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Citizen's Panel
The Basildon District Citizen's Panel provides a platform through which the Council can listen to local people and take on board their views. | |
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| What is the Basildon District Citizens Panel? |
The Basildon District Citizen's Panel was set up in September 2005 and is made up of 1,000 local residents who are representative of the population at large. Members of the panel are drawn proportionately from residents belonging to different demographic backgrounds and geographic areas across the District.
| The Aim of Using The Citizens Panel |
The overall aim of the Citizen's Panel is to empower all local communities and enable them to express their views and opinions on a range of issues which have an impact on the quality of life in the District.
- The panel provides regular and quick access to a representative group of residents who have agreed to participate in a range of postal surveys and focus groups.
- It is an excellent source of reliable data and regular information
- It is one of the main mechanisms to coordinate consultation activity effectively across the District.
- It enables local people to "have their say" and get involved in the decision making process of the Council.
Your Shout - Citizens Panel Newsletters:
Citizens Panel Newsletter - Aug 2007 
Citizens Panel Newsletter - Nov 2006
Citizens Panel Newsletter - Spring 2006
How We Will Consult the Citizens Panel
The Basildon District Citizens Panel will be sent up to four questionnaires a year and will be invited to take part in a range of other consultation activities hosted by the Council. Results from the surveys will then be used to help influence and improve the planning and delivery of local services.
Members of the Citizen's Panel will receive two newsletters a year, updating them on the results of surveys and how their views have had an impact on the work of the Council.
The Council will regularly update membership of the Citizens Panel to ensure results from consultation activities remain representative of the population of the District.
The Basildon District Citizen's Panel will be managed by Marketing Assistance Ltd., a market research agency located in Tiptree Essex. For further information contact bdc@marketing-assistance.co.uk  or call (01621) 818555
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