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Vote/Poll History
Please find below our history of recent topics you've voted on. |
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Has Valentine's Day become over-commercialised? |
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Created on Thursday, 02/Feb/2012 |
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Yes |
6% |
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No |
94% |
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Is enough being done to tackle rogue tradesmen? |
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Created on Thursday, 19/Jan/2012 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
100% |
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Do you think New Year honours are awarded to the right people? |
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Created on Thursday, 12/Jan/2012 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
36% |
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Sometimes |
64% |
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Will you be supporting the Ross Sports Centre upcoming questionnaire? |
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Created on Friday, 23/Dec/2011 |
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Yes |
10% |
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No |
90% |
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Will you be joining in the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? |
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Created on Thursday, 15/Dec/2011 |
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Yes |
88% |
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No |
13% |
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Do you think householders should take more responsibility for their own security? |
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Created on Thursday, 08/Dec/2011 |
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Yes |
77% |
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No |
23% |
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Do you think there is enough regulation of carers employed to help people in their own homes? |
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Created on Thursday, 01/Dec/2011 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
75% |
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There should |
25% |
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Do you think people who are fined for failing to clear dog mess should be named and shamed in the newspaper? |
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Created on Thursday, 24/Nov/2011 |
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Yes |
91% |
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No |
9% |
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In the present day, is it important that children and young people understand the significance of Remembrance Day? |
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Created on Thursday, 17/Nov/2011 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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Will you be turning out to see the Olympic Flame coming through Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 10/Nov/2011 |
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Yes |
87% |
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No |
13% |
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Ross is fortunate to have many sporting activities but is there enough provision for teenagers with other interests in Ross? |
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Created on Friday, 04/Nov/2011 |
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Yes |
36% |
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No |
64% |
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Do you think the newly painted double yellow lines detract from the Market House? |
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Created on Friday, 28/Oct/2011 |
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Yes |
47% |
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No |
53% |
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In the light of what has happened with Dr Liam Fox do you think MPs should be held to account by the media? |
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Created on Thursday, 20/Oct/2011 |
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Yes |
83% |
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No |
17% |
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Do you think the new Visit Herefordshire slogan will be effective in bringing visitors to Ross? |
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Created on Friday, 14/Oct/2011 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
100% |
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Should Ross have a festival of sport? |
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Created on Thursday, 06/Oct/2011 |
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Yes |
46% |
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No |
54% |
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Do you think the wild boar in the Forest of Dean should be culled? |
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Created on Wednesday, 28/Sep/2011 |
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Yes |
55% |
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No |
45% |
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Undecided |
0% |
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Do you think speed restrictions reduce the risk of accidents? |
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Created on Thursday, 22/Sep/2011 |
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Yes |
69% |
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No |
31% |
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Does paying for parking put you off shopping in Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 08/Sep/2011 |
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Yes |
46% |
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No |
18% |
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I expect to |
36% |
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Do readers think the traditional three terms, with a long break for summer, is the best way to organise the academic year? |
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Created on Thursday, 01/Sep/2011 |
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Keep three t |
0% |
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Change to fo |
100% |
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Do you think the sentences handed out to people involved in the riots were too harsh, too lenient or correct |
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Created on Thursday, 25/Aug/2011 |
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Too harsh |
8% |
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Too lenient |
33% |
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correct |
58% |
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Should free on-street parking time limits be extended? |
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Created on Thursday, 04/Aug/2011 |
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To one hour |
74% |
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To 45 minute |
6% |
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Stay the sam |
21% |
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Do you think the closure of The Chestnuts shows that the Big Society cannot work? |
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Created on Friday, 22/Jul/2011 |
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Yes |
73% |
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No |
27% |
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Do you welcome the news that Ross Rocks could become a two day festival? |
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Created on Thursday, 07/Jul/2011 |
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Yes |
79% |
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No |
21% |
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In the light of Council plans to charge for some services are you concerned how cuts may affect you or vulnerable relatives? Please make your comments here. |
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Created on Thursday, 30/Jun/2011 |
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In the light of the announced closure of the Chestnuts home in Ross, are you concerned about the long-term care of the elderly? |
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Created on Friday, 24/Jun/2011 |
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Yes |
9% |
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No |
91% |
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Do you support local events? |
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Created on Thursday, 16/Jun/2011 |
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Yes, I atten |
23% |
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No, I prefer |
77% |
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Created on Thursday, 16/Jun/2011 |
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This week we would like to know which new shops you would like to see in the town, a fishmonger, a general goods store (like Woolworths) or something else. Please let us know what you would like. |
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Created on Thursday, 02/Jun/2011 |
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A fishmonger |
30% |
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A general go |
35% |
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Something el |
35% |
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Could the number of Asbos and Crasbos be reduced if the police organised activities for youngsters such as sport, music or computer games? Which would you support? |
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Created on Thursday, 26/May/2011 |
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Sport |
16% |
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Music |
2% |
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Computer gam |
81% |
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Do you think Asbos or Crasbos act as an deterrent to youngsters? |
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Created on Thursday, 19/May/2011 |
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Yes |
24% |
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No |
76% |
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Don't know |
0% |
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In the light of very low turn outs by voters at some recent elections, do you think more people would vote if online voting was available? |
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Created on Thursday, 12/May/2011 |
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Yes |
91% |
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No |
0% |
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Don't know |
9% |
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Was it right to mark the Royal Wedding with a bank holiday? |
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Created on Thursday, 05/May/2011 |
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Yes |
89% |
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No |
8% |
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Don't know |
3% |
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This week we want to know if the police should do more to crack down on litter louts in beauty spots? |
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Created on Thursday, 28/Apr/2011 |
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Yes |
94% |
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No |
0% |
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Don't know |
6% |
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Do you understand what the imminent AV referendum means? |
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Created on Thursday, 21/Apr/2011 |
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Yes |
55% |
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No |
45% |
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Don't know |
0% |
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Are you planning an event with friends and family to celebrate the upcoming Royal Wedding? |
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Created on Thursday, 14/Apr/2011 |
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Yes |
22% |
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No |
78% |
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Don't know |
0% |
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In the aftermath of the tragic death of James Ball, residents have been calling for the closure of December House, where the incident took place. Do you think the place should be shut or moved from the centre of Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 07/Apr/2011 |
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Yes |
62% |
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No |
29% |
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Don't know |
9% |
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In the light of the news that the long-awaited A49 speed restriction scheme at Bridstow is indefinitely on hold, do you feel that the matter was not given sufficient priority by the Highways Agency? |
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Created on Thursday, 31/Mar/2011 |
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Yes |
53% |
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No |
33% |
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Don't know |
13% |
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This week, in the light of the reported troubles with construction noise at Ross Library, we’d like to know if readers who have used the library in the last couple of weeks have been inconvenienced by noise there. |
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Created on Thursday, 24/Mar/2011 |
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Yes |
27% |
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No |
64% |
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Don't know |
9% |
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In the light of the news that Herefordshire Council is to reduce its provision of free public transport, we would like to know if readers believe that this decision is likely to have a significant impact on the lives of people currently eligible for it. |
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Created on Thursday, 17/Mar/2011 |
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Yes |
64% |
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No |
27% |
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Don't know |
9% |
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Do you think Asbos or Crasbos are effective in maintaining public order? |
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Created on Thursday, 10/Mar/2011 |
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Yes |
25% |
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No |
68% |
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Don't know |
7% |
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In the light of the launch of the new HAND pub watch scheme, we would like to know if readers believe that the scheme is likely to improve public order in the town. |
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Created on Thursday, 03/Mar/2011 |
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Yes |
38% |
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No |
59% |
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Don't know |
3% |
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Are you worried about the amount of dog mess in Ross, would you like to see more dog wardens in Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 24/Feb/2011 |
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Yes |
12% |
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No |
56% |
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This is not |
32% |
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In the light of news of reorganisation at West Mercia Police, we want to know if readers are relieved that Ross will keep its Community Support Officers for at least another year. |
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Created on Thursday, 17/Feb/2011 |
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Yes |
87% |
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No |
13% |
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Are the new road crossings around the town more of a hindrance than help? |
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Created on Friday, 11/Feb/2011 |
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Yes |
75% |
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No |
25% |
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Do readers think there should be traffic calming measures in the High Street? |
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Created on Thursday, 03/Feb/2011 |
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Yes |
42% |
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No |
58% |
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Are you prepared to pick up litter to improve the town? |
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Created on Thursday, 27/Jan/2011 |
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Yes |
67% |
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No |
33% |
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Do you support the 'Hands off our Forest' Campaign |
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Created on Wednesday, 19/Jan/2011 |
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Yes |
95% |
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No |
5% |
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In the economic climate where cuts are being made to public services should money be spent on uniforms? |
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Created on Thursday, 13/Jan/2011 |
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Yes |
20% |
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No |
80% |
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Don't know |
0% |
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Do you think flytipping can ever be excused? |
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Created on Wednesday, 05/Jan/2011 |
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Yes |
8% |
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No |
79% |
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It can cost |
13% |
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Are schools too quick to close in wintery conditions? |
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Created on Thursday, 09/Dec/2010 |
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Yes |
64% |
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No |
36% |
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The Commission of Rural Communities has found that the cost of living in rural areas can be as much as 20% higher than in a town or city. Do you agree? |
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Created on Thursday, 02/Dec/2010 |
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Yes |
56% |
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No |
22% |
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Only some co |
22% |
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The Commission of Rural Communities has found that the cost of living in rural areas can be as much as 20% higher than in a town or city. Do you agree? |
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Created on Wednesday, 24/Nov/2010 |
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In the wake of Remembrance Sunday do you think it’s important that younger generations should take part in Remembrance services and events? |
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Created on Thursday, 18/Nov/2010 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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Following the reports of recent incidents of disorder in Ross, do you think the town is getting a bad reputation in the county? |
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Created on Thursday, 11/Nov/2010 |
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Yes |
77% |
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No |
23% |
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Do you think local councils – at town and also at county level – do enough to keep residents of the area informed about changes to service |
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Created on Monday, 08/Nov/2010 |
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yes |
18% |
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no |
82% |
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Do you think the Chancellor made the correct decisions in the Government Spending Review. If the cuts affect you please email or leave your comments on the website. |
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Created on Thursday, 21/Oct/2010 |
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Yes |
57% |
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No |
43% |
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Do you think the police are doing enough to cut the number of disorder incidents in the town? |
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Created on Thursday, 14/Oct/2010 |
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Yes |
19% |
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No |
81% |
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Do you feel safe in Ross on a Saturday night? |
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Created on Thursday, 07/Oct/2010 |
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Yes |
35% |
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No |
65% |
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Do you think it is possible for Ross to host a big festival in the future? |
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Created on Thursday, 30/Sep/2010 |
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Yes |
35% |
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No |
55% |
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Maybe |
10% |
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Are you worried about the cuts which will be announced in the Government Spending Review |
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Created on Thursday, 16/Sep/2010 |
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Yes |
75% |
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No |
25% |
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The mayor is keen that as many Ross residents as possible attend the Annual Civic Service at St Mary’s Church on September 26th. Do you think that such an event is still relevant to Ross today? |
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Created on Thursday, 09/Sep/2010 |
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Yes |
44% |
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No |
56% |
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Event could |
0% |
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Do you think local libraries need to change? |
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Created on Thursday, 02/Sep/2010 |
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Yes they sho |
60% |
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Yes, althoug |
0% |
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no, the libr |
40% |
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In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success? |
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Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
33% |
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No |
67% |
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Not sure - l |
0% |
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In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success? |
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Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
30% |
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No |
65% |
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Not sure - l |
5% |
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In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success? |
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Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
0% |
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Not sure - l |
0% |
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In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success? |
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Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
0% |
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No |
0% |
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Not sure - l |
0% |
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In light of the recent proposal by sculptor Walenty Pytel to create a 40-metre metal sculpture to stand beside the M50, would you agree to the scheme if it were modified in some way? |
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Created on Thursday, 19/Aug/2010 |
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Same design |
13% |
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Same size bu |
15% |
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Smaller size |
23% |
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Nothing at a |
49% |
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Would you like to see a 40-metre sculpture beside the M50 to greet visitors to Herefordshire? |
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Created on Friday, 13/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
43% |
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No |
53% |
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Undecided |
4% |
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Are you disappointed that the Jamstand Music Festival will have to be cancelled? |
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Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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not surprise |
0% |
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Are you disappointed that Jamstand had to be cancelled |
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Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
99% |
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No |
1% |
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Are you disappointed that the Jamstand Music Festival will have to be cancelled? |
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Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010 |
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Yes |
50% |
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No |
50% |
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Should women be given positions of authority in the Church of England, such as Bishops? |
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Created on Thursday, 22/Jul/2010 |
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Yes |
79% |
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No |
17% |
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Undecided |
4% |
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Do you think more attractive car parks would make the town more appealing to tourists? |
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Created on Thursday, 15/Jul/2010 |
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Yes |
53% |
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No |
47% |
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Do you use Twitter or Facebook, would you like to see the Ross Gazette join a social network site? |
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Created on Thursday, 08/Jul/2010 |
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Yes |
80% |
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No |
20% |
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Should fireworks be limited to organised public events such as November 5th? |
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Created on Thursday, 01/Jul/2010 |
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Yes |
68% |
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No |
32% |
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Have you ever seen anything in the sky which you could not explain? |
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Created on Thursday, 24/Jun/2010 |
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Yes |
53% |
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No |
47% |
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Do you think England are in with a chance at the World Cup? |
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Created on Thursday, 17/Jun/2010 |
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Yes |
18% |
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No |
82% |
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Do you agree with official figures that crime is at all time low? |
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Created on Thursday, 10/Jun/2010 |
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Yes |
63% |
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No |
38% |
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Can graffiti ever be considered a work of art? |
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Created on Thursday, 03/Jun/2010 |
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Yes |
92% |
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No |
8% |
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Do you think party politics have a place in town and parish councils? |
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Created on Thursday, 27/May/2010 |
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Yes |
25% |
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No |
75% |
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Do you think the coalition government will be good for Herefordshire? |
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Created on Friday, 21/May/2010 |
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Yes |
53% |
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No |
24% |
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Undecided |
24% |
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Do you think the regulations regarding care homes need to be updated or strengthened? |
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Created on Thursday, 13/May/2010 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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Do you think organising a special day to celebrate John Kyrle's birthday is a good idea and will bring visitors to the town? |
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Created on Thursday, 06/May/2010 |
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Yes |
30% |
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No |
50% |
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Maybe |
20% |
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Do you think that it is acceptable that Ross Rural residents pay a lower council tax precept than Ross Town Council residents, while enjoying the benefits of money spent by Ross Town Council? |
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Created on Thursday, 29/Apr/2010 |
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Yes |
45% |
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No |
55% |
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Do you think there is a risk to health from mobile phone masts? |
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Created on Thursday, 22/Apr/2010 |
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Yes |
36% |
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No |
29% |
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There is not |
36% |
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Are you worried about the number of pubs closed in Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 15/Apr/2010 |
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Yes |
33% |
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No |
67% |
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Are you worried about the number of pubs closed in Ross? |
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Created on Thursday, 15/Apr/2010 |
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Yes |
79% |
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No |
21% |
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Have you decided which candidate is getting your vote in the election? |
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Created on Thursday, 08/Apr/2010 |
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Yes |
91% |
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No |
9% |
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Will you be playing tricks on April Fool's Day? |
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Created on Friday, 26/Mar/2010 |
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Yes |
36% |
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No |
64% |
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Should there be more police foot patrols in Ross at night? |
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Created on Thursday, 18/Mar/2010 |
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Yes |
88% |
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No |
12% |
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Should safe crossings by schools be a priority? |
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Created on Wednesday, 10/Mar/2010 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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In some case |
0% |
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Will you spoil your Mum on Mother's Day? |
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Created on Thursday, 04/Mar/2010 |
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Yes |
60% |
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No |
20% |
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Maybe |
20% |
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Do you think Pancake races in Ross were a success |
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Created on Wednesday, 17/Feb/2010 |
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Yes |
88% |
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No |
13% |
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Do you think twinning Ross with other towns is a good idea? |
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Created on Thursday, 11/Feb/2010 |
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Yes |
87% |
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No |
13% |
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Do you think it is important to keep Tudorville Youth Centre open? |
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Created on Thursday, 04/Feb/2010 |
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Yes |
100% |
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No |
0% |
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Do you miss the Market House clock? |
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Created on Thursday, 28/Jan/2010 |
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Yes |
71% |
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No |
3% |
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Or I had not |
26% |
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Do you think the council did a good job for motorists during the spell of bad weather |
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Created on Friday, 22/Jan/2010 |
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yes |
15% |
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no |
62% |
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Not quite go |
23% |
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Should there be more benches in the town for shoppers? |
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Created on Wednesday, 16/Dec/2009 |
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Yes |
89% |
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No |
11% |
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Is there enough for young people to do in Ross? |
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Created on Wednesday, 09/Dec/2009 |
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Yes |
2% |
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No |
98% |
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Do you think more money should be spent on Christmas lights in Ross? |
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Created on Friday, 27/Nov/2009 |
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Yes |
18% |
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No |
82% |
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