Item 09 Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 12 November 2025
Back to Corporate Services Committee — 12 November 2025 and its agenda
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WDLT sample consultation question set West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust was established in 2012 to operate and manage leisure and sporting facilities and services on behalf of the Council. The Council is required to undertake periodic reviews of its partnership with the Trust and as part of this is seeking views on the area’s sporting and leisure facilities and services About you Before beginning the survey, please tell us about yourself: Are you a resident of West Dunbartonshire? Yes No Do you represent a community organisation that operates in West Dunbartonshire? Yes No Are you a parent or carer of a young person(s) at school or nursery in West Dunbartonshire? Yes No Are you an employee of West Dunbartonshire Council or West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust? West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust What is your post code district? G13 G14 G60 G63 G81 G82 G83 Post code is not in West Dunbartonshire Appendix 1
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Which of the following describes you best? I am a homeowner I am a social rented tenant (i.e. council tenant or housing association) I am a privately rented tenant I live in residential care Other, please specify 1. Awareness & Use Which one describes you best? An existing member of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Facilities Not a member but occasionally use West Dunbartonshire Leisure Facilities Not a member but frequently use West Dunbartonshire Leisure Facilities Previous member of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Facilities Use the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues on behalf of an organisation (e.g. school, community group, local sports club) In the past 12 months, which services have you used? (tick all that apply) Leisure centres / gyms Swimming pools Fitness classes Sports coaching / clubs or sports camps Active Schools programme Outdoor pitches, sports courts, tracks or pavilions Community Centres Denny Civic Theatre Bowling Clubs None Please select the venues or facilities you use (tick all that apply) Meadow Leisure Centre Clydebank Leisure Centre Vale of Leven Pool Alexandria Community Centre Concord Community Centre Denny Civic Centre Dalmonach Community Centre Dalmuir Community Centre HUB Community Centre
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Argyll Park Dillichip Park Dumbarton Common Pitches East End Park Synthetic Pitch John Brown Pitches Lusset Park Pitch William Street/Forepark Pitches Mountblow Pitches Posties Park Athletics Track Goldenhill Bowling Club Whitecrook Bowling Club None What most attracts you to using the existing leisure centre? (please select up to two options) It is convenient to access via parking/other modes of transport It is affordable There are a range of facilities available both indoor and outdoor I can combine my visit with other amenities (i.e. children’s classes) The programme of activities Other, please specify What most attracts you to using the existing community centres/outdoor sports facilities? (please select up to two options) It is convenient to access via parking/other modes of transport It is affordable There are a range of facilities available both indoor and outdoor I can combine my visit with other amenities (i.e. children’s classes) The programme of activities Other, please specify How often do you visit a facility? Daily Multiple times per week Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Every few months Twice a year
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Once a year Less than once a year What would encourage you to make more use of a facility? More flexibility in opening times e.g. earlier mornings/later nights Broader range of activities/classes Enhanced facilities e.g. equipment/playing surfaces Opening on public holidays Specific activities relating to age groups e.g.. toddlers, teenagers, older adults More variety of coaching/lessons for adults How important is it to you that a facility is within your local area? Very important Important Not very important I would not use a facility if it wasn’t within my local area How far do you usually travel to use a facility? Less than 1 mile 1-5 miles 5-10 miles 10-15 miles More than 15 miles How far would you be willing to travel to use a facility? Less than 1 mile 1-5 miles 5-10 miles 10-15 miles More than 15 miles Is the facility you mainly use the one closest to your home? Yes No If this is not closest to your home, why do you choose to use this one? Next to work/college/school Provides best facilities
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Particular class is only run at this venue To meet friends or to take part in a club event Other, please specify 2. Quality & Satisfaction How satisfied are you with the facilities/equipment you’ve used in a West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venue? Leisure centre Outdoor rec Community facility Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied How satisfied are you with the cleanliness/maintenance of the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues? Leisure centre Outdoor rec Community facility Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied How would you rate the value for money of services? Very good Good Average Poor Very Poor What leisure services do you think are delivered really well? Gym Swimming Fitness Classes Sports Pitches and Pavilions Bowling Clubs Community Centres
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Coaching/teaching programmes Other )please specify) 3. Accessibility How easy is it to access the services you want in terms of their location? Very easy Fairly easy Difficult Very difficult Do you find it easy to book an activity at a West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venue? Yes No How do you book? By telephone Online via booking form on website Via the app In person at a venue Are opening hours suitable? Yes No Do you agree that West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues are accessible to all members of the community, including those with disabilities or limited mobility? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Families with young children Disabled people Older people General public 4. Future Improvements What’s the single most important change you’d like to see? (select one option)
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More activities provided Better opening hours More affordable prices More activities for disabled people More activities for families Better timetabling of events Upgrade of equipment Improved booking arrangements Other, please specify How should West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust prioritise its budgets? (please select 1 option) Prioritise equipment and other internal features Prioritise keeping pace with trends, such as for fitness classes Prioritise activities for families Prioritise activities for vulnerable groups Prioritise retaining number of venues/community facilities Other, please specify Please provide any other comments or feedback regarding West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues Meadow Leisure Centre Clydebank Leisure Centre Vale of Leven Pool Alexandria Community Centre Concord Community Centre Denny Civic Centre Dalmonach Community Centre Dalmuir Community Centre HUB Community Centre Argyll Park Dillichip Park Dumbarton Common Pitches East End Park Synthetic Pitch John Brown Pitches Lusset Park Pitch William Street/Forepark Pitches Mountblow Pitches Posties Park Athletics Track
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Goldenhill Bowling Club Whitecrook Bowling Club Community asset transfers Community Asset Transfer is an established mechanism in West Dunbartonshire used to enable community ownership/leasing and management of publicly owned land and buildings. Have you heard of Community Asset Transfers? Yes No Not sure Do you think any of the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues should be considered for community ownership? Yes No Not sure Are there any facilities you think should be considered for community ownership? Please detail below Do you have any ideas of how the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust could provide services in the future? No Yes, please provide details
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Other leisure venues in West Dunbartonshire If you don’t use any of the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust venues but do use an alternative such as an independent gym or community space operated by another provider, please detail which facility. Please state why you prefer to use this venue More affordable More convenient location Better opening hours Provides activities I’m interested in Other, please specify Diversity Monitoring West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to ensuring that decisions take into account the needs of all people in West Dunbartonshire as fairly as possible. To help us do this we ask you to volunteer some information. The information you provide will be kept confidential and can't be linked back to you. It will be used to help make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that services are accessible. Please choose one option from each of the sections listed below. What age group are you part of? 12 -15 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over How would you describe your Sex? Male Female Intersex I would describe my sex in another way
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How would you describe your religion or belief? No religion Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh Other Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the terms given in the Equality Act 2010? The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people; it defines a person as disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Yes No How would you describe your ethnic group? White or white Scottish or white British White Irish White Polish White other African or African Scottish or African British Arab or Arab Scottish or Arab British Black or Black Scottish or Black British Caribbean or Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British Chinese or Chinese Scottish or Chinese British Indian or Indian Scottish or Indian British Pakistani or Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British Mixed/ Multiple ethnicities Other