City voices sought for panel
22/01/10
Volunteers keen to have their say on a variety of subjects in the Granite City are invited to join the Aberdeen City Voice panel.
Aberdeen's younger residents, especially those in the 16-34 age bracket, and people with children, are particularly sought to get involved with the panel, which gives the city's public services invaluable data to help shape policy, improve service provision, measure performance and apply for funding.
City Voice panellists are asked to answer a range of questions submitted by Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations, Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, Grampian Police and NHS Grampian. The Panel is one of the key consultation methods used by the city's community planning partners to find out what residents think about local services.
Three questionnaires, reports and newsletters are produced each year. The questionnaires are structured around community planning themes and cover a broad range of topics. All questions submitted for inclusion in the City Voice go before an editorial board. The board reviews all questions and oversees the running of the City Voice.
There are approximately 900 panellists on the City Voice panel. To qualify to join the panel, you have to be 16 or over and live within the city boundaries. The next City Voice is due to go out to panellists in February. It will focus on the themes of health and social care, safety and homes.
If you would like to join the Panel or would like any further information, contact the City Voice co-ordinator by emailing cityvoice@aberdeencity.gov.uk or calling 01224 22935.
Previous questionnaires and newsletters are available online at www.aberdeencityvoice.org.uk