Other performance information
South Lanarkshire Household Survey
The Scottish Household Survey (SHS) is an annual survey of the general population in Scotland, carried out since 1999. It aims to collect reliable and up-to-date information on a range of topics through a random sample of people in private residences. It is a voluntary and interviewer-led survey.
The following provides a summary of the responses from the sample of South Lanarkshire Council residents interviewed for the 2024 Household Survey (variance shows percentage change from 2023 to 2024).
1. Views of the council
Table: Views of the council
|
Statement |
2023 |
2024 |
Variance |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
My local council provides high‑quality services |
43% |
37% |
–6% |
Declining |
|
My local council does the best it can with the money available |
48% |
40% |
–8% |
Declining |
|
My local council is addressing the key issues affecting my neighbourhood |
35% |
25% |
–10% |
Declining |
|
I can influence decisions affecting my local area |
23% |
19% |
–4% |
Declining |
|
I would like to be more involved in council decisions |
34% |
33% |
–1% |
Declining |
2. Financial wellbeing
Table: Financial wellbeing
|
Statement |
2023 |
2024 |
Variance |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
My household manages finances well |
46% |
46% |
0% |
Maintaining |
3. Leisure, culture and community services
These results refer to service users only (people who used the service in that year).
Table: Satisfaction with services
|
Service |
2023 |
2024 |
Variance |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Satisfaction with libraries |
92% |
95% |
+3% |
Improving |
|
Satisfaction with sport and leisure facilities |
73% |
81% |
+8% |
Improving |
|
Satisfaction with museums and galleries |
91% |
90% |
–1% |
Declining |
|
Satisfaction with theatres and concert halls |
87% |
90% |
+3% |
Improving |
4. Neighbourhoods and community
Table: Neighbourhood views
|
Statement |
2023 |
2024 |
Variance |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
My neighbourhood is a good place to live |
96% |
94% |
–2% |
Declining |
|
People here are kind to each other |
89% |
83% |
–6% |
Declining |
|
Most people can be trusted |
85% |
77% |
–7% |
Declining |
|
There are welcoming places to meet others |
54% |
49% |
–5% |
Declining |
|
There are places to socialise |
61% |
55% |
–6% |
Declining |
|
People from different backgrounds get on well together |
69% |
61% |
–8% |
Declining |
|
Local people take action to improve the area |
61% |
56% |
–5% |
Declining |
|
Noise from neighbours / loud parties is common |
8% |
6% |
–2% |
Improving |
|
Vandalism or graffiti is common |
10% |
13% |
+3% |
Declining |
5. Safety
Table: Perceptions of safety
|
Statement |
2023 |
2024 |
Variance |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Safe walking alone in neighbourhood after dark |
83% |
77% |
–6% |
Declining |
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