The annual survey of resident’s opinion, which has been undertaken by the York Council for over a decade, is being scaled back this year.

Instead of circulating a copy to each household, the survey will only be available to most residents through the Councils web site.

Residents can access it here http://tinyurl.com/York-Council-survey

This is really the only opportunity for residents to have their say about the swingeing cuts to street level services that have been implemented by Labour since they took office.

One question specifically asks how residents think that the Council is performing (!)

The survey stops short of asking whether residents would prefer to see free “WiFi” access provided or retain facilities like the Beckfield Lane recycling centre.

It also misses the opportunity to look to the future and assess views about Labour’s plans.

So there is no question about charging for emptying green wheelie bins or whether residents think it prudent to add £20 million to the Councils debt burden although it is seeking to prioritise which part of the City centre this money might be spent on (e.g. Duncombe Place or Parliament Street).