Survey for people under the age of 18
Pendle Council is trying to find out what it can do to improve its relationship with young people and find ways to encourage them to express their views . We would like to understand the reasons why many young people are not on the Electoral Register .
Q1 Which school or college do you go to? Fisher More RC High School West Craven High Technology College Marsden Heights Community College Nelson & Colne College Park High School Burnley College Pendle Vale College Another school or college not listed Colne Primet Academy No longer at school or college
Q2 Does your school or college have a school council? Yes No Don't know
Q3 If yes, have you ever got involved with the school council? Yes No
Q4 Please tell us about your involvement or why you haven't got involved.
Your Local Council
Q5 Had you heard of Pendle Council before this survey? Yes No
Q6 Please tell us what you think the Council does. It's ok to leave this blank if you don't know. Q7 Do you know what a 'local councillor' does? Yes No, but I've heard of them No, and I've never heard of them
Q8 What do you think a local councillor does? It's ok to leave this blank if you don't know.
Having Your Say
Q9 Have you ever tried to have your say and give feedback on things that happen where you live? Yes, and I think it made a difference No, but I would know how to if I wanted to Yes, but I don't think it made a difference No, and I have no idea how to
Q10 What is the best way for you to tell us what you think about where you live?
Voting
When you reach the age of 18 you will be able to vote in an election and have the chance to choose who you would like to make decisions on your behalf .
To do this you must have your name on the Electoral Register . You can put your name on the Register when you are 16 .
Q11 When you're old enough, do you think you will vote? Yes No Don't know
Q12 Is there any reason why you would or wouldn't vote in the future?
Thank you for completing this survey.