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Balancing priorities: Where should the Council focus its spend

Sandwell Council want to know what residents’ value the most. Through our Council Plan, Sandwell Council works to make a difference for residents across five themes.

1. Are you completing this survey as a:

(Required) Resident of Sandwell Member of the business community in Sandwell Representative of the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell Other

If you selected Other, please complete below

2. Which one of the following themes is most important to you?

(Required) Theme 1: Growing Up in Sandwell – giving children and young people the best start in life: Supporting families and protecting vulnerable children and young people; Improving education/skills for all children and young people Theme 2: Living in Sandwell creating and maintaining a safe borough; and providing good quality safe and affordable housing Theme 3: Healthy in Sandwell – helping people stay healthy; protecting vulnerable adults and investing in providing high quality adult social care services Theme 4: Thriving economy in Sandwell – jobs and skills for local people; improving our road network, transport and housing supporting businesses and creating jobs in Sandwell while being environmentally responsible Theme 5: One Council One Team - making sure services are high quality and fair for everyone.

Can you explain why you chose this as most important? (Required)