- The main reason respondents reported being neither, unlikely or very unlikely to visit a new hub at Bransbury Park was because they prefer to exercise in other ways (41%).
- A third of respondents also reported that they prefer to use facilities located elsewhere (33%). Just under one out of five of these respondents said that they can’t afford to use sport and leisure facilities (19%). Popular ‘other’ comments included Bransbury Park being a difficult location to get to and parking or traffic issues putting people off visiting.
- Over two out of five of these respondents reported that nothing would encourage them to use a new physical activity and community hub at Bransbury Park (44%).
Unlikely to use a new hub
Summary
Reasons why respondents are unlikely to visit a new hub at Bransbury Park
Base: Respondents who selected "neither", "unlikely" or "very unlikely" to visit a new hub at Bransbury Park (407)
The following chart shows that the main reason why respondents reported being unlikely to visit the new hub is because they prefer to exercise in other ways (41%).
What would encourage respondents to visit a new hub (main themes)
Base: Respondents who are unlikely or very unlikely to visit a new hub at Bransbury Park (318)
| Themes | Percentage of respondents |
|---|---|
| Nothing would encourage me (due to location of hub, disability or health condition, prefer other ways of exercising, against the proposal) | 44% |
| Value for money (including discount schemes for local residents, the elderly, young people and families) | 15% |
| Parking provision and travel options (such as better bus links) | 11% |
| Good pool and gym | 9% |
| Good design of building and facilities (don't build on green space, high-quality) | 8% |
| Inclusive and accessible for all (disabled people, elderly people, children) | 8% |
| Flexible opening hours and not being too busy | 7% |
| Community atmosphere and facilities | 6% |
| Variety of classes and sports on offer | 6% |
