| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Roads (potholes, parking, congestion etc.) | 37% |
| Economy, cost of living | 35% |
| NHS GP, hospital services and facilities | 29% |
| Immigration | 19% |
| Crime, anti-social behaviour, policing | 18% |
| The state of the local high street/ town centre | 14% |
| NHS Dentist services and facilities | 14% |
| Council taxes | 13% |
| Fuel/ petrol prices | 12% |
| Housing and planning | 11% |
| Littering, fly-tipping | 9% |
| Racism and the rise of the far right | 9% |
| Unemployment, jobs | 8% |
| Poverty and homelessness | 7% |
| Investment in infrastructure | 6% |
| Public transport | 6% |
| Education and schools | 6% |
| The environment, green spaces | 5% |
| Pollution (including water) | 4% |
| Social care | 4% |
| Drugs | 4% |
| Facilities for children and young people | 3% |
| Waste collection and recycling | 3% |
| Other | 2% |
| Don’t know | 3% |
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Release date
April 2026
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Region
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Survey time period
March 26 to 27, 2026
Number of respondents
2,104 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
British adults
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original wording of question: "What do you think are the most important issues facing your local area at this time? Please tick up to three."
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