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Read What we've said'In our 20th year of operation,' says Chairman Peter Eversden, 'it is important that we identify trends, new issues and requirements for the future. Our business plan, aims and activities need to be updated.' He emphasises the importance of a high response to the survey. 'Londonforum needs to be able to demonstrate that its priorities, responses to consultations, demands on other organisations and representations to the Greater London Authority, Central Government, the Civic Trust and other national amenity organisations are based on comprehensive input from its members.'
Under the heading 'Achievements and challenges' this is the third such survey the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies has carried out. Member societies are asked to list their important achievements over the last five years and the most significant issues and challenges they now have to deal with in their area. They are also asked to report on the areas of progress and the problem areas they are encountering in running their society; how far they are involved with borough development plans; what they regard as the biggest benefits of Londonforum membership; and the extent to which they are now handling information electronically.
Societies are also being asked to assess whether their membership is representative of the wider community, in terms of age and ethnic background, and whether they have the right skills in their committee.
A key question asks societies to suggest what they would like to see as the five main priorities for Londonforum over the next five years.
Organisations which are associate members of the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies have also been invited to give their views on their own achievements and frustrations, and the future issues they foresee as important.
The results of the survey will be published later this year.
10 April 2008