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Here are the results of our recent poll. Thanks to all who participated.

Key findings:

• Only 10% of respondents believe that the Peak District National Park Authority adequately represents the views and needs of its residents.
• 88% of respondents favour the introduction of directly elected members onto the PDNPA’s board.

Detailed findings:

1. Do you live in the Peak District National Park?

• Yes – 83% (40 votes)
• No – 17% (8 votes)

2. Does the Peak District National Park Authority adequately represent the views and needs of its residents?

• Yes: strongly agree – 0% (0 votes)
• Yes: mostly agree – 10% (5 votes)
• Unsure/undecided – 27% (14 votes)
• No: mostly disagree – 43% (22 votes)
• No: strongly disagree – 20% (10 votes)

3. Should some or all of the Peak District National Park Authority’s board be directly elected by residents of the Park?

• All members should be directly elected – 40% (20 votes)
• Some members should be directly elected – 48% (24 votes)
• Unsure/undecided – 2% (1 vote)
• No members should be directly elected – 10% (5 votes)

Please note that the poll is still open for voting. If we receive a significant number of extra votes, then we will update these results accordingly.

If you’d like to link to the original poll from your own website or blog, then here’s a simplified address: http://tinyurl.com/5god6d