Ipswich Cultural Strategy Survey

Ipswich Cultural Strategy Survey
Ipswich is thinking about its future - how it feels to live here, what people can take part in, and how creativity shows up in everyday life. We’re working on a long-term Cultural Strategy to shape our cultural offer, and we’ve also put our name forward for City of Culture.

This survey is a chance to have your say. What you share will help make sure plans for Ipswich are shaped by local voices, and that any City of Culture bid is stronger because it’s rooted in real experiences, not just big ideas.

You don’t need to be “into culture” to take part, we’re interested in everyday life, creativity in all its forms, and what Ipswich means to you.

What do we mean by culture and creativity?

We mean whatever it means to you.

It could be art, music, sport, food, fashion, gaming, street life, history, language, making things, caring for others, telling stories, online spaces, or something else entirely.

There are no right answers. We want to understand how Ipswich feels, looks and works from your point of view. You can answer about Ipswich as a whole or focus on a specific place, space, or experience that means a lot to you.

You can chose to just answer a few short questions or you can choose to upload something, and answer as many or as few questions as you like.
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If you are responding on behalf of any Organisation or Community, please state the name below:
Full Name*

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What is your email address?*
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Answer a few questionsUpload something (photo, video, audio, writing, artwork)Both
Please share your feedback about cultural experiences or suggestions for Ipswich.*
Upload something that represents Ipswich to you (please limit audio and video files to no more than 1 minute)

This could be:
- a photo or short video
- a voice note or piece of music
- a drawing, poem, bit of writing
- a screenshot, meme, or online space
- It doesn’t need to be “good” or polished, just meaningful to you.
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Why did you choose this?
What does it say about Ipswich or your life here?
What do you enjoy doing in Ipswich and what do you wish you could do more of?
On the streets / town centreParks or outdoor spacesCommunity spacesAt home or onlineEvents or festivalsVenuesI don’t really notice itOther
YesSometimesNot reallyNot at allNot sure
CostNothing to doTransportNot feeling welcomeYoung people aren't listened toTime/school/workNothing, its easyOther
YesMaybeProbably notDefinitely notNot sure yet
What would make Ipswich a place you’d want to stay or come back to?
In one sentence: what do you want Ipswich to be known for? Think about culture, creativity, music, history, sport, community - anything!
If you had one wish for Ipswich's future, what would it be?
What makes Ipswich feel like a good place to live or not?
Whose voices or stories or experiences do you think are missing or overlooked in Ipswich?
Sharing ideasTaking part in activitiesVolunteeringHelping organise thingsNot sure yetNot interested
On the streets / town centreParks or outdoor spacesCommunity spacesAt home or onlineEvents or festivalsVenuesI don’t really notice itOther
In one sentence: what should Ipswich feel like in 10 years’ time? It could be atmosphere, opportunities, creativity, community, or everyday life.
If you had one wish for Ipswich's future, what would it be?
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While the New Wolsey Theatre is facilitating the survey, all responses will be securely transferred to and analysed by the Ipswich Cultural Strategy team and the Ipswich City of Culture team. Your data will be stored and processed in line with UK Data Protection Policy by Ipswich Central, and will be used solely for this purpose. The Ipswich City of Culture 2029 Company and the Cultural Strategy Team will also use this data in accordance with these same data protection standards.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting GDPR@wolseytheatre.co.uk

You can read GDPR rules before submitting your answers here: GDPR Data Protection ‘Our Policy’.
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