Ilfracombe has seen low turnouts in previous Town Council elections, and sometimes there have been too few candidates standing to allow for a contested public vote.
This anonymous survey explores how local democracy is working in Ilfracombe, including voting, standing for Town Council, and how well the Council reflects and connects with local residents.
Higher voter turnout and broader representation help ensure that council decisions reflect the needs and priorities of people across Ilfracombe. Your responses will help identify practical ways to strengthen engagement, improve representation, and support the Council to focus on what matters most locally.
The survey focuses specifically on Ilfracombe Town Council, rather than North Devon District Council or Devon County Council.
Your perspective matters whether you are actively involved in local democracy or not engaged at all. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and you may skip any question.
Thank you for sharing your views to help make local democracy in Ilfracombe more accessible and representative.
This research is being carried out by Sylvia Carrington as part of a temporary community engagement role commissioned by Ilfracombe Town Council. The study has been designed and conducted impartially. The Town Council will not have access to individual responses, no personal details are collected, and findings will be reported only in anonymised, aggregated form.