Future St Raphael’sCommunity Day - Event Summary

On the 31 August 2019, Brent Council organised a Community Day for residents on St Raphael’s Estate. The event was held in St Raphael’s Edible Garden, and there were lots of activities for residents of all ages such as planting, free food and face painting. George the Poet was there and previewed his film about the estate. Sadly, the park/river walk was cancelled due to poor weather.

146 individual residents attended, representing 62 households. 25 households attended for the first time.

13 people filled out the feedback form. Not everyone answered all questions.

1. What do you like best about St Raphael’s Estate?

Extract from time line - see website for full details

2. What is it you like about it?

“Everything, it is my home I can’t afford to go somewhere else”

“Space, location, community, parks, local shops” “Atmosphere”

“I feel like everyone living in this estate work as a community and everyone is very

comfortable”

3. If you could improve 3 things on the estate what would you prioritise?

Your home

Play for toddlers

Transport connections

The park

Play for older children

Community facilities

Local shops

Space for teenagers

Other

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‘other’ was

4. How often do you use the park for an activity other than as a through route?

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Future St Raphael’sCommunity Day - Event Summary

Feedback boards

5. What would encourage you to use the park more often?

7. Anything else you would like to share with us?

6. What other amenities would you like to have on the estate?

Outdoor gym Sports facilities

Regular maintenance

More play equipment

Landscaping

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3 residents answered this question. Two wanted more information on the options and offer for leaseholders, and one person said they would like a garden.

There were 3 feedback boards that asked: 1. What about your home and community to you like? (1 response)2. What do you like about the park (no one answered this)3. Do you think Area B/Area C should be included? (5 people answered this)

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“I like living near people I

know :)”

Area B Yes: 4 / No: 0

Area CYes: 1 / No: 0

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