Guisborough Town Centre Health Check (Business) - 2025

1.

Name of your business:

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2.

Location of your business (street name):

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3.

Tick the box which best describes your business:

National multiple outlet

Franchise outlet

Independent outlet

Other (please specify)

4.

Please briefly list the primary and secondary goods and/or services that you retail:

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5.

For how long has your business operated in Guisborough town centre?

1 year or less

2 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11+ years

6.

How many staff are employed in your business?

Number of full-time staff

1

2

3 - 5

6 +

Number of part-time staff

1

2

3 - 5

6 +

7.

Are you considering changes to your business in the next 2 years?

Yes

No

Not sure

8.

In your view, how have trading conditions changed in Guisborough town centre?

Over the previous year

Significantly improved

Improved

No change

Worse

Significantly worse

Over the previous three years

Significantly improved

Improved

No change

Worse

Significantly worse

9.

In the future, how do you predict trading conditions will change in Guisborough town centre?

Over the next year

Significantly improve

Improve

No change

Worse

Significantly worse

Over the next three years

Significantly improve

Improve

No change

Worse

Significantly worse

10.

In overall terms, how satisfied are you with Guisborough town centre in meeting the needs of local businesses?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

11.

How would you rate the attractiveness of Guisborough town centre?

General attractiveness of the town centre

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

General maintenance- cleanliness of streets

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Seating and areas to congregate

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Pavement quality

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Greenery (trees and planting)

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Amount and appropriateness of public art

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Impact of vacant sites and buildings

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Lighting

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Signs, maps and information

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

12.

Please rate the following aspects of Guisborough town centre:

General feeling of vibrancy

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Attractions in the town centre other than shopping

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Number and range of places to eat

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Evening entertainment

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Retail offer

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Range of public events and festivals

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Variety of general market

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Frequency of specialist markets

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Amenities such as toilets

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

13.

How would you rate the safety and security in Guisborough town centre?

Feeling of safety and security during the day

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

Feeling of safety and security at night

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

14.

How has your perception of safety and security changed over the previous year?

Significantly improved

Improved

Neither improved nor declined

Declined

Significantly declined

15.

What are the main issues with safety and security in Guisborough town centre?

Theft

Anti-social behaviour

Drugs

Vandalism

Other (please specify)

16.

In your opinion, how effective is Guisborough town centre at drawing people in from outside the immediate area?

Very good

Good

Average

Poor

Very poor

17.

How satisfied are you with the current level of collaboration between the Council and businesses in Guisborough town centre?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

18.

Are you aware of the proposed improvements for Guisborough town centre?

Yes

No

19.

Do you know where you can get information about the proposed improvements for Guisborough town centre from?

Yes

No

20.

What is the best way to keep you up to date with the town centre improvements?

In person events

Social media

Email

Leaflets

Newsletter

Website

Other (please specify)

21.

What do you like most about trading in Guisborough town centre?

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22.

What do you like least about trading in Guisborough town centre?

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23.

Please let us know if you have any other comments about trading in Guisborough town centre:

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