Polling reveals public’s top issues ahead of local elections
A YouGov poll found that the state of roads, cost of living, and NHS/health are the top issues facing local areas in the UK. The survey of over 2,000 people revealed varying priorities among different age groups.
A recent YouGov poll surveyed over 2,000 people in the UK about the most important issues facing their local area. The top concerns were the state of roads (37%), cost of living (35%), and NHS/health (29%). In contrast, issues like social care, facilities for young people, and waste collection were a priority for less than 5% of respondents. National issues like petrol prices (12%) and immigration (19%) were also cited, despite local leaders having no jurisdiction over them. The economy was a priority for 35-41% of respondents under 65, but only 25% of those over 65. The survey was conducted at the end of March.
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