Hertford 2030 - Building a Sustainable Future Together

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Hertford Town Council is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. While this target applies specifically to the Council's own operations, we hope to inspire and support the broader community to join us in pursuing sustainable practices and contributing to a greener future.

Within the scope of Hertford Town Council, we would like to know what matters most to you and how we can help you and your community become net zero, more nature-friendly, and sustainable.

This survey should take about five minutes to finish, and we really appreciate your time and feedback.

Thank you.

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* 1. What does "sustainability" mean to you?
Tip: Think of the first word or short phrase that comes to mind when you hear "sustainability."

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* 2. Please rank the importance of each environmental challenge in Hertford from the list below.
(Note: Although Hertford Town Council does not manage rubbish collection, transport, or road maintenance—those are handled by East Herts Council and Hertfordshire County Council—we want to understand what is important to you and ensure we are doing what we can to influence decisions in these areas.)

	Not Important	Slightly Important	Moderately Important	Very Important	Extremely Important	N/A
Enhancing clean air	Enhancing clean air Not Important	Enhancing clean air Slightly Important	Enhancing clean air Moderately Important	Enhancing clean air Very Important	Enhancing clean air Extremely Important	Enhancing clean air N/A
Maintaining green spaces	Maintaining green spaces Not Important	Maintaining green spaces Slightly Important	Maintaining green spaces Moderately Important	Maintaining green spaces Very Important	Maintaining green spaces Extremely Important	Maintaining green spaces N/A
Reducing traffic congestion	Reducing traffic congestion Not Important	Reducing traffic congestion Slightly Important	Reducing traffic congestion Moderately Important	Reducing traffic congestion Very Important	Reducing traffic congestion Extremely Important	Reducing traffic congestion N/A
Reducing waste and litter	Reducing waste and litter Not Important	Reducing waste and litter Slightly Important	Reducing waste and litter Moderately Important	Reducing waste and litter Very Important	Reducing waste and litter Extremely Important	Reducing waste and litter N/A
Improving river quality	Improving river quality Not Important	Improving river quality Slightly Important	Improving river quality Moderately Important	Improving river quality Very Important	Improving river quality Extremely Important	Improving river quality N/A
Minimising water consumption	Minimising water consumption Not Important	Minimising water consumption Slightly Important	Minimising water consumption Moderately Important	Minimising water consumption Very Important	Minimising water consumption Extremely Important	Minimising water consumption N/A
Preserving wildlife	Preserving wildlife Not Important	Preserving wildlife Slightly Important	Preserving wildlife Moderately Important	Preserving wildlife Very Important	Preserving wildlife Extremely Important	Preserving wildlife N/A
Provision of renewable energy	Provision of renewable energy Not Important	Provision of renewable energy Slightly Important	Provision of renewable energy Moderately Important	Provision of renewable energy Very Important	Provision of renewable energy Extremely Important	Provision of renewable energy N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How would you rate your use of the following eco-friendly practices in your home?

	Always	Often	Sometimes	Considering	Rarely	Never	N/A
Installing energy-efficient light bulbs	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Always	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Often	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Sometimes	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Considering	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Rarely	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs Never	Installing energy-efficient light bulbs N/A
Using smart meters	Using smart meters Always	Using smart meters Often	Using smart meters Sometimes	Using smart meters Considering	Using smart meters Rarely	Using smart meters Never	Using smart meters N/A
Unplugging devices when not in use	Unplugging devices when not in use Always	Unplugging devices when not in use Often	Unplugging devices when not in use Sometimes	Unplugging devices when not in use Considering	Unplugging devices when not in use Rarely	Unplugging devices when not in use Never	Unplugging devices when not in use N/A
Using energy-efficient appliances	Using energy-efficient appliances Always	Using energy-efficient appliances Often	Using energy-efficient appliances Sometimes	Using energy-efficient appliances Considering	Using energy-efficient appliances Rarely	Using energy-efficient appliances Never	Using energy-efficient appliances N/A
Installing solar panels	Installing solar panels Always	Installing solar panels Often	Installing solar panels Sometimes	Installing solar panels Considering	Installing solar panels Rarely	Installing solar panels Never	Installing solar panels N/A
Insulating walls, roofs, or floors	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Always	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Often	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Sometimes	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Considering	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Rarely	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors Never	Insulating walls, roofs, or floors N/A
Draught-proofing doors and windows	Draught-proofing doors and windows Always	Draught-proofing doors and windows Often	Draught-proofing doors and windows Sometimes	Draught-proofing doors and windows Considering	Draught-proofing doors and windows Rarely	Draught-proofing doors and windows Never	Draught-proofing doors and windows N/A
Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider)	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Always	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Often	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Sometimes	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Considering	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Rarely	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) Never	Using renewable energy sources (e.g., switching to a green energy provider) N/A
Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Always	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Often	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Sometimes	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Considering	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Rarely	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed Never	Turning down heating or air conditioning when not needed N/A
Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing)	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Always	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Often	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Sometimes	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Considering	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Rarely	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) Never	Using energy-efficient windows (double or triple glazing) N/A

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* 4. With regard to greener travel what would encourage you to use eco-friendly forms of transportation more often such as cycling, walking and public transport within Hertford?

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* 5. Which of the following actions to help nature and wildlife in and around the town of Hertford are most important you?

	Not Important	Slightly Important	Moderately Important	Very Important	Extremely Important	N/A
Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc.	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. Not Important	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. Slightly Important	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. Moderately Important	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. Very Important	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. Extremely Important	Create wildlife habitats on Hertford Town Council properties for example, rock piles, nesting boxes, hedgehog houses, planting trees and hedgerows, etc. N/A
Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds.	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. Not Important	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. Slightly Important	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. Moderately Important	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. Very Important	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. Extremely Important	Use of eco-friendly planting in Hertford's planters and display beds. N/A
Increase biodiversity by planting native species	Increase biodiversity by planting native species Not Important	Increase biodiversity by planting native species Slightly Important	Increase biodiversity by planting native species Moderately Important	Increase biodiversity by planting native species Very Important	Increase biodiversity by planting native species Extremely Important	Increase biodiversity by planting native species N/A
Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards Not Important	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards Slightly Important	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards Moderately Important	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards Very Important	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards Extremely Important	Include wild areas in allotments and churchyards N/A
Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives Not Important	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives Slightly Important	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives Moderately Important	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives Very Important	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives Extremely Important	Help promote wildlife charities and community initiatives N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How would you rate your use of the following practices to preserve wildlife, save water and support nature at home, work, local groups or organisations?

	Always	Often	Sometimes	Considering	Rarely	Never	N/A
Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Always	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Often	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Sometimes	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Considering	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Rarely	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden Never	Creating a wildflower area or pollinator-friendly garden N/A
Building or maintaining a compost heap	Building or maintaining a compost heap Always	Building or maintaining a compost heap Often	Building or maintaining a compost heap Sometimes	Building or maintaining a compost heap Considering	Building or maintaining a compost heap Rarely	Building or maintaining a compost heap Never	Building or maintaining a compost heap N/A
Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond)	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Always	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Often	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Sometimes	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Considering	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Rarely	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) Never	Creating a wildlife-friendly garden (e.g., planting native species, creating a pond) N/A
Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Always	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Often	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Sometimes	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Considering	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Rarely	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers Never	Avoiding the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers N/A
Growing your own vegetables or herbs	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Always	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Often	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Sometimes	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Considering	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Rarely	Growing your own vegetables or herbs Never	Growing your own vegetables or herbs N/A
Collecting rainwater for garden use	Collecting rainwater for garden use Always	Collecting rainwater for garden use Often	Collecting rainwater for garden use Sometimes	Collecting rainwater for garden use Considering	Collecting rainwater for garden use Rarely	Collecting rainwater for garden use Never	Collecting rainwater for garden use N/A
Planting trees or shrubs in your garden	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Always	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Often	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Sometimes	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Considering	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Rarely	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden Never	Planting trees or shrubs in your garden N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How can Hertford Town Council support you to engage in greener practices at home, work, and in your local groups or organisations? Please place in order of importance.

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* 8. Do you use reusable containers such as water bottles or beakers?

	Yes	No	Sometimes
Water Bottles	Water Bottles Yes	Water Bottles No	Water Bottles Sometimes
Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers Yes	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers No	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers Sometimes
Reusing/refilling bottles for cleaning or personal hygiene products	Reusing/refilling bottles for cleaning or personal hygiene products Yes	Reusing/refilling bottles for cleaning or personal hygiene products No	Reusing/refilling bottles for cleaning or personal hygiene products Sometimes
Reusing food containers by refilling	Reusing food containers by refilling Yes	Reusing food containers by refilling No	Reusing food containers by refilling Sometimes

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* 9. Hertford Town Council, along with local businesses and 'City to Sea,' are supporting efforts to introduce refill stations at cafes, BEAM, and other locations where you can refill bottles and beakers. What additional steps would encourage you to use refill options more often in Hertford?

	More 'City To Sea' refill places	'City to Sea' refills during the evening	FREE reusable water bottles	Drinking water fountain in the town	Wouldn't use
Water Bottles	Water Bottles More 'City To Sea' refill places	Water Bottles 'City to Sea' refills during the evening	Water Bottles FREE reusable water bottles	Water Bottles Drinking water fountain in the town	Water Bottles Wouldn't use
Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers More 'City To Sea' refill places	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers 'City to Sea' refills during the evening	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers FREE reusable water bottles	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers Drinking water fountain in the town	Reusable Coffee/Tea Beakers Wouldn't use

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* 10. What other measures would encourage you to use these refill options for cleaning, personal hygiene and food items?

	More shops selling refill products	More choice of products	Knowing where to go to refill	Wouldn't use
Reusing containers for cleaning products	Reusing containers for cleaning products More shops selling refill products	Reusing containers for cleaning products More choice of products	Reusing containers for cleaning products Knowing where to go to refill	Reusing containers for cleaning products Wouldn't use
Reusing food containers	Reusing food containers More shops selling refill products	Reusing food containers More choice of products	Reusing food containers Knowing where to go to refill	Reusing food containers Wouldn't use

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Are you aware that the Refill app and window stickers show shops and cafes where you can refill a water bottle?

Yes

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* 12. Have you participated in any local environmental initiatives or community programmes?

Yes, if 'Yes' please give more information:

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* 13. If you have any additional comments or suggestions on how Hertford Town Council and the residents of Hertford can help the town achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, please share them here:

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* 14. How would you prefer to receive information about the Town Council's environmental initiatives? Please select all that apply.

Social Media

Website

Email newsletters

Community Noticeboards

Public meetings and events

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* 15. If you would like to receive updates from Hertford Town Council, please provide your email address below. We will only use your email for communication related to council updates and not for any other purposes. Providing your email is optional, and your survey responses will remain anonymous.

I consent to my email address being used by Hertford Town Council for future update

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Hertford 2030 - Building a Sustainable Future Together

Have your say...

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* 1. What does "sustainability" mean to you? Tip: Think of the first word or short phrase that comes to mind when you hear "sustainability."

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* 3. How would you rate your use of the following eco-friendly practices in your home?

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* 4. With regard to greener travel what would encourage you to use eco-friendly forms of transportation more often such as cycling, walking and public transport within Hertford?

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* 5. Which of the following actions to help nature and wildlife in and around the town of Hertford are most important you?

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* 6. How would you rate your use of the following practices to preserve wildlife, save water and support nature at home, work, local groups or organisations?

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* 7. How can Hertford Town Council support you to engage in greener practices at home, work, and in your local groups or organisations? Please place in order of importance.

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* 8. Do you use reusable containers such as water bottles or beakers?

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* 9. Hertford Town Council, along with local businesses and 'City to Sea,' are supporting efforts to introduce refill stations at cafes, BEAM, and other locations where you can refill bottles and beakers. What additional steps would encourage you to use refill options more often in Hertford?

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* 10. What other measures would encourage you to use these refill options for cleaning, personal hygiene and food items?

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* 11. Are you aware that the Refill app and window stickers show shops and cafes where you can refill a water bottle?

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* 12. Have you participated in any local environmental initiatives or community programmes?

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* 13. If you have any additional comments or suggestions on how Hertford Town Council and the residents of Hertford can help the town achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, please share them here:

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* 14. How would you prefer to receive information about the Town Council's environmental initiatives? Please select all that apply.

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* 15. If you would like to receive updates from Hertford Town Council, please provide your email address below. We will only use your email for communication related to council updates and not for any other purposes. Providing your email is optional, and your survey responses will remain anonymous.

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* 16. Please add your email here:

* 1. What does "sustainability" mean to you?
Tip: Think of the first word or short phrase that comes to mind when you hear "sustainability."