- Only just over 30% of people feel that they are well informed about how to be involved with local decision making
- A strong majority of people believe that people from different backgrounds get on well together locally
- Generally you would like to know more about events and facilities within the district but you do not want more information about standards of service or council performance
- Almost half of citizens believe that we should treat each other with more respect and consideration
- Less than a quarter of people are not satisfied with the way in which local councils run things
- The district needs more good quality affordable housing:
- There are a number of empty residential properties that should be brought back into use
- Housing links to many other issues such as crime, health and educational attainment
