Newcastle Elders' Council (Bill Ions) UK Network of Age-Friendly Cities Built Environment...

Elders Council of Newcastle

Older people

working

for

older people

Working groups• Transport and highways

• Communication

–Readers

–Everyone’s tomorrow – today!

–Newsletter

• Health and social care

• Learning and culture

• Older person friendly city

Routes to Engagement:

• Working Groups

• Newsletter --- Two monthly• Website ---

www.elderscouncil.org.uk

• Broadcast

• Information Days• Questionnaires/Surveys• Speaking & Listening to

Community Groups• Stands at Exhibitions &

Conferences

Working Group

Other Information

Questionnaire

Survey

Report

Agencies

• Public transport links; siting of bus stops

• Pedestrian crossing times• Streets – clean, safe, without

obstruction• Seats and social spaces• Trees, flowers, greenery• Appearance of buildings

• Street art and entertainment• Signposting and information • PUBLIC TOILETS

Other Surveys:

• Parks and Recreation Areas

• Supermarkets

• District Centres