Northamptonshire Youth Opinions Survey

Northamptonshire Youth Opinions Survey

The Liberal Democrats took control of Northampton Borough Council for the first time on May 3rd 2007. One of the new Council's key priorities is the regeneration of Northampton town centre.

We also realise the need to work with young people in Northampton, so Liberal Youth have set up this survey to help find the issues that matter to you the most.

It'll only take a few minutes of your time, and will help us to make the town a safer, cleaner and nicer place to live.

You dont have to give your name or contact details, but we would be grateful if you would. It will help us contact you if you have any queries, or comments. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence.

1) Crime

Do you feel safe outside in our Town Centre during the day?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you feel safe outside in our Town Centre at night?

Yes
No
No answer

What do you think the Borough Council and Police should be doing to make our town safer?

Do you believe that Binge-Drinking is a problem for young people here?

Yes
No
No answer

If so, what do you think should be done to tackle binge drinking?

2) Education

Do you support Liberal Democrat plans to scrap University top-up fees and make Higher Education free of charge?

Yes
No
No answer

What do you think about the standard of education in Northamptonshire at the moment?

The average student will leave university with debts of between £15,000-20,000. What should be done to help students with this debt?

Do you think the Government should give more support to Vocational Education?

Yes
No
No answer

3) Environment

Do you think that Climate Change is one of the most serious issues facing the world today?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think taxes should be made greener by cutting Income Tax, and putting more emphasis on taxing pollution?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you agree with Lib Dem plans to put more money into Renewable Energy, rather than Nuclear Energy?

Yes
No
No answer

What do you think Councils should do to encourage more people to recycle?

4) Housing

Do you support Lib Dem calls for more affordable Housing?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think more should be done to help Young People buy their first home?

Yes
No
No answer

5) International

The Liberal Democrats were the only Major Party to oppose the invasion of Iraq. Do you think the war was a mistake?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think we should remove British Troops from Iraq as soon as possible?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think the USA have too much influence on UK Foreign Policy?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think the Government should spend more money on Aid to foreign countries?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you think the Government needs to do more to stop the Genocide in Darfur?

Yes
No
No answer

6) Student Life

Are you a Student at...
Choose only one of the following

School

Sixth Form

College

Northampton University

Another University

I am not a Student

No answer

Where are you Living?
Choose only one of the following

At Home

University Accommodation

Rented/Shared Accommodation

Other

No answer

How would you rate Northamptonshire's Lesuire Facilities?
Choose only one of the following

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

No answer

Have you used any of the following Venues?
Check any that apply

Roadmender
Soundhaus
Lings Forum
Other (Please Specify)

7) Transport

Is Public Transport too expensive in Northamptonshire?

Yes
No
No answer

Would you use the Bus more if it were Cheaper?

Yes
No
No answer

Do you own your own car?
Choose only one of the following

Yes

No, but I drive a car owned by someone else (Family Member, Partner, etc.)

No, but I have a Full License

No, and I do not have a License

No answer

In the last few years, do you think that Night Bus services have got better or worse?
Choose only one of the following

Better

Worse

Stayed the Same

Unsure

No answer

8) About You

Name:

Address

Postcode

Telephone Number

Only numbers may be entered in this field

E-mail Address

Are you...
Choose only one of the following

Currently Employed?

Just Finished Education?

A Student in Full-Time Education?

Unemployed?

No answer

Do you use any of the Following social Network sites?? If you use Facebook, you can find Northamptonshire Liberal Youth at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5850883915
Check any that apply

Facebook?
Myspace?
Bebo?

Who would you be likely to consider voting for, if an election were called today?
Check any that apply

Liberal Democrats
Labour
Conservatives
Greens
UKIP
BNP

What is your Date of Birth?

Format: YYYY-MM-DD
(eg: 2003-12-25 for Christmas day)

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