East Lothian Greens Local Election Survey

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* 1. Do you live in East Lothian?

Yes

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* 2. Please rank these issues in order of priority to you (where 1 is the top issue):

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* 3. How concerned are you about the future of your local town centre?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Neither concerned nor unconcerned

Somewhat unconcerned

Very unconcerned

Don‘t know

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* 4. What do you think are the main challenges for your local town centre? (Select all that apply)

No outdoor market

Not easy to access by public transport

Out of town supermarkets

Lack of co-working offices

Lack of pleasant pedestrian spaces, e.g. too many street signs and wheeliebins on pavements

People unable to start a business

Not enough choice of stores

Too much litter

Too much traffic

Collapse of high street retailers

Not easy to access by car

Not enough community services in the town centre

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would you like to see to improve your local town centre? (Select all that apply)

Car-free high streets

More pedestrianised space

All services available nearby, i.e. a “20-minute neighbourhood”

Address the number of long-term empty or abandoned properties

Support for micro businesses

Support for social enterprises

Better and safer cycle paths

Better public transport links to other areas in East Lothian

Better public transport links to bring tourists / day visitors into the area

Residents discount / loyalty scheme

Better mix of retail, cafes, workspaces and housing

Better promotion of local area to residents

Better promotion of local area to tourists

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Who do you think you will vote for as your first preference candidate in the local elections in 2022?

SNP

Labour

Conservative

Green

Lib Dem

I won't vote

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you feel about a member of a political party canvassing (i.e. calling on your door) in your area?

I would be very in favour of it

I would be fine with it

I have no strong opinion

I would be nervous about it taking place

I would be opposed to it

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* 8. Are you a member of the Scottish Green Party and registered to vote in East Lothian?

Yes

Don't know