Community Centres - You Said We Did
Quality of facilities - Rotherham community buildings customer satisfaction survey 2010
Many thanks to all those who took the time to complete a Customer Satisfaction Survey during 2010. Your comments are valued and very useful for us to know how we can improve our service to meet your current and future needs. We have listed below what you said and what we did or will consider doing at each building following the survey. Please don't hesitate to contact us with future comments or suggestions.
Broom Valley Club Room
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The décor could be improved |
The centre was refurbished during 2009 which included improvements to the décor and fixtures and fittings. |
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More up to date facilities |
The centre was refurbished during 2009 which included the installation of new facilities for disabled people amongst other things. |
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No hanging space for users to hang their coats |
We will look to provide a coat stand or hooks. |
Swinton Civic Hall
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The décor could be improved |
We will investigate the need for this and progress if necessary |
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The dance floor needs to be repaired |
This is currently on-going and will be repaired |
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Curtains are needed at the windows |
Unfortunately this will not be carried out |
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A licence for alcohol would be useful |
A licence used to be available but due to licensing laws it is no longer viable |
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A circle ball light would help to give the centre an atmosphere |
A disco ball is already available for use at the centre |
Eastwood Village
Nothingto report
Fir Close
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The taps need to be repaired |
Repaired this problem |
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People have been sticking things to the walls which has removed the paint when taken down |
A sign has been displayed asking people to not stick anything to the walls |
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A security shutter at the front door would help to stop vandalism and graffiti |
We have asked some contractors to give us quotations for this however there are some concerns as to whether the structure can support a shutter |
Greasbrough Public Hall
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The internal décor is poor |
We feel confident that the internal décor is adequate however will continue to review it and re-decorate when required |
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The building is not warm enough during the winter |
Last winter we tried a number of methods in order to make the building warmer. We are still working on this and will continue to do so |
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There is no parking |
Unfortunately the centre has no dedicated parking and there is no space to create any. |
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The acoustics of the building need to be improved (i.e. a suspended ceiling and curtains fitted) |
We are aware of this however we are unable to carry out the required changes at this moment in time. |
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The dance floor is not in a good condition |
We will arrange for this to be looked at and improved if necessary |
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A hearing loop should be installed |
This would be a nice addition however we are unable to carry it out at this moment in time. |
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More tables and chairs are needed |
New tables were purchased during 2009 and this amount seemed to be enough, we will review this and consider purchasing more if necessary. |
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It would be useful to have a blackout facility |
This would be a nice addition however we are unable to carry it out at this moment in time. |
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A sound system should be fitted |
This would be a nice addition however we are unable to carry it out at this moment in time. |
Kilnhurst Peoples Centre
Nothing to report
Oaklea Retreat
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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Double glazed windows should be fitted |
We have investigated this and are actively looking for grant funding to implement it |
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It is cold in the winter |
We have been looking at improving the heating system and are actively looking for grant funding to carry it out |
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The exterior of the building is poor |
The building was painted and the exterior cleaned up during 2009. We are also in the process of receiving quotations to install a sign on the building. |
Rawmarsh Peoples Centre
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The building is in a poor state of repair |
Many improvements have been made to this building over the last year. It is in a good state of repair |
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The building is very cold |
We are aware of this and are working hard to improve it. 3 heaters are being replaced. |
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Could sweeping brushes be stored in the kitchen for hirers to use |
There is no reason why not |
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Could a public notice board be erected outside to advertise upcoming events |
This would be a nice addition however we are unable to carry it out at this moment in time. |
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The internal décor and furniture is functional but looking tired |
One of the hirers has kindly replaced a lot of the furniture and fixtures and fittings within the centre. It is new and modern. |
Springwell Gardens
Nothing to report
St John's Green
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You said |
We did/Will do |
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The internal décor is poor |
We are working with the users of the centre to improve the décor |
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The building is cold |
We will investigate and aim to improve this |
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A hand washing facility is needed in the kitchen |
This has been done |


