News on Your Driffield. Your Future.

The Commonplace evaluation results show a positive reaction to the new mural installation on Middle Street South.

The engagement, which took place 1^st - 25^th March reported that 92% of respondents had a positive reaction to the artwork project.

Residents were asked to provide their feedback on the completed art installation through the Driffield Commonplace engagement platform.

This is used by the ERYC Local Growth team, to gather thoughts and feedback from residents as well as those visiting, studying, working, or running a business in Driffield on key topics within the town. The information provided is then used to help shape the current and future projects for Driffield.

If you want to “have your say” on where you live, study, work or visit register online at www.driffield.commonplace.is

The mural project was produced by Lewis of Durham Spray Paints, managed by Driffield Town Council and funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), one aim of which is, to improve pride in place.

Results show that 87% of respondents reported an improved perception of the Middle Street North area because of the project.

Other project ideas for the town, provided by respondents, were broadly based around:

• Further development of artistic and heritage themes for the town
• Improving access to green space
• Development of key town assets such as the beck and canal
• Improving shopping choices
• Improved accessibility within the town centre to improve the visitor experience
• New events for the town.

Thank you to those who responded to the engagement.