Polls

Recent polls from our homepage

With the economy in crisis and prices rising....Are you feeling the pinch?
Yes I'm struggling to cope: 38.37%
Yes but I'm coping with it: 35.17%
No but I expect to feel it soon: 15.7%
No I haven't noticed any difference: 10.76%

Have you listened to any of the City Council's podcasts (available on this site)?
Yes I regularly listen to them 5.71%
No I haven't listened to any 67.62%
I can't find them on the website 8.57%
I don't know what a podcast is 18.1%

Have you used our Pay-by-phone system to pay for your parking in Winchester?
Yes I always use it 8.7%
I've used it a few times 4.35%
No but I'd like to try it 26.57%
No I don't want to use it 39.61%
I don't drive 20.77%

What's the most important thing the London 2012 Games will bring to Britain?
It will boost tourism and the economy: 18.49%
It will encourage participation in sports: 15.55%
It will inspire national pride: 9.66%
I'm not convinced it will be good for Britain: 56.3%

Winchester has some fascinating museums, many of which are free. Have you been yet?
Yes, they're a great place to take the kids: 14.08%
Yes, I often pop in to take a look: 16.2%
I have been in the past: 35.21%
I haven't been yet: 34.51%

Statistics say we throw away a third of the food we buy. What accounts for the food waste in your bin?
Buying too much at the shops: 17.61%
Leftovers from meals: 23.24%
Hardly anything goes to waste: 44.37%
We compost anything we don't eat: 14.79%

Our last poll showed that over 57% of people travel to work by car. What would encourage you to change your travel habits?
More frequent bus services: 31%
Cheaper bus services: 42.64%
More cycle lanes: 19.38%
Nicer weather!: 47.37%

How do you usually travel to work?
Car: 57.75%
Walk: 19.79%
Bike: 5.88 %
Bus: 5.88%
Train: 10.7%

Winchester has a new Active Lifestyles Officer. How many hours a week do you spend on exercise? (this can include walking)
1 hour or less: 32.65%
2 to 3 hours: 27.21%
4 to 5 hours: 22.45%
6 hours or more: 17.69%

It's Wimbledon time again! Will you be watching this year?
Yes, I'll be there: 8.4%
I'll watch as much as I can: 26.89%
I'll probably watch a bit: 29.41%
No chance: 35.29%

This week is Winchester Bike Week. Have you ridden a bike yet this year?
Yes, I cycle regularly: 29.67%
Yes, I cycle occasionally: 34.06%
No, not once: 36.26%

Do you prefer our new-look website?
Yes, much better: 75.94%
Not sure yet: 6.01%
Hadn't noticed the difference: 2.26%
No, don't like it: 15.79