If extra public funding were available to be spent in your area, which of the following would you most prioritise? You may pick up to three

If extra public funding were available to be spent in your area, which of the following would you most prioritise? You may pick up to three Published on 21 February 2020 → Survey conducted on 21 February 2020 on 6471 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Improving health services

54%

Improving the quality of schools

18%

More police officers

39%

More/better childcare provision

Providing more affordable housing

22%

Investing in local businesses

Creating more jobs in the area

15%

Improving transport infrastructure

22%

Improving social care services

23%

More funding for local council services

16%

Improved sporting and/or cultural activities

Building a stronger local community

More help for people in poverty

20%

Improving the local environment

21%

None of these

Don't know

Improving health services

54%

Improving the quality of schools

18%

More police officers

39%

More/better childcare provision

Providing more affordable housing

22%

Investing in local businesses

Creating more jobs in the area

15%

Improving transport infrastructure

22%

Improving social care services

23%

More funding for local council services

16%

Improved sporting and/or cultural activities

Building a stronger local community

More help for people in poverty

20%

Improving the local environment

21%

None of these

Don't know

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