Annual Report 2022/23 - Data Updates and Analysis
People who feel they can influence decisions / People who want greater involvement in decision making / Satisfaction with public services
People who feel they can influence decisions affecting their local area
34% of people feel they can influence decisions affecting their local area*. This is an increase from the baseline figure of 27% from 2016, showing an improvement. This is, however, just over a third of the population and is relatively low. Compared to the rest of Scotland however, 34% is the 3rd highest percentage (the highest is 40%). There is a programme of work on transforming participation, as well as this being a priority of the Community Learning and Development Plan 2021-2024.
People who want greater involvement in decision making
45% of people want greater involvement in decision making* in their area (ranked 12th in Scotland, hightest 56%). This has fluctuated, dropping to 20% in 2019 before rising to 45% in 2021. This could indicate, that people in Shetland want to get involved in decision making or it could also demonstrate a need for more opportunities to get involved.
Satisfaction with public services
More people in Shetland were satisfied with public services* in 2021 compared to 2019, 58% compared to 56%. This is, however, lower than the Partnership’s baseline of 59%. This indicator is a compilation of quality of local schools, quality of local health services and quality of public transport. Apart from 2018, Shetland has consistently had a higher rate of satisfaction than the Scottish average since 2016.