Skelmanthorpe Youth and Community Association, Denby Dale ward councillors and parish councillors, supported by volunteers and council staff, asked local people what they think about life in Skelmanthorpe. We asked people who live in, work in or visit Skelmanthorpe about what works now, how things might change in the future and what matters most to them. We used a tool called the “Place Standard” which encourages conversations about your local place, by using some simple questions.
Who participated?
Conversations took place at: Skelmanthorpe Academy, St Aidan’s Academy, Shelley College, Skelmanthorpe U3A, 1st Upper Dearne Valley Navigators, Skelmanthorpe Cubs and Beavers, Skelmanthorpe Community Pantry, Skelmanthorpe Community Centre, Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club, and Skelmanthorpe Library. 201 assessments were completed online.
351
citizens took part
268
Place Standard assessments were completed
What did people say about their place?
Have a look at our results summary to see what people said about Skelmanthorpe:
Chat to Shat results summary (PDF)
If you’d like, you can also look at the results in more detail by downloading our data:
What happens next?
Your Denby Dale ward and Parish councillors and Skelmanthorpe Youth and Community Association will use what we learn to help create an action plan for the area, working with people in Skelmanthorpe.
If you’d like to find out more or get involved, or if you have any questions, please phone 01484 221000 (Kirklees Council) and ask for Julie McDowell, or email: julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk
How good is our place? 