Past Polls
Opinion polls and their final results.
Q: Which of the following is your favourite park?
Concluded on August 31st, 2011 with 59 votes.
Q: Scotland have recently considered introducing a minimum price for alcohol in supermarkets & off licences to prevent sales to youngsters. If this was adopted in the UK do you think it would have a positive effect?
Concluded on April 22nd, 2009 with 2384 votes.
Q: It is recognised that the power generated by strong, supportive and law abiding communities can make where we live safer and stronger. Crime, vandalism and litter are all reduced by close-knit communities sending out the right message that bad behaviour is not tolerated round here, at the same time having an involvement in the activities and facilities provided. Would you like to be part of a strong community?
Concluded on July 2nd, 2008 with 484 votes.
Q: How can the 'Fear Of Crime' best be resolved?
Concluded on March 30th, 2008 with 685 votes.
Q: Would you like to be able to report crime and anti-social behaviour direct to your local police and council by using an internet link via their respective web sites?
Concluded on December 13th, 2007 with 524 votes.
Q: Have you ever visited Clitheroe Market?
Concluded on September 10th, 2007 with 220 votes.
Q: Some recent incidents have been heavily publicised in the local press highlighting totally unacceptable behaviour by a relatively small number of individuals. Statistics constantly make the Ribble Valley the 'Safest Place in the North West', therefore given this adverse information are residents feelings of well being affected? Does the resultant publicity: -
Concluded on August 17th, 2007 with 91 votes.
Q: Should parents who allow children to miss school lessons for whatever reasons except sickness be: -
Concluded on July 24th, 2007 with 283 votes.
Q: Which of the following options do you consider to be the best alternative to a prison sentence?
Concluded on May 29th, 2007 with 347 votes.
Q: In years gone by it was considered by some a tradition to carve our names in trees, park benches and school desks. We now see this replaced by the use of markers pens and paint to write all over public buildings, road signs, private property and almost anything with a flat surface. Some people claim this is "ART" whilst most public bodies having to pay to clean this up consider it to be Criminal Damage. Do you consider graffiti to be: -
Concluded on February 26th, 2007 with 316 votes.
Q: When the smoking ban is introduced this summer do you think you will go to the pub:
Concluded on February 3rd, 2007 with 62 votes.
Q: Which currency would you prefer, the Euro or the Pound?
Concluded on January 16th, 2007 with 767 votes.
Q: It is an established fact that communities with strong leadership, active involvement and local pride by its residents suffer less anti social behaviour than others. With this in mind to make your area a better place to live are you prepared to be part of your community, taking an active role to support your neighbours, friends and family?
Concluded on November 27th, 2006 with 132 votes.
Q: Using limited resources we attempt to encourage young people to take part in organised activities. Hopefully this will divert them from causing problems and nuisances in their neighbourhoods. If an area of green space near to your home was going to be made into a play area would you object?
Concluded on September 20th, 2006 with 400 votes.
Q: This council is constantly reviewing the initiatives in place using a multi agency approach to combat anti-social behaviour. We need the very latest information to ensure we are using these resources properly. Would you be encouraged to report ASB if there was a facility to do this on the Ribble Valley Website?
Concluded on July 5th, 2006 with 210 votes.
Q: Although some people find football being played in the streets a nuisance, it is also true that some of the nations most talented stars honed their skills playing there. With this in mind should kids be banned from playing football in the street?
Concluded on June 25th, 2007 with 551 votes.
Q: People who allow their dogs to foul the footpaths can be fined £50 using the fixed penalty system. Should their identity be revealed?
Concluded on May 16th, 2006 with 249 votes.
Q: Have you ever been a victim of crime or anti/social behaviour in the Ribble Valley?
Concluded on April 24th, 2006 with 115 votes.
Q: Ribble Valley is offically the safest place in Lancashire. Do you feel safe in Ribble Valley?
Concluded on March 29th, 2006 with 150 votes.
Q: What is your main reason for visiting the Ribble Valley Borough Council website?
Concluded on March 12th, 2006 with 115 votes.
Q: What areas of the Website require further information?
Concluded on February 20th, 2006 with 56 votes.
Q: What kind of topics would you like to see reported in the News section of the Councils website?
Concluded on January 5th, 2006 with 101 votes.
Q: Which of these sources of noise disturbance do you find most annoying?
Concluded on November 13th, 2005 with 245 votes.
Q: What factors do you think contribute to the problem of Fly Tipping?
Concluded on October 13th, 2005 with 113 votes.
Q: Do you think the Clitheroe Grand Prix should become an annual event ?
Concluded on August 31st, 2005 with 131 votes.
Q: If you find it difficult to recycle in the Ribble Valley, is it because:
Concluded on August 11th, 2005 with 96 votes.
Q: Do you think it is a good idea to Recycle?
Concluded on July 11th, 2005 with 336 votes.
Q: Which of the following Eating Establishments in the Ribble Valley do you like the most.
Concluded on June 10th, 2005 with 218 votes.
Q: Which of the following environment aspects concerns you the most?
Concluded on May 12th, 2005 with 113 votes.
Q: Should Ribble Valley have a panopticon
Concluded on April 20th, 2005 with 125 votes.
Q: What element of community safety do you feel is most important?
Concluded on April 5th, 2005 with 152 votes.
Q: Who do you think is the best football team in East Lancashire
Concluded on March 4th, 2005 with 355 votes.
Q: Where do you think the most romantic place in Clitheroe is?
Concluded on February 22nd, 2005 with 106 votes.
Q: What do you think of the new web site ?
Concluded on February 10th, 2005 with 10 votes.
Q: Do you think it is time the borough had Wheelie bins?
Concluded on February 7th, 2005 with 28 votes.
Please note: All poll results are indicative and may not reflect public opinion.
