Government template

Community priorities survey

Understand attitudes, behaviours and decisions around the issues residents want addressed first.

3 minute estimate5 fully editable questionsNo account needed to preview

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What this template asks

1

Which statement best describes your experience with the issues residents want addressed first?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

Very familiarSomewhat familiarHeard of itCompletely new to it
2

How often does this need or situation arise?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

DailyWeeklyMonthlyA few times a yearRarely
3

Which factors matter most when making a decision?

Required

Allows more than one applicable factor without forcing a false single choice. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

QualityPriceConvenienceTrustSupport
4

How satisfied are you with the options currently available?

Required

Creates a consistent numeric measure that can be compared across respondents. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

5

What would most influence your next decision?

Captures context, examples, and ideas that fixed options may miss. It is optional so respondents can continue when it does not apply.

Sample-size considerations

Plan accessible participation across geography, language, age, disability, and affected groups. Publish limitations and do not present an open link as a representative public vote.

Best practices

Explain how input will affect decisionsOffer accessible participation routesPublish a consultation summary

Common mistakes

Excluding people with limited connectivityCollecting political or sensitive data without safeguardsCalling self-selection representative

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the community priorities survey template?

Yes. Every question, answer option, required setting, section, theme, and eligible logic rule can be changed in Surveyor before you publish.

Can I preview the questionnaire before signing up?

Yes. The respondent preview is available without an account. An account is required only when you want to create and save an editable survey in a protected workspace.

Last reviewed 2 August 2026

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