Castle Ward, Winter Survey 2020

This survey will ask you about local issues that are relevant to residents of Castle Ward during the Winter of 2020.

The topics range from the response to the Coronavirus pandemic and community support, through to how you feel your local Councils should prioritise the recovery over the coming months.

This survey should take you about 5 minutes depending on your answers. All questions are optional unless indicated.

Supporting Health Workers
Would you be prepared to pay an extra 1p on the pound if that money went to the NHS?
- Yes
- No
Would you support a ‘Frontline Service Award’ payment (£29 per day) to NHS staff and careworkers, much like our country provides for the military on active duty?
- Yes
- No
Do you think the UK should work to become a hub for science and medicine so we can lead the fight against future pandemics?
- Yes
- No

Supporting our Local Businesses
This section will ask you about our local businesses and how you use them.
Many local businesses have struggled because they have been unable to open. When all shops are open will you be more or less likely to use our local high streets?
- More
- Less
- Neither
Do you use the Tiverton Pannier Market?
- Yes
- No
Many local shops have gone above and beyond to support local people. Are there any businesses you think deserve recognition for their work?
What would make you make more purchases locally?
- Free parking
- Visual improvements (e.g. flower displays, less litter)
- Better accessibility
- Other
What other reasons would make you make more purchases locally?*

Community Help
During the Coronavirus Pandemic our community has shown incredible resolve and spirit.
Are you aware of any of the community groups that are supporting people in our area?
- Yes
- No
Have you used any of these community support services?
- Yes
- No
Which community support services have you used?
Would you like to find out how you may be able to help?

Green and Public Spaces
Do you think the Council is doing enough to preserve and protect our green spaces?
- Yes
- No
Are you aware of local charities who are working to improve our green spaces, e.g. Allies Mid Devon who are restoring the water fountain in People’s Park?
- Yes
- No
Do you think the Council should focus on improving cycling and footpaths so we can do our bit for the environment and exercise?
- Yes
- No
What changes would you like to see in/around our green spaces? Do you have any ideas for improvements?

Local Democracy
If there was a local election tomorrow how would you vote?
- Liberal Democrats
- Conservatives
- Reform UK (formally the Brexit Party)
- Labour
- Green
If there was a general election tomorrow would you vote the same way?
- Yes
- No
What are the most important issues you’d like to see your local Councillors working on?

Protect Your Vote
The past few years have seen more elections than ever. Now the pandemic has postponed elections until 2021.

Thousands are applying for a postal vote to make sure they can vote easily.

You can print out an application form on the GOV.UK website or we will be happy to send you as many as you need.
Would you like a postal vote form(s) sent to your house?
- Yes
- No
How many forms would you like?
Please enter a number from 0 to 10.

Your details
We would like to keep you updated with campaigns and local information.
Can we keep you updated by email?
You can read our privacy and data policy on this website.
- Yes
- No
Your email address
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Postal address
As you have asked for us to send you one or more postal vote application forms, please provide your address.

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That is all of the questions on this survey.

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