EngagementEFDCs Safer Spaces during COVID-19 commonplace platform launched on the 13 June 2020. Up to 1 February there were 6,678 visitors. An increase of 437 since 11 January, averaging 140 each week.Total contributions are now at 816. This is made up of 245 comments and 571 agreements. 121 people have subscribed to receive the project news by email.Of the 337 respondents, 206 confirmed their email address to be genuine and are public. There are 35 comments and 117 agreements from 131 unconfirmed respondents which are not public.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1612188542/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/a344629f-c464-4b70-8743-d76bb6c84a3f.jpg" />The top 4 referrers are:<li>Epping Forest District Council website 1,008</li> <li>Facebook 851</li> <li>Visit Epping Forest website 851</li> <li>Twitter 61</li>Visitors over last month<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1612188644/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/bcd5a0a2-cdec-4fb6-bb65-f60543a55836.jpg" />Comments across the DistrictThe comments have been focused in the west of the district, with a large number about Lower Nazeing, Epping and Loughton.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1612188712/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/778b253b-78f0-4cd6-be6e-d8f9a4b317e0.jpg" />Above: Commonplace heat map on 1 February 2021.ActionsSome of the comments which are not exclusively to do with social distancing should be reported direct to the relevant body to action.These include:Roads and pavementsFor issues with roads and pavements such as blocked pavements or cycle lanes, and particular traffic concerns– you can report to Essex Highways:<li> <a href="https://beta.essexhighways.org/tell-us">Essex Highways tell us about road or highway issues</a> </li>ParkingFor issues with parking – you can report to NEPP:<li> <a href="http://www1.parkingpartnership.org/north/contact">No</a> <a href="http://www1.parkingpartnership.org/north/contact">rth Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) contact us</a> </li>In Epping ForestFor issues with overgrown footpaths in Epping Forest – you can report to City of London:<li> <a href="https://mycity.cityoflondon.gov.uk/service/Fault_reporting">City of London fault reporting</a> </li>Everything elseOther issues (such as issues with flooding, pollution, drainage, private water supply, high hedge, planning enforcement, crime and safety or food businesses) can be reported via Epping Forest District Council website:<li> <a href="https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/report/">Epping Forest District Council report a problem</a> </li>Thank you.

EFDC Safer Spaces Commonplace report 1 February 2021

EngagementEFDCs Safer Spaces during COVID-19 commonplace platform launched on the 13 June 2020. Up to 11 January there were 6,241 visitors. An increase of 831 since 30 November, averaging over 100 each week.Total contributions are now at 806. This is made up of 243 comments and 563 agreements. 120 people have subscribed to receive the project news by email.Of the 335 respondents, 204 confirmed their email address to be genuine and are public. There are 35 comments and 116 agreements from 131 unconfirmed respondents which are not public.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1610451251/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/961051ce-8107-48ca-a927-3fbb4626e657.jpg" />The top 4 referrers are:<li>Epping Forest District Council website 987</li> <li>Facebook 850</li> <li>Visit Epping Forest website 825</li> <li>Twitter 61</li>Visitors over last month<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1610451384/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/4b7c9bbc-e47b-40b2-b68a-156f6e672f51.jpg" />Comments across the District The comments have been focused in the west of the district, with a large number about Lower Nazeing, Epping and Loughton.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1610451453/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/b2a353b9-c76e-49c0-be13-d204620ef12b.jpg" />Above: Commonplace heat map on 11 January 2021.ActionsSome of the comments which are not exclusively to do with social distancing should be reported direct to the relevant body to action.These include: Roads and pavementsFor issues with roads and pavements such as blocked pavements or cycle lanes, and particular traffic concerns– you can report to Essex Highways - <a href="https://beta.essexhighways.org/tell-us">Essex Highways tell us about road or highway issues</a> .ParkingFor issues with parking – you can report to NEPP - <a href="http://www1.parkingpartnership.org/north/contact">North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) contact us</a> .In Epping ForestFor issues with overgrown footpaths in Epping Forest – you can report to City of London - <a href="https://mycity.cityoflondon.gov.uk/service/Fault_reporting">City of London fault reporting</a> .Everything elseOther issues (such as issues with flooding, pollution, drainage, private water supply, high hedge, planning enforcement, crime and safety or food businesses) can be reported via Epping Forest District Council website - <a href="https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/report/">Epping Forest District Council report a problem</a> .Happy new year and and carry on commenting

EFDC Safer Spaces Commonplace report 11 January 2021

EngagementThe EFDC Safer Spaces during COVID-19 commonplace platform launched on the 13 June 2020. Up to 30 November there were 5,410 visitors. An increase of 485 since 9 November.Total contributions are now at 795. They are made up of 242 comments and 553 agreements. 116 people have subscribed to receive the project news by email.Of the 331 respondents, 202 confirmed their email address to be genuine and are public. There are 35 comments and 114 agreements from 129 unconfirmed respondents which are not public.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918186/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/5a1c930b-9b4d-4f58-a6cd-8966b0c83e42.jpg" />The top 4 referrers are:<li>Epping Forest District Council website - 917</li> <li>Facebook - 850</li> <li>Visit Epping Forest website - 739</li> <li>Twitter - 61</li>Visitors over last month<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918324/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/3f080215-4a1e-4271-b4c1-09c91d2c53cd.jpg" />Comments across the District The comments so far have been focused in the west of the district, with a large number about Lower Nazeing, Epping and Loughton.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918404/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/7407c8d4-23d5-403c-a124-8eca9c859b6b.jpg" />Above: Commonplace heat map on 30 November 2020.What is the problem?When asked ‘What is the problem’ The top 5 issues are:<li>Fast traffic - 97</li> <li>Bad driving – 70</li> <li>Not enough space for social distancing – 69</li> <li>Volume of traffic – 65</li> <li>Pavement parking - 45</li>How could we make it better?When asked ‘How could we make it better?’ The top 5 improvements are:<li>Slow down traffic - 84</li> <li>Reduce speed limit - 67</li> <li>More space for walking - 42</li> <li>Restrict vehicle access - 41</li> <li>Keep the pavement clear – 34</li>ActionsCollaboration and fundingEpping Forest District Council is working with Essex County Council Highways Authority, to propose and install some key interventions to enable social distancing and better active travel. The comments on Commonplace are helping to shape proposals that the District Council is discussing with the County Council. We are continuing to review funding opportunities for social distancing, revitalising the local economy and reopening high streets safely. Epping Forest District Council is also reporting an overview of comments to Local Councillors, to ensure that the voices of those commenting are being heard by decision-makers in their area.High Street worksImprovements to Sun Street, Waltham Abbey and Epping High Street are currently being undertaken by the District Council’s new Highway Rangers service. Uneven paving slabs have been re-laid to reduce trip hazards and make walking to local shops more accessible. Railings, signposts, streetlights and bench seats are being repaired and repainted. These works are intended to make the high streets more accessible and attractive to encourage people of all ages and abilities to feel safe and secure when getting to their local shops by foot or by bike.Essex County Council Highways team and their engineers will also be undertaking works in December, installing retractable bollards in Epping High Street, to ensure that the high street remains functional, attractive and allows for social distancing. Environmental Health OfficersComments on Commonplace relating to social distancing concerns within specific premises or groups of premises continue to be relayed to the Council’s Environmental Health Officers to take action where possible. The Council’s EHO’s will be ensuring that the new rules for premises for the tiered system are being applied from 2 December; these will be consistently applied across Essex.Further ActionsSome of the comments which are not exclusively to do with social distancing should be reported direct to the relevant body to action. These include: Roads and pavementsFor issues with roads and pavements such as blocked pavements or cycle lanes, and particular traffic concerns– you can report to Essex Highways - <a href="https://beta.essexhighways.org/tell-us">Essex Highways tell us about road or highway issues</a> .ParkingFor issues with parking – you can report to NEPP - <a href="http://www1.parkingpartnership.org/north/contact">North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) contact us</a> .In Epping ForestFor issues with overgrown footpaths in Epping Forest – you can report to City of London - <a href="https://mycity.cityoflondon.gov.uk/service/Fault_reporting">City of London fault reporting</a> .Everything elseOther issues (such as issues with flooding, pollution, drainage, private water supply, high hedge, planning enforcement, crime and safety or food businesses) can be reported via Epping Forest District Council website - <a href="https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/report/">Epping Forest District Council report a problem</a> . DemographicsWhat is your age group?<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918717/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/ee06681e-8a38-4e46-9282-44879b41d278.jpg" /><li>55-64 20%</li> <li>45-54 15%</li> <li>35-44 11%</li> <li>65-74 10%</li> <li>25-34 5%</li> <li>16-24 2%</li> <li>75-84 1%</li> <li>Prefer not to say 1%</li> <li>13-15 1%</li> <li>Unknown 34%</li>Only 6% of respondents are younger people below the age of 35.What is your gender?<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918831/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/67cafac0-578a-4316-bb0b-dd41279e5b4b.jpg" /><li>38% female</li> <li>25% male</li> <li>2% prefer not to say</li> <li>35% unknown</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606918971/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/492d245f-09ae-4e9e-91f4-34c8926b71c0.jpg" /><li>57% I live here</li> <li>9% I work here</li> <li>7% I live nearby</li> <li>7% I do my shopping here</li> <li>5% My children go to school here</li> <li>4% I commute through here</li> <li>3% I’m here for leisure</li> <li>3% I do the scohol run here</li> <li>3% I own a business here</li> <li>1% I’m just visiting</li> <li>31% unknown</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919051/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/6e1999e5-bd5b-4360-bc84-d66b7bb1f3ea.jpg" /><li>51% car</li> <li>27% walking</li> <li>9% cycling</li> <li>10% public transport</li> <li>33% unknown</li>Transport and air qualityIf you have a car, how do you expect the amount you drive it to change in the coming months compared with your pre-Covid use?<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919173/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/f8e4a3b4-14cb-471f-b365-eea3a6082194.jpg" /><li>40% drive it less</li> <li>21% drive the same amount</li> <li>3% drive it more</li> <li>35% unknown</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919411/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/118b7fac-bd84-4ae3-8829-4f49d5021c33.jpg" /><li>41% air quality is better</li> <li>24% I haven’t noticed a difference</li> <li>1% air quality is worse</li> <li>34% unknown</li>Support for interventions and measures58% of respondents support measures to reduce traffic speeds and volumes to help aid social distancing, with 45% noting they would support measures that seek to reallocate road and parking space for walking and cycling more permanently.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919584/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/5fca2a06-99be-471a-a865-7ed217d1f34e.png" /><li>58% yes</li> <li>3% no</li> <li>4% not sure</li> <li>35% unknown</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919695/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/aa2f564f-916b-4053-9ec8-5741a15f595e.jpg" /><li>45% yes</li> <li>6% no</li> <li>16% not sure</li> <li>34% unknown</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1606919782/projects/efdcsaferspacescovid19/6a4c64b6-7643-4bc4-a03f-a7beb69801ed.jpg" /><li>182 yes</li> <li>4 would need to see the evidence</li> <li>3 no</li>Stay safe and carry on commenting.

EFDC Safer Spaces Commonplace report 30 November 2020

Help identify locations in your area that may need be improved to support social distancing protect public health, and allow services and businesses to re-open safely.