2020

Survey launched to get views of young people

Date Posted: 3:16 PM on Fri, 4 December 2020

Gedling Borough Council is launching a survey to get the views of young people in the borough.

A survey has been launched on the council’s website aimed at 11-16 years olds. The survey asks questions on a range of themes around the concerns of young people, how the council can improve its services for young people and how safe young people feel about where they live.

The survey has been created with input from Gedling Borough Council’s Youth Council members and young people involved in Nottinghamshire County Council’s Youth Services.

The survey will help the council to gain a better perspective of the issues that affect young people in Gedling and will give the council an improved understanding of how to support the views of young people with its own corporate plan, known as the Gedling Plan, which sets out the council’s objectives over the next three years. These objectives include creating healthier lifestyles for people, creating a more cohesive community and promoting a vibrant economy.

The consultation starts on Friday 4 December and will run until Friday 29 January 2021.

The survey is available at www.gedling.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Gedling Borough Council’s Youth Mayor, Muhammad Malik said:

 “It’s vitally important that the voices of young people in Gedling are heard. As the Youth Mayor, I know how important it is to represent the young people of our area but we need to know what the issues are so, if you are a young person reading this, please take a moment to fill out the survey or, if you are a parent, let your children know about this important survey.”

Portfolio Holder for Young People and Equalities, Councillor Viv McCrossen said:

“I’m very pleased that we are launching this important piece of consultation to get the views of young people in Gedling. We will use the survey results to set out how we can meet the needs of young people who, right now, are suffering terribly due to the pandemic. We need to do everything we can to support them and provide them with the services they need to support their health and wellbeing. Many young people may not be aware of what their local council can do for them but by filling out this survey, we will be able to get their views and make sure their voices are heard.”