Grand Union Canal (Hayes) – Maintenance & Improvement Survey
This short survey asks about your experience of the Grand Union Canal in the Hayes area. Your feedback will help identify maintenance priorities and potential improvements.
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How often do you visit the Grand Union Canal in the Hayes area?
Daily
A few times a week
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
This is my first visit
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What do you typically use the canal area for? (Select all that apply)
Walking
Running/Jogging
Cycling
Dog walking
Commuting/Travel route
Fishing
Boating/Canal activities
Nature watching/Photography
Sitting/Relaxing
Other
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Overall, how would you rate the quality of the canal area in Hayes?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
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Which aspects need the most improvement? (Select all that apply)
Litter and waste management
Path surface/maintenance (potholes, mud, flooding)
Vegetation management (overgrowth, invasive plants)
Personal safety and security (anti-social behaviour)
Lighting
Signage and wayfinding
Access points (ramps, gates, steps)
Facilities (bins, benches, toilets, water points)
Wildlife and habitat support
Water quality/odor
Towpath width and sharing space (walkers/cyclists)
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How safe do you feel when using the canal area in Hayes?
Very safe
Mostly safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Mostly unsafe
Very unsafe
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What specific maintenance issues have you noticed recently? (Please describe locations if possible)
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What improvements would you most like to see in the canal area? (Ideas, facilities, events, design changes, etc.)
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If you could prioritise ONE improvement for the next 6 months, what would it be?
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