Appendix 2 Survey additional comments
Argyll and Bute Council · 8 November 2022
Back to Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group — 8 November 2022 and its agenda
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Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group – Meeting Survey Results Additional Comments Question Comment Feedback What would be your preferred method of attending meetings? reduces time away from office. One of the really useful things about the CPG pre-Covid was being able to multi- task and have useful side conversations before and after with other attendees - that's not possible with virtual meetings. I am happy to do a variety throughout the year. However it appears to me that the important thing is to maximise the number of groups in attendance. There are always a number of community groups, but community councils seem thin on the ground. These meetings would be a great place for Community Councils to make links and build relationships. This would I believe be of great interest to us all. The participation of Community Councils at the CPG meetings is being raised at the inaugural meetings which are currently taking place following the recent elections. Due to travel between all 4 ACPG virtual is my only option Virtually would be my favoured method - mainly due to time savings as regards travelling to/from Glasgow - but if it were felt that "in person" meetings were the most appropriate then I would have no issues. I think this option would promote the best opportunity for maximum attendance but
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Question Comment Feedback also provide an opportunity for face to face interaction demonstrating a commitment to our communities by making the effort to attend and reduce a feeling of isolation that some people may be experiencing I have caring responsibilities to having a hybrid option works well for me Hybrid may leave less flexibilty in venue Good wi-fi is becoming more common in venues and we would look to utilise venues where this was available. Depending on the size of the venue Although an in person meeting has become a thing of joy. What would be your preferred time for attending meetings? The length of the meeting is a bit of an issue for me - like many third sector managers I work part time so it's difficult to carve out such a long period of time even although it's only every few months. Again my preference would be for a time which ensures the greatest attendance. For many daytime meetings are difficult particularly those in full time employment, education or caring roles. I just find people more receptive and engaging during morning meetings before fatigue and meeting fatigue sets in. Not on Tuesday not available Not evenings
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Question Comment Feedback Morning or evening. Evening more accessible for community and daytime for partners. Late morning to allow travelling time. Prior to the Pandemic, meetings were held at venues across the area. Do you think we should offer this option? For reason as detailed in Q1 It is important with meetings to have a regular system to get into a routine. Hybrid may be technically difficult. It would be good to be in the room with other community groups Tell us a bit about you, which type of organisation do you represent? I am retired although I have a number of voluntary commitments with local groups, schools and charities. I do think that hybrid mtgs at varied times would maximise attendance and allow for sharing of a greater variety of views. I also feel that organisations give excellent updates and written reports on activities. It would be beneficial if elected councillors also reported to us on current activities and priorities. This would make the meetings much more of a two way dialogue between the community and A and B council. This is something which can be taken forward if the Elected Members were in agreement. Tourism
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Question Comment Feedback UHI Argyll- local Further and Higher Education College. Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. TSI