Stage Two Designs Consultation Feedback Dashboard

A series of opportunities where provided for consultees to provide free text feedback in the online surveys relating to the Stage 2 Designs. Further information including these questions and a sample of the feedback received can be found below relating to the BASE2 scheme. 

Q1 Will the BASE2 provide the facilities and support you need to start / grow your business and collaborate with other businesses? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• A small number of free text comments where provided alongside submitted answers which suggested in favour of the mix of co-working space, starter units and rentals and a suggestion to explore Preston's co-operative movement. 

Q2 How else could the BASE2 support you in learning, upskilling, and developing digital skills? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Provisions including conference space, courses on social media. 

• A number of consultees in favour of the development as it would provide much needed support to local businesses and the provision of event space and using it as a centre of business networks, training and meetings. 

Q3 What could the BASE2 offer in addition to help you start a business or grow your business? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Offer information relating to business rates, insurance, leases, hidden costs in running a business; networking events; mentors; community and business support services. 

Q4 As the economy recovers from COVID-19, are there any particular aspects you would like to see as part of the BASE2 hub that would support local people and businesses? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Encouraging young people to start up their own business, start a shop local discount scheme, totally locally, loyalty shopping schemes; co-working space / flexible and accessible space / event space. 

Q5 What other business facilities/services could you make use of in Leyland or the surrounding area and the benefit that this would bring? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Free Wi-Fi or Internet Cafes; provision of leisure facilities i.e. Youth Zone / Cinema / Bowling; need for a community space / hub for support groups. 

Q6 Are you a training/education provider? - If yes, what space/facilities would you need? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Classroom and small practical space; meeting space' think tanks; incubator space. 

Q7 Would you be seeking to use the office or co-working space at BASE2?  - If other, please provide further comments? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Some consultees are not seeking any space at BASE2 and others would be seeking meeting space for community / volunteer groups. 

Q8 Do you have any further comments or suggestions on the layout and facilities for BASE2? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Some consultees had no further comments or where not in favour of the development and others suggested it is a great idea and needed for Leyland 

• Individual items of feedback included: the need to be open after 5pm, need for event space, ensuring the facility is well managed. 

Q9 Any other comments on the BASE2 development? 

The feedback suggested the following:- 

• Little feedback was received here but suggested the following - individual items of feedback suggested being in favour of the BASE2 while other feedback suggested the proposed housing not being a good use for the land and would be better as offices / car parking.