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Help shape community services in Elmbridge

We want to understand your vision for what it means for people and communities to do well in Elmbridge, exploring ways we can work together to make Elmbridge an even better place to live.

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Timeline

Report published

February 2023 - February 2023
Based on an analysis of data and resources, a report was published prompting a review of community support services in Elmbridge. Elmbridge Borough Council determined to relook at support to make services financially sustainable, and to help more people across the borough.

Work paused

September 2024 - September 2024
Operational focus put this work on hold.

Initial survey

October 2024 - December 2024
Plans were announced to re-start this work. The initial survey asked clients and residents to give us views which we would consider as part of reimagining community support in Elmbridge.

Community listening events launched, providing multiple ways for people to give us their views

January 2025 - 2nd March 2025
Local charities, community groups workshops gather information on the support on offer and who is not being supported. Community Support Services client listening events were held to hear feedback and ideas face-to-face and discuss how we can help more people (This began the week commencing 20 January 2025). Resident listening events were also held to understand what support is needed in the community (February 2025). Follow up survey opens for all on 20 January to capture views and ideas on community support in Elmbridge. Assessing and analysing data on areas of need in Elmbridge.

Data assessment and analysis

March 2025 - April 2025
Assessment of all data from workshops, survey and data to reimagine community support in Elmbridge.

Insights report published and playback survey launched

Mid April 2025 - 2 May 2025
Does our report reflect what matters to you?

Connected communities proposal published

July 2025 - July 2025
Councillors and residents presented with a proposal for reimagined, sustainably financed community support in Elmbridge.

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