29 September 2008, 08/222
People of
West Lancs
to have their say
Thousands of people across West Lancs are to
have their say on living in their area.
During the next few weeks, around 3,000 households across West Lancs will
receive a questionnaire asking for people to give their views on a
whole range of issues from crime and anti-social behaviour to health and wellbeing.
The survey is a Government requirement and all
councils across the country will be asking the same questions of
local residents so that national trends and comparisons can be
made.
In a money saving initiative, West Lancs District Council and Lancashire
County Council have joined forces to run the survey and are
appealing to residents to have their say.
Councillor Ian Grant, Leader of West Lancs
District Council, said: “This is an important survey that will
provide a real insight into how people feel about their local area
and pinpoint any issues of concern to local communities.
Every district across the whole country is required to take part in
this survey and by working together with Lancashire County Council,
as well as the other councils in Lancashire, we have been able to save many thousands
of pounds. We now need people to take part so that we can use
the results to develop future services.”
County Councillor Hazel Harding, Leader of
Lancashire County Council added: “By working together like this we
are saving money and acting in the best interests of local
taxpayers. The survey has to be done and it is our job to
make sure it is done in the most efficient way possible. We
are now asking anybody who receives a questionnaire to please fill
it in and send it back. It is only by listening to people and
acting on their views that we can ensure local communities improve
for the better.”
Related information
> Living
in West Lancs