IT'S official! Malvern is a happy place to live.
Nine in 10 people are happy to live in Malvern, a district-wide survey has revealed.
According to Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC)’s Annual Residents’ Survey, the majority of people feel safe in the area and are satisfied with housing and leisure services.
More than 1,400 people took part in the survey in September and October 2022 - a record number compared to previous years.
The results show an increase in the number of people who were satisfied with their local area as a place to live, at over 89%.
Satisfaction with service areas has improved with parks and open spaces, waste and recycling, and Malvern Theatres all returning satisfaction rates in excess of 90%.
About three quarters of residents say they feel safe going out after dark and about half think that people in the area pull together to improve things.
'We shall not be resting on our laurels'
The majority of people think MHDC acts on the concerns of residents and feel well informed about the work of the council. But only 41% believe they can influence decisions in their local area.
The number of respondents who have felt socially isolated and lonely at some point in the last year has decreased from 2021, to just over 20%.
In many cases, the results are the best the council has ever achieved or are matched to the very high results seen during Covid in 2020.
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Council leader Tom Wells said: “We are very pleased with the exceptional response rate of the latest Annual Residents’ Survey, which is the highest ever recorded.
“The results are positive overall and show a high satisfaction rate with council services and the local areas in which people live.
“These results are so important to us, we take into account all of the responses and comments which will all go towards council service planning. We shall not be resting on our laurels and continue to strive to provide excellent value for money in the services we provide.”
To take part in future consultations and surveys, sign up at www.malvernhills.gov.uk/emailalerts
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