Place Standard Tool

Closes 30 Nov 2025

Resources: Schools, libraries, shops and other services

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When facilities and services in a place, such as schools, doctors, shops, libraries, social care and community groups are easy to access locally, this can help people to live independent, healthy and fulfilling lives. It can be difficult for some people where there is a lack of local facilities, the quality of those facilities is poor, or where the services and support available in the community is limited.

Things to consider in this section:
You might want to consider things like community hall; local shops; gym; swimming pool; health centre; school, college or uni; libraries; wifi; youth cafe; sports hall; youth workers; advice.

8. What is my place like for accessing services we need?
9. What is good about schools, libraries, shops and other services?
10. What could make schools, libraries, shops and other services better in the future?