Nantwich - Climate Emergency

Thank you for taking part in this survey on the environment and climate change. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and the findings will help inform the development of a Climate Action Plan for Nantwich. This study is being carried out by Nantwich Climate Change Working Group which is made up of residents, key stakeholders and representatives from Nantwich Town Council. Your participation is voluntary
and answers will be kept anonymous and confidential.

Nantwich Town Council will destroy all data relating to this survey 1 year after the data was collected. To view further information on this please see the privacy notice via the town council website at https://www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk/privacy-policy/

Please answer the questions as fully and honestly as you can. It is very important that we get your honest opinions. If you are experiencing any issues with this survey please email nantwichtc@nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk. Thank you for taking the time to complete this important questionnaire.

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* 1. How concerned, if at all, are you about current climate change, sometimes referred to as"global warming"?

Very concerned

Fairly concerned

Not very concerned

Not at all concerned

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 2. How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently affecting people in other countries

A great deal

To some extent

Not too much

Not at all

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 3. How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently affecting people in the UK?

A great deal

To some extent

Not too much

Not at all

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 4. And how much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently affecting your local area?

A great deal

To some extent

Not too much

Not at all

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 5. Please look at the following list of environmental issues and tick the three issues that concern you the most. Please only tick three issues from the list.

Air pollution

Pollution of rivers and seas

Flooding

Litter

Poor waste management (e.g. overuse of landfills)

Traffic/congestion

GM food

Climate Change

The hole in the ozone layer

Using up the Earth's resources

Biodiversity crisis/distruction of natural habitats

Radioactive waste

Overpopulation

Plastic crisis

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* 6. Which of the following environmental issues do you think are having an impact on Nantwich and the surrounding area now?

Flooding

Air pollution

River pollution

Extreme weather conditions

Damage to buildings and infrastructure

Food insecurity

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which of the following are you concerned about, that climate change is expected to increase the severity and frequency of in the UK?

Intense rainfall leading to flooding

Increased water scarcity and droughts

Increased temperature extremes and heatwaves

Other climate related issues that concern you

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* 8. Many governments and companies including Nantwich Town Council are committing to achieving 'net zero'. Before today, how much, if anything, did you know about this concept?

A lot

A fair amount

A little

Hardly anything, but I've heard of it

Hadn't heard about this before now

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* 9. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
The way we live our lives will have to change substantially to address climate change

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I don't know

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* 10. To what extent do you agree technology is part of the solution?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree or disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I don't know

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* 11. If everyone in Nantwich did the following, which three of these do you think would have the biggest impact on tackling climate change in Nantwich

Walk, cycle or use public transport more instead of using a car

Avoid/Eat less meat and dairy produce

Drive an electric car, instead of a petrol/diesel car

Avoid/minimise air travel

Minimise the amount of energy we use at home

Switch from gas central heating to a low-carbon heating technology

Minimise the amount of waste (including food) that is put in rubbish bins/goes to landfill

I don't know

None of these will have an impact on climate change

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* 12. In the UK, which of these do you think should have responsibility for helping to prevent climate change?

	No responsibility	Some responsibility	A lot of responsibility	I don't know
The general public, by making changes to their lifestyles	The general public, by making changes to their lifestyles No responsibility	The general public, by making changes to their lifestyles Some responsibility	The general public, by making changes to their lifestyles A lot of responsibility	The general public, by making changes to their lifestyles I don't know
Businesses and industry, by doing more to reduce the level of carbon emissions	Businesses and industry, by doing more to reduce the level of carbon emissions No responsibility	Businesses and industry, by doing more to reduce the level of carbon emissions Some responsibility	Businesses and industry, by doing more to reduce the level of carbon emissions A lot of responsibility	Businesses and industry, by doing more to reduce the level of carbon emissions I don't know
Government, by introducing more policies to reduce the level of carbon emissions	Government, by introducing more policies to reduce the level of carbon emissions No responsibility	Government, by introducing more policies to reduce the level of carbon emissions Some responsibility	Government, by introducing more policies to reduce the level of carbon emissions A lot of responsibility	Government, by introducing more policies to reduce the level of carbon emissions I don't know
Nantwich Town Council, through lobbying government, educating and enabling residents	Nantwich Town Council, through lobbying government, educating and enabling residents No responsibility	Nantwich Town Council, through lobbying government, educating and enabling residents Some responsibility	Nantwich Town Council, through lobbying government, educating and enabling residents A lot of responsibility	Nantwich Town Council, through lobbying government, educating and enabling residents I don't know

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* 13. How important are each of the following to you when Nantwich Town Council and the Nantwich Climate Change working group develop the Climate Action Plan for the town.

	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing	Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing Not at all important	Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing Slightly important	Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing Moderately important	Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing Very important	Being informed about what the town council and working group are doing Extremely important
Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing	Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing Not at all important	Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing Slightly important	Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing Moderately important	Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing Very important	Giving people a say in what the town council and working group should be doing Extremely important

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* 14. Would you want to be asked by Nantwich Town Council and the Climate Change working group about your preferences on how we get to net zero?

Yes

Please provide your contact details if you have answered yes to this question

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* 15. If you answered yes, you want the option to be asked by Nantwich Town Council and the Climate Change working group about your preferences on reaching net zero, how would you like to be asked? Please tick all that apply.

Online survey

Telephone questions

Attend a consultation event at the Civic Hall

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How much time would you be willing to give for attending a consultation event at the Civic Hall?

A one hour session

A half day session

A few half day sessions spaced out over a few weeks

I don't know

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Where do you live?

Nantwich

Edleston, Henhull and surrounding villages

I am just visiting Nantwich

Please provide your post code

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* 18. Do you identify as:

Female

Male

Transwoman/transgirl

Transman/transboy

Non binary/genderqueer/agender/gender fluid

Don't know

Prefer not to say

Other

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* 19. Please select your age range.

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to say

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* 20. What is your ethnic group

White British

Asian/Asian British

Black/African/Caribbean British

Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups

Other Ethnic Groups

Prefer not to say

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* 21. Please indicate to which occupational group do you belong, or which group fits best.

Higher managerial, administrative and professional

Intermediate managerial, administrative and professional

Supervisory, clerical and junior managerial, administrative and professional

Skilled manual worker

Semi-skilled manual worker

Unskilled manual worker

Pensioner

Casual worker

State benefits

Other/not applicable

Prefer not to say

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* 22. Do you have any long-standing illness, disability or infirmity that limits your normal day to day activities. By long standing we mean anything that has troubled you over an extended period of time, or that is likely to affect you over an extended period of time. Normal day to day activities includes things like eating, washing, walking and going shopping.

Yes

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 23. Which best describes the diet you follow?

Omnivore (eat meat and fish)

Pescatarian (eat fish, but not meat)

Vegetarian (eat dairy/eggs, but not meat or fish)

Vegan (do not eat meat, fish, dairy or eggs)

Other

Prefer not to say

Nantwich - Climate Emergency