space for children Don't know

	Do you have any additional comments regarding the proposed recreational activities?

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Features

Whilst visitors will be encouraged to walk or cycle to the Community Parkland, small car parking facilities will also be provided to make the park accessible to all users. The proposed Community Parkland will offer the opportunity to educate visitors about the importance of the estuary and need to protect it. It is proposed that there will be minimal facilities on site including footpaths and toilets.

How important or unimportant is it to you for the proposed Community Parkland to include the following features: Please tick one box per row
	Very important	Fairly important	Neither important nor unimportant	Fairly unimportant	Very unimportant	Don't know
Signage to help find your way around the parkland	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Very important	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Fairly important	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Neither important nor unimportant	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Fairly unimportant	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Very unimportant	Signage to help find your way around the parkland Don't know

Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Very important	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Fairly important	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Neither important nor unimportant	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Fairly unimportant	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Very unimportant	Information boards about the parkland, its wildlife and habitats Don't know

Access to toilets/visitor facilities	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Very important	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Fairly important	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Neither important nor unimportant	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Fairly unimportant	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Very unimportant	Access to toilets/visitor facilities Don't know

Places to park your car	Places to park your car Very important	Places to park your car Fairly important	Places to park your car Neither important nor unimportant	Places to park your car Fairly unimportant	Places to park your car Very unimportant	Places to park your car Don't know

	Do you have any additional comments regarding the proposed facilites?

Any Other Considerations

	Is there anything else you feel we should consider about the proposed Community Parkland?

Your Interest In Cockham Community Parkland

Are you responding as:

An individual

An elected member

An organisation

As an Elected Member

Are you responding as:

A Medway Councillor

A Parish Councillor

A Member of Parliament

Another elected representative

	Other, please state:

About Your Organisation

Which of the following best describes your organisation? Please tick one box only

A Parish Council

A business

A group or club

A charity or voluntary organisation

Another organisation

	Another organisation, please state:

	Please tell us the name of the organisation you are responding on behalf of:

Do you think your organisation will be able to make use of the proposed Community Parkland? Please tick one box only

Yes

Don't know

About You

Medway is committed to consulting with all its residents and interested parties so, to ensure that all groups within the community have the opportunity to participate, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with the following information. The information provided will remain private and confidential and will not be used for any other purpose. You are under no obligation to provide the following information and it will not affect your response if you choose not to.

Do you live on the Hoo Peninsula? Please tick one box only

Yes

I prefer not to say

Are you? Please tick one box only

Male

Female

I prefer not to say

In which of the following age bands do you fall? Please tick one box only

Under 16

55-64

16-24

65-74

25-34

75+

35-44

I prefer not to say

45-54

	Other, please state below:

Do you have any long-standing health problem or disability? Long-standing means anything that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months. Please tick one box only

Yes

I prefer not to say

Information

Your views will be considered and used to help shape the future planning application to develop Cockham Community Parkland. This application will be submitted in Winter 2020.

You can keep in touch with the latest about the Community Parkland, including the results of this survey and the future planning application, by providing your email address.

Your email address will only be used for these purposes and will not be shared outside of Medway Council.

As we would be using your email on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. You can do so by e-mailing yournew@medway.gov.uk and withdrawing your consent.

Do you want to provide your email address and give consent for it to be used for the purposes set out above? Please tick one box only

Yes

Information

	Thank you for giving your consent. Please provide your email address below:

Your response

Thank you for completing this survey, the results of which will be used to inform the proposal for Cockham Community Parkland.

Please press the submit button below to send us your views
After you press submit you will be taken to the Cockham Community Parkland pages on the Medway Council website.

Have your say - Cockham Community Parkland Survey

Taking part in the survey

Taking part

The Cockham Community Parkland Survey

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Current Use of Parks and Open Spaces

Proposed Cockham Community Parkland

Proposed Cockham Community Parkland - Location

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Natural Areas

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Recreational Activities

Cockham Community Parkland - Proposed Features

Any Other Considerations

Your Interest In Cockham Community Parkland

As an Elected Member

About Your Organisation

About You

Information

Information

Your response

Thank you for completing this survey, the results of which will be used to inform the proposal for Cockham Community Parkland.

Please press the submit button below to send us your viewsAfter you press submit you will be taken to the Cockham Community Parkland pages on the Medway Council website.

Please press the submit button below to send us your views
After you press submit you will be taken to the Cockham Community Parkland pages on the Medway Council website.