Budget consultation 2003
| Purpose | Find out residents' budget priorities and obtain an understanding of what residents perceive to be an acceptable level of increase in council tax for the coming financial year. |
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| Subject |
Budget and council priorities |
| Commissioned by | Corporate Research and Intelligence Team, Policy Unit |
| Geographic area |
All of Lancashire |
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| Method |
Questionnaire - postal |
| Consultation with |
Life in Lancashire panel |
| Date | 13/11/2003 - 11/12/2003 |
| Undertaken by | RBA Research Ltd |
Results
| Number in sample | 1332 |
|---|---|
| Number of responses | 751 |
| Response rate | 56% |
| Key findings | The service areas with the highest proportions of 'very important' responses are older people (51%), children and families (48%), schools (41%) and waste disposal services (41%). The percentage increase in Council Tax that respondents would be prepared to pay, just one in six (16%) support the assumed increase of 7% or more. |
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Contact information
For more information about this research contact:
Rebecca Robinson
01772 537787
rebecca.robinson@lancashire.gov.uk
Mick Edwardson
01772 530290
mick.edwardson@lancashire.gov.uk
Email: haveyoursay@lancashire.gov.uk