Life in Lancashire wave 22
| Purpose | This survey focuses on highway maintenance services in Lancashire, getting involved in local democracy, and county council spending priorities and budget. |
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| Subject |
Budget and council priorities Community engagement Cycle facilities Footpaths, bridleways and rights of way Road and pavement maintenance and repairs Street lighting |
| 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 | 11/06/2008 - 17/07/2008 |
| Undertaken by | Corporate Research and Intelligence Team, Policy Unit |
Results
| Number in sample | 3301 |
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| Number of responses | 2553 |
| Response rate | 77% |
| Key findings | HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SERVICES * Residents are most satisfied with the condition and maintenance of street lighting (72% and 79% satisfied respectively) and pedestrian crossings (62% and 72% satisfied respectively). They are least satisfied with the condition and maintenance of roads (39% and 34% satisfied respectively) and pavements (34% and 38% satisfied respectively). * Three-fifths of respondents disagreed that roads and pavements are repaired quickly (58% and 57% disagreed respectively). There was more agreement with the statement that streetlights are repaired quickly (41% agree). * Three-fifths of respondents were satisfied with winter maintenance services last year (59%). Most thought the council salts about the right amount of the road network (59%), although a third would like more roads salting (33%). * Among people who use each form of transport, people feel safest travelling in a car (93% safe), followed by as a pedestrian (76% safe). Feelings of safety among motorcycle and bicycle users are much lower (43% and 38% respectively), and only a quarter of horse riders feel safe. LOCAL DEMOCRACY * Most respondents would vote in elections, though more would vote in a general election (66%) than a local election (55%). There were few people who would not vote in either. * Almost twice as many people had heard of their MP (78%) than their local or district councillor (41% and 38% respectively). * Almost three-quarters of respondents have discussed politics or political news with someone (72%). Two-thirds of respondents have also donated money (or paid membership) to a charity or campaigning organisation (64%) or signed a petition (62%). * More people disagreed than agreed that they can change the way the country is run by getting involved in politics (40% and 29% respectively); and they can influence decisions affecting their local area (39% and 33% respectively). |
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Contact information
For more information about this research contact:
Melissa Sherliker
01772 535019
Email: haveyoursay@lancashire.gov.uk