Young People and Community Councils

We would like your views on what would encourage more young people to get involved in their Community Council.

Community Councils have a statutory responsibility to gather and represent the views of local people, including young people, to the Council and other public bodies.

Community Councils may carry out other activities that are in the general interest of the community.

Members of Community Councils are local volunteers who think and care about their area and want it to become a better place to live, work, and visit.

The minimum age to stand for election to an Angus Community Council is 16. Each Community Council may nominate up to five youth members (aged 14 and over)

Find out more about Community Councils and what they do on our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/council_committees_and_elections/community_councils

This survey was co-designed with young people in Angus.

Your age

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14-15 years

16-18 years

19-25 years

Your postcode (optional)

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e.g. DD8 1AN

Are you aware of your local Community Council?

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Yes

Don't know

Here is a list of things Community Councils can do. (Tick those you know of)

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Hold meetings so people can attend in person

Hold meetings online so more people can join in

Hold events to ask residents for ideas

Hold exhibitions to show what the Community Council plans to do

Represent views of residents on planning applications e.g. housing.

Promote or support events e.g. Christmas Lights, Gala Days, Litter pick, Beach clean

Fund raising

What else do you think a Community Council can do? (tell us below)

Do you feel your views are represented by your Community Council?

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All the time

Some of the time

Never

Unsure

Would you get involved in your Community Council? (Tick all that apply)

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I would stand for election

I would like to be nominated

I would attend a meeting

I would help at events

Maybe (I would need more information)

What would prevent you from getting involved in the Community Council? (Tick all that apply)

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Nothing would prevent me getting involved

Lack of understanding of Community Councils

My views won’t be taken seriously

It’s too formal

It's for adults

Meeting times don’t work for me

I have other commitments

Travel

Not interested

Not sure

Other (tell us below)

What would help you get more involved in your Community Council?

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Would any of these topics encourage your participation in your Community Council? (Tick all that apply)

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Community events

Environmental protection and improvements

Health and wellbeing

Transport

Other (tell us below)

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Who else can represent your views in your local community? (Tick all that apply)

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My school

My teachers

My parents/carers

Angus Youth Voice Network

Scottish Youth Parliament

Local youth group

Local elected representatives (Councillors, MSPs, MPs)

Other (tell us below)