Smethwick Pride in Place - Youth Engagement Survey 2026 - Page 1 of 3 - Sandwell Council

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Please answer honestly: your opinions are important to us.

1. What is your postcode?

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2. In which year were you born?

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3. What is your gender?

(Required) Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say

4. What is your ethnicity?

(Required) White British White European Asian or Asian British Black, Black British, Black Caribbean or Black African Mixed or multiple ethnic groups Other ethnic group Prefer not to say

5. Do you consider yourself to have a disability, long-term health condition or additional support need?

(Required) Yes No

6. What do you like most about living in or spending time in Smethwick?

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7. Which places do you enjoy visiting in Smethwick?

(Required) Parks and green spaces Sports facilities Youth clubs Library Shops/town centre Community centres Places of worship Other (please tell us)

8. Are there any places in Smethwick where you do not like to visit/go? Please tell us why.

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9. Which issues affect young people most in Smethwick? (choose 3)

(Required) Crime and anti-social behaviour Feeling unsafe Lack of activities Mental health and wellbeing Physical health School or exam pressure Employment opportunities Cost of living Transport Housing Discrimination Not being listened to Other (please tell us)

10. If you were in charge of improving one thing in Smethwick for young people, what would it be?

11. What activities would you like to see more of in Smethwick?

(Required) Sports Gym and fitness Dance Music Arts and crafts Gaming/e-sports Technology and coding Volunteering Outdoor activities Drama and performance Community events Other (please tell us)

12. Where would you like these activities to take place?

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13. Where do you usually hear about activities and events?

(Required) School Friends Instagram TikTok Snapchat Facebook WhatsApp Youth club Community organisations Family members Local websites Other (please tell us)

14. Which of these do you think are most important for us to improve in Smethwick? (choose 3)

(Required) Safer streets Better parks and green spaces More youth activities Mental health and wellbeing Physical health Better housing High streets and shops Jobs and opportunities Better public transport Cleaner streets and roads Better community

15. Do you feel that you belong in your local community?

(Required) Yes No Sometimes Not sure

16. Is there anything else you would like us to know about being a young person in Smethwick?

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