- Over a quarter of respondents leaving further comments feel that the council should readdress its funding and financial investments, for example by not wasting money on unnecessary projects which are not benefiting the city
- Some respondents would like to see development and regeneration of the city become more of a priority in the council’s budget, for example by reinvesting in run down areas of the city such as some retail areas, whilst others mention a better provision of facilities such as leisure centres or tourist attractions
- Other respondents also feel that money is wasted within the council itself, with some suggesting that the council make better use of the Civic Offices whilst most staff are working from home
Further comments
Summary
Most common themes from further comments
Base: Total sample (429)
| wdt_ID | Themes | Percentage of respondents (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Readdress funding / financial investments | 27 |
| 2 | Regeneration and city development | 19 |
| 3 | Travel infrastructure and public transport | 17 |
| 4 | Environment / green policies | 17 |
| 5 | Investment in health and wellbeing | 14 |
| 6 | Council tax | 12 |
| 7 | Housing | 11 |
| 8 | Students | 5 |
| 9 | Other | 16 |
This table shows that of further comments from respondents, 27% related to the council readdressing its funding and financial investments, 19% related to regeneration and city development, 17% related to travel infrastructure and public transport, 17% related to environment and green policies, 14% related to investment in health and wellbeing, 12% related to council tax, 11% related to housing, 5% related to students, and 16% comprised other comments.
