Big Conversation Theme Reports

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On this page you will find a selection of reports taken from the Big Conversation Findings Report looking at specific theme areas. Click on the report title to download the report.

Please note, there is necessarily a great deal of cross-over and repetition between the theme reports presented here as they are all based on the same data. If you are interested in multiple theme areas listed on this page you may find it more beneficial to look at the main findings report on our Big Conversation homepage than read all the reports on this page.

Report Summaries

The theme reports include information from both the data and narrative sections of the Findings Report in one document. Each also includes the following:

  • "How to use this report", "How to present your findings" and "Referencing and branding" sections for those wishing to reproduce this data or to do their own analysis using the Big Conversation data
  • Summary of the emerging themes relating to the theme of the report
  • A selection of direct quotes taken from responses to the consultation relevant to the theme of the report
  • A breakdown of the data by question where the theme featured in the question responses (i.e. those questions where the responses were not relevant to the theme have been omitted)
  • The demographic breakdown of respondents (no personal or identifiable information is included)

We will add more themed reports as and when they are completed. If you have a particular theme or area of focus that is not covered here please contact us on yoursay@hartlepool.gov.uk for a chat about your requirements.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Theme Report

Crime and anti-social behaviour was the third most common theme referenced in the comments (after “heritage and natural assets” and “cleanliness”). Concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour raised by respondents included:

  • Litter, dog fouling, fly tipping and other environmental anti-social behaviour issues
  • Lack of town pride and consideration for others
  • Off-road bikes
  • Drug dealing, drug taking (in public places), drug paraphernalia (i.e. as litter), drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
  • General lawlessness and lack of visible policing or deterrents
  • Concerns for personal safety when out and about
  • Racism

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Theme Report

Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 places a General Duty on public authorities and any other organisation providing a public function to take proactive steps for equality and diversity. This is known as the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

The purpose of the PSED is to make sure that public authorities and organisations carrying out public functions think about how they can improve society and promote equality in every aspect of their day-to-day business.

Equality, diversity and inclusion factors run through many of the emerging themes captured in this report. In some cases directly, such as in the case of the "diversity and welcoming people from different backgrounds" or "disability, access and inclusion" themes; but also indirectly in the way that some of the concerns raised are known to affect people with protected characteristics more severely than those without.

Health and Wellbeing Theme Report

Health and wellbeing related factors run through the majority of the emerging themes in the main findings report. This theme report discusses a broad range of factors which have a bearing on health and wellbeing (such as being part of a community, feeling safe, access to affordable leisure activities and experiencing poverty), as well as more obvious themes such as healthy diet and access to health services.

Heritage and Culture Theme Report

Heritage and natural assets was the most referenced theme in responses to the Big Conversation. It came out strongly as something that respondents cared deeply about and felt was a big benefit of living in Hartlepool, as well as being something that could help boost the local economy. Factors referenced relating to heritage and culture focussed on the strong social and industrial heritage of Hartlepool and also the many flourishing festivals and events taking place in the town.

Under the heading of Heritage and Culture, this report also discusses a range of related topics including:

  • Heritage and culture
  • Skills and learning
  • Employability
  • Pride of place
  • Sustainability / environment
  • Inclusion and access

Housing Theme Report

Housing was raised by respondents in relation to a range of different themes. Issues discussed directly relating to housing include access to quality, affordable housing, landlord / tenant problems, the rise in visible homelessness and a lack of amenities available to residents on new estates.

Other housing related comments were also received in relation to the "regeneration", "poverty and inequality" and "disability, access and inclusion" themes. Issues around a lack of suitable properties for older and disabled residents was felt to be a particular problem; along with a lack of quality affordable housing options.

Long Term Plan for Towns Theme Report

This report is slightly different to the others in that it was commissioned to look at the Big Conversation findings in relation to a set criteria laid out by the Long Term Plan for Towns, namely:

  • Safety and security
  • High streets, heritage and regeneration
    • Outdoor areas and green spaces
    • Regeneration
    • Business, jobs and prosperity
    • Shopping / retail facilities
  • Transport and connectivity

These criteria were broadly in line with the themes highlighted in the responses in any case, but means that the layout of this report is slightly different to the other theme reports as comments have been grouped under these headings. However, the comments themselves have not been edited or amended and remain the same as they were received so that respondents' views are recorded accurately.

On this page you will find a selection of reports taken from the Big Conversation Findings Report looking at specific theme areas. Click on the report title to download the report.

Please note, there is necessarily a great deal of cross-over and repetition between the theme reports presented here as they are all based on the same data. If you are interested in multiple theme areas listed on this page you may find it more beneficial to look at the main findings report on our Big Conversation homepage than read all the reports on this page.

Report Summaries

The theme reports include information from both the data and narrative sections of the Findings Report in one document. Each also includes the following:

  • "How to use this report", "How to present your findings" and "Referencing and branding" sections for those wishing to reproduce this data or to do their own analysis using the Big Conversation data
  • Summary of the emerging themes relating to the theme of the report
  • A selection of direct quotes taken from responses to the consultation relevant to the theme of the report
  • A breakdown of the data by question where the theme featured in the question responses (i.e. those questions where the responses were not relevant to the theme have been omitted)
  • The demographic breakdown of respondents (no personal or identifiable information is included)

We will add more themed reports as and when they are completed. If you have a particular theme or area of focus that is not covered here please contact us on yoursay@hartlepool.gov.uk for a chat about your requirements.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Theme Report

Crime and anti-social behaviour was the third most common theme referenced in the comments (after “heritage and natural assets” and “cleanliness”). Concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour raised by respondents included:

  • Litter, dog fouling, fly tipping and other environmental anti-social behaviour issues
  • Lack of town pride and consideration for others
  • Off-road bikes
  • Drug dealing, drug taking (in public places), drug paraphernalia (i.e. as litter), drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
  • General lawlessness and lack of visible policing or deterrents
  • Concerns for personal safety when out and about
  • Racism

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Theme Report

Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 places a General Duty on public authorities and any other organisation providing a public function to take proactive steps for equality and diversity. This is known as the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

The purpose of the PSED is to make sure that public authorities and organisations carrying out public functions think about how they can improve society and promote equality in every aspect of their day-to-day business.

Equality, diversity and inclusion factors run through many of the emerging themes captured in this report. In some cases directly, such as in the case of the "diversity and welcoming people from different backgrounds" or "disability, access and inclusion" themes; but also indirectly in the way that some of the concerns raised are known to affect people with protected characteristics more severely than those without.

Health and Wellbeing Theme Report

Health and wellbeing related factors run through the majority of the emerging themes in the main findings report. This theme report discusses a broad range of factors which have a bearing on health and wellbeing (such as being part of a community, feeling safe, access to affordable leisure activities and experiencing poverty), as well as more obvious themes such as healthy diet and access to health services.

Heritage and Culture Theme Report

Heritage and natural assets was the most referenced theme in responses to the Big Conversation. It came out strongly as something that respondents cared deeply about and felt was a big benefit of living in Hartlepool, as well as being something that could help boost the local economy. Factors referenced relating to heritage and culture focussed on the strong social and industrial heritage of Hartlepool and also the many flourishing festivals and events taking place in the town.

Under the heading of Heritage and Culture, this report also discusses a range of related topics including:

  • Heritage and culture
  • Skills and learning
  • Employability
  • Pride of place
  • Sustainability / environment
  • Inclusion and access

Housing Theme Report

Housing was raised by respondents in relation to a range of different themes. Issues discussed directly relating to housing include access to quality, affordable housing, landlord / tenant problems, the rise in visible homelessness and a lack of amenities available to residents on new estates.

Other housing related comments were also received in relation to the "regeneration", "poverty and inequality" and "disability, access and inclusion" themes. Issues around a lack of suitable properties for older and disabled residents was felt to be a particular problem; along with a lack of quality affordable housing options.

Long Term Plan for Towns Theme Report

This report is slightly different to the others in that it was commissioned to look at the Big Conversation findings in relation to a set criteria laid out by the Long Term Plan for Towns, namely:

  • Safety and security
  • High streets, heritage and regeneration
    • Outdoor areas and green spaces
    • Regeneration
    • Business, jobs and prosperity
    • Shopping / retail facilities
  • Transport and connectivity

These criteria were broadly in line with the themes highlighted in the responses in any case, but means that the layout of this report is slightly different to the other theme reports as comments have been grouped under these headings. However, the comments themselves have not been edited or amended and remain the same as they were received so that respondents' views are recorded accurately.

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