Economic Development - User Surveys

Community Planning is about organisations working together to achieve city targets that make life better for those that live and work there.  There are 4 boards - 1 of these in the Jobs, Skills and Education Board which looks at various areas.  The Educational Inequalities Group is a group of people representing a wide range of organisations across the city (such as Universities/Colleges, Department for Education, Education Authority, Belfast City Council) working to help ensure that every young person in Belfast has the skills, qualifications and qualities needed to help them achieve their goals.   

This information is important to us as it will help us when agreeing the priorities.  When giving us your thoughts and views please take some time to give us as much information as possible.  

Your privacy and how we will use your data 

You do not have to sign in or register on our Your Say Belfast platform to take part.  However if you are a registered user, you must sign out of Your Say Belfast account so that your response is anonymous. Please be aware, that if you are signed into Your Say Belfast, your email and site registration details can be linked to this survey.  

Belfast City Council is the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) for any personal data gathered from this survey.  You are not asked to provide any personal data, but if you do, the personal data you provide consensually will be held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule. 

As part of the analysis and reporting, we may share written comments and aggregated results with partner agencies or publish summarised results (which may include your comments) in the public domain. If we do this, no personal data or personal information will be shared or disclosed.  If you are responding on behalf of a group or organisation, we may ask that you include the name of the group or organisation.  If applicable, we will seek your permission to disclose your organisation name (and any written comments) in our analysis and feedback reports.     

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data, please email policy@belfastcity.gov.uk.  If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall, Belfast BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk

Information will not be shared and will be kept confidential   

Hi all,

I hope you all are keeping well and enjoying your jobs in Belfast City Council through the JobStart Scheme.  Can you please take 5 minutes to complete this survey?  I will send these out every 6 weeks of so, as I want to make sure that you all are getting on OK. 

Please be open and honest in your responses.  Your name will not be shared to anyone without your permission. 

Looking forward to meeting up with you all in May

Thanks in advance 

Jonathan :-)

PRIVACY NOTICE - Belfast City Council is the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) for any personal data gathered from this survey.  If you provide any personal data consensually, it will be held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule. 

Hi all,

I hope you all are keeping well and enjoying your jobs in Belfast City Council through the JobStart Scheme.  Can you please take 5 minutes to complete this survey?  I will send these out every 6 weeks of so, as I want to make sure that you all are getting on OK. 

Please be open and honest in your responses.  Your name will not be shared to anyone without your permission. 

Looking forward to meeting up with you all in May

Thanks in advance 

Jonathan :-)

PRIVACY NOTICE - Belfast City Council is the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) for any personal data gathered from this survey.  If you provide any personal data consensually, it will be held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule. 

Belfast City Council is committed to supporting residents and businesses to grow and develop.  We have seen the benefits through the Department for Communities funded JobStart Schemes.    

We are conscious that there are a number of JobStart opportunities remaining unfilled, therefore Belfast City Council plans to run a ‘Meet the Employer’ event to support your business to fill any unfilled JobStart opportunities before the scheme closes to participants.  This will help you to recruit talent into your business, and support people to secure valuable employment opportunities.   This event will be promoted and significant engagement will take place to ensure as many people as possible attend this JobStart 50+ jobs fair. 

We are planning to run this event in 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast on Thursday 29 August 10am - 1pm.  Places will be limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.  To request a stand please complete this short form.

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the JobStart Scheme.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Belfast City Council is committed to supporting residents and businesses to grow and develop.  We have seen the benefits to Council and to the young people we have employed through the the Department for Communities funded JobStart Scheme.  

We are conscious that there are a number of JobStart opportunities remaining unfilled, therefore Belfast City Council plans to run a ‘Meet the Employer’ day to support your business to fill any unfilled JobStart opportunities and support young people to secure valuable employment opportunities to help them develop their skills and employability.   This event will be promoted and significant engagement will take place to ensure as many young people as possible attend this event. 

We are planning to run this event in 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast on 8 May 10am - 2pm.  Places will be limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.  We would be greatly appreciative if you could please take a few minutes to complete this form If you could please complete this short form 

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the JobStart Scheme.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Belfast City Council is committed to supporting residents and businesses to grow and develop.  We have seen the benefits to Council and to the young people we have employed through the this Department for Communities funded JobStart Scheme.  

We are conscious that a number of JobStart opportunities remain unfilled, therefore Belfast City Council is considering running a ‘meet the employer’ day prior to scheme closing to support your business to fill any unfilled vacancies and support young people to secure valuable employment opportunities to help them develop their skills and employability.  We are seeking to establish the interest in such an event and therefore if you could please take a few minutes to let us know if this is something you would be interested in attending.

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the JobStart Scheme.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Many thanks for coming along to The MAC today (31 May 2022).  

We hope that you found today helpful, and that you met some prospective young people through the JobStart Scheme.  

We would be appreciative if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey to help us get your views, feedback and suggestions. 

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the JobStart Scheme.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Many thanks for coming along to the Take Next Step Employment Academy Roadshow today 

We hope that you found today helpful.  We would be appreciative if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey to help us get your views, feedback and suggestions. 

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform.

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can get your feedback on the event.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Many thanks for coming along to The MAC today (31 May 2022).  

We hope that you found today helpful, and that you met some prospective young people through the JobStart Scheme.  

We would be appreciative if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey to help us get your views, feedback and suggestions. 

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the JobStart Scheme.  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Job Start Scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Thank you for agreeing to take part in this short survey.  The survey will take approximately 5 minutes and we greatly value your feedback about your test trading experience at St George's Market.

Your feedback will help us better provide support to small local businesses in Belfast. 

Belfast City Council are currently delivering a wide-range of academies including Classroom Assistant Academies, and Classroom Assistant Upskilling Academies.  To support planning activity for next year and establishing level of need we would be greatly appreciate it if you could please complete this short survey.

We currently deliver a Classroom Assistant Employment Academy which provides an introduction to the sector, and insight into the range of tasks and responsibilities contained within the classroom assistant job role, as well as the range of classroom assistant roles.  Through our Upskilling Academy there is also the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification after the person has gained employment. To apply applicants must live in Belfast and be currently unemployed. Experience is not essential. 

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform.

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can get your feedback on the event.  The personal data may be shared with Delivery Agent delivering the Classroom Assistant Academies.  Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.   The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Jonathan Twinem by email at twinemj@belfastcity.gov.uk If you wish to contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer, please write to Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or send an email to dataprotection@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Our records show that you previously completed the Go For It programme and received a business plan. While every successful business can benefit from a business plan it is recognised that ongoing support is vital, especially during early stages.

To help support early start businesses Belfast City Council is currently making plans for provision of relevant support and your feedback would be very welcomed to help inform the content of future events. 

Belfast City Council is very grateful for your time and has intentionally kept attached survey length to a minimum, though should you wish to provide further feedback space has been provided. If you could take a few moments to complete this survey, your views will help to develop future plans.

Additionally you can also register to receive regular updates on Belfast City Council business supports here if you wish.

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the Business Start Up support  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Business Start Up scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide. Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.  The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Tony Kearns by email at kearnst@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Our records show that you previously completed the Go For It programme and received a business plan. While every successful business can benefit from a business plan it is recognised that ongoing support is vital, especially during early stages.

To help support early start businesses Belfast City Council is currently making plans for provision of relevant support and your feedback would be very welcomed to help inform the content of future events. 

Belfast City Council is very grateful for your time and has intentionally kept attached survey length to a minimum, though should you wish to provide further feedback space has been provided. If you could take a few moments to complete this survey, your views will help to develop future plans.

Additionally you can also register to receive regular updates on Belfast City Council business supports here if you wish.

Privacy Notice

Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering your survey response via this engagement platform. 

You are providing your personal data on a consensual basis to the Council whose lawful basis for processing is for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.  We are collecting this data so that we can contact you about the Business Start Up support  The personal data may be shared internally within the Council with staff who are involved in supporting the Business Start Up scheme and where applicable for responding to any requests for further information.  Your personal data may also be shared with contractors appointed by the Council to manage information you provide. Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the Council to do so.  The personal data is held and stored by the Council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with data protection legislation and in line with the Council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Tony Kearns by email at kearnst@belfastcity.gov.uk 

Would you like the opportunity to benchmark your business?

 Launched in November 2023, Go Succeed is the new go to business service, funded by the UK Government and powered by the government’s Levelling Up Fund. It represents a multi-million-pound investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses and aims to provide a holistic approach to government support services with a greater focus on providing a tailored service to suit individual needs in a bid to foster enterprise across the region. Promising to support entrepreneurs, new starts and existing businesses across Northern Ireland the service is led by Northern Ireland’s 11 local Councils, and will deliver flexible support to service users, including mentoring, masterclasses, peer networks, access to grant funding, business plans and so much more.

An online benchmarking tool will form part of the enabling architecture of Go Succeed, supporting NI entrepreneurs and businesses to measure and compare their progress to drive improvement.

The key aims of a benchmarking tool:  

• To enable new business owners the opportunity to access their progress against sector trends
• To enable comparisons with business peers on aspects such as productivity levels
• To provide good practice insights
• To provide NI businesses with case studies and success stories 

We would like your feedback to understand what your needs are, so that we can incorporate these into the tool requirements. The questionnaire should take around 7 minutes. Thank you for your time, 

Go Succeed 

Completion of the equality monitoring form is entirely optional and is not a condition of your application to obtain a test trading space. If you decide to complete the equality monitoring form, we accept that you are opting to freely submit personal data on a consensual basis. Any personal data and special category data which is collected on the equality monitoring form will be processed, retained and stored anonymously.

The following questions are optional. 

By providing us with equality monitoring information you will help us to ensure we provide a fair service to all the people in the community. This information will be held anonymously and only used for the purpose of meeting our equality monitoring obligations.

The following questions are optional. 

By providing us with equality monitoring information you will help us to ensure we provide a fair service to all the people in the community. This information will be held anonymously and only used for the purpose of meeting our equality monitoring obligations. Read our Privacy Notice here.