COVID-19 Survey - Results coming soon

Posted 09.07.2020

Our COVID-19 Survey has been one of the largest and most far reaching pieces we have undertaken.

We have been working at pace to break this data down and provide an overview of how COVID-19 is really affecting our community.

We've been analysing 400 survey responses and over 1300 written statements.

Our results will be shared publicly including with the Executive alongside recommendations.

Thank you for your patience.

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