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The Observatory Team
Email: observatory@bradford.gov.uk
Introduction

This area of the Observatory is being developed to pull together qualitative or ‘soft’ data to complement the numerical statistics and indicators on the District presented elsewhere within the site. Together the information can be used to produce a more rounded picture of local conditions and priorities not just through the interpretation of statistics but also through the eyes of local communities.

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Consultation and Research database and calendar

Many forms of consultation currently take place within the District as well as broader consultations which may impact upon the District. The Observatory will contain a database of past research and consultation activity as well as a ‘calendar’ of current and planned work. The aim is not only to share more widely the findings from consultations but also to build a culture of better coordinated work between public agencies along key lines of enquiry in order to better use the resources currently invested in research, surveys and other types of consultation. The end result should be:

  1. Better joined up information made more widely available
  2. A reduction in the burden on citizens of multiple uncoordinated surveys and resulting “Consultation fatigue”
  3. Higher levels of public participation in the decision making process 
  4. Better use of public resources

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Bradford District's Engaging Communities: A Guide to Consultation and Participation 2007
The Strategy & Performance has published the above guide as an aid to both managers and others who are aiming to involve and engage with members of the community. This guide can be viewed online or downloaded as a pdf document. Click here to view
Place Survey 2008-2009

The Place Survey Results results are available at both national and sub-district (Area Committee level). These can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate links below:

To view quick maps of the Place Survey click here

To view Bradford District Place Survey Report click here
Bradford & Airedale NHS
Engaging with service users and the public training programme

NHS Bradford and Airedale and Bradford Council have teamed up to develop and launch an exciting new training programme aimed at supporting staff in statutory and voluntary organisations, to achieve good community based engagement.
Communities of Interest
Communities of Interest are groups of people who share a common interest, concern or identity. Unlike many groups, Communities of Interest cannot always be defined by a particular geographical area.