Consultation on the draft strategy
Consultation on the draft strategy took place between 19 November 2024 and 21 February 2025 with a mix of in-person and online engagement, as well as workshops with city schools. There were 693 responses to the online survey, as well as written responses from organisations.
Overall, 95% of the measures proposed in the Strategy were supported. 83% of respondents considered the consultation allowed them to have their say.
Most respondents said their reason for going to this part of the city centre was to travel by public transport, followed by using shops and services, visiting the gardens, for work, and finally for other leisure activities such as events.
Respondents were most satisfied with the efficiency of public transport and the quality of the gardens but least satisfied with the selection of shops and services, and the condition of streets and paved spaces.