The process of obtaining Villager’s views was started by conducting an initial “10x10” survey, the results of which can been seen below, and which form the basis of a more comprehensive survey.

To minimise distribution costs it was decided to use the existing monthly Newsletter system. Printing costs would be minimised by designing the survey so that it could be completed by two adults and including a detachable Youth Survey.
This method would cover the majority of the Village population with any shortfall being made available upon request and at a central pick up point.
It was also decided to capture the views of those people who worked within the village but who lived outside; General Surveys being made available to them.

After much deliberation and countless versions, the final version was ready: see next