North Yorkshire - A good place to be

                               

Press Release

NORTH YORKSHIRE– A GOOD PLACE TO BE

The vast majority of people in North Yorkshirebelieve the county is a harmonious place to live - and are happy with their local area and their home, according to a national survey published today (June 23).

The 2009 Place survey - which is designed to capture people's views, perceptions and experiences of their home patch - is to be used by local public services to make sure that their policies are producing the changes that people want.

Results show that 87% of people in North Yorkshire are satisfied or very satisfied with their local area compared with 86% two years ago and 79% for England as a whole. 

As many as 92% and 90% of those over 65 are satisfied or very satisfied with their home as a place to live.  And up to 81% feel that people from different backgrounds get on well in their area. 

Concerns about anti-social behaviour have dropped with only 11% seeing this as a problem in their area compared to 24% two years ago.

Many people help out by volunteering with nearly one in three having volunteered at least once a month in the past year.

Over 10,000 people across the county gave their views for the survey that was carried out by North Yorkshire's seven districts last September and October.

Other findings include:

• 92% said they feel safe in their area during the day, 68% feel safe when outside after dark.
• 74% feel local public services treat all types of people fairly
• over 70% feel local public services are working to make the area cleaner and greener
• 81% are satisfied with refuse collection
• 73% are satisfied with household waste recycling centres
• 79% said they are treated with respect and consideration all or most of the time by public services
• 65% use their local bus service compared to 56% two years ago
• 86% are making use of parks and open spaces compared to 81% two years ago
• Fewer people than two years ago feel there are problems involving social disorder such as  teenagers hanging around (32% compared to 46%); drug problems (26% compared to 37%); problems with rubbish or litter (24% compared to 29%); vandalism and graffiti (20% compared to 22%); problems with noisy neighbours and loud parties (nine per cent compared to 10%); drunk or rowdy behaviour (21% compared to 22%)

 

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