Town councillors, volunteers from Meltham and staff from Kirklees Council talked to people about life in Meltham, Helme and Wilshaw.. We asked people who live in, work in or visit Meltham 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?
We talked with people Volunteers talked with people in The Carlile, Meltham Library, Sports Complex, Morrisons, Crossroads Centre, Wilshaw Village Hall, local parks and groups. We met with young people at Crossroads youth drop in, Honley High, Helme, Meltham CE, and Meltham Moor Primary schools. 303 assessments were completed online.
514
citizens took part
350
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 Meltham:
Ask Meltham results summary (PDF)
If you’d like, you can also look at the results in more detail by downloading our data:
What happens next?
Meltham Town Council will use what we learn to help create an action plan for the area, working with people in Meltham.
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? 