Past Polls
Q: The Venezia Festival is now well underway, what are you most looking forward to?
Concluded on June 5th, 2008 with 70 votes.
Q: On the third Thursday of every month Northampton's historic Market Square will host a farmers' market. The first will be held on Thursday 17 April, what will you be buying?
Concluded on May 6th, 2008 with 137 votes.
Q: International Women's Day recognises the progress of women in achieving equality in society. Which of the following women do you think has been the biggest influence on English society in the past 25 years?
Concluded on April 9th, 2008 with 466 votes.
Q: Fairtrade Fortnight runs from Monday 25 February to Sunday 9 March. What Fairtrade products do you already buy?
Concluded on March 14th, 2008 with 177 votes.
Q: Enjoying a healthier 2008 couldn't be easier as Northampton Borough Council's Trilogy Gyms offer some of the best facilities in Northampton. How often do you exercise?
Concluded on February 25th, 2008 with 229 votes.
Q: An outdoor ice skating rink will be joining the Market Square for three days this Christmas. The rink will be open from Friday 21 December to Sunday 23 December. What is your favourite winter sport?
Concluded on January 8th, 2008 with 142 votes.
Q: Should Northampton Borough Council support a move to ban shops from giving customers free plastic carrier bags?
Concluded on December 12th, 2007 with 336 votes.
Q: We are developing plans to revitalise the town centre and surrounding area over the next 20 years to serve the needs of a growing Northampton. How do you travel to Northampton Central Area?
Concluded on November 20th, 2007 with 575 votes.
Q: We are developing plans to revitalise the town centre and surrounding area over the next 20 years to serve the needs of a growing Northampton. What is the main reason that you currently use the Northampton's Central Area?
Concluded on October 23rd, 2007 with 173 votes.
Q: The 2007 Rugby World Cup is now underway, which of the 'home nations' do you think will go the furthest?
Concluded on October 9th, 2007 with 225 votes.
Q: On Friday 24 August people in Spring Boroughs will have the chance to decide what will be added to Victoria Park. What would you like to see added to your local park?
Concluded on September 9th, 2007 with 135 votes.
Q: This year's Northampton Balloon Festival promises to be a bigger, better, brighter family day out. With so many new attractions and things to see and do, what are you most looking forward to?
Concluded on August 21st, 2007 with 334 votes.
Q: Northampton Borough Council is celebrating the town's many parks. What do you love to do most in your favourite park?
Concluded on June 29th, 2007 with 87 votes.
Q: The Northampton museum & art gallery is celebrating 100 years of the Scouting in Northamptonshire. What do you most associate with the scouts?
Concluded on June 20th, 2007 with 370 votes.
Q: The Forum Cinema is showing Will Smith in The Pursuit Of Happyness (12A) on 25 - Thu 26 April 2007 at Lings Forum. What makes you happy?
Concluded on May 1st, 2007 with 236 votes.
Q: The French market is returning to Northampton and will be on the Market Square from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 March. With over 30 varieties on offer, what is your favourite French cheese?
Concluded on April 2nd, 2007 with 134 votes.
Q: Fairtrade fortnight runs from Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 March. What is your favourite Fairtrade product?
Concluded on March 13th, 2007 with 171 votes.
Q: The Forum Cinema in Weston Favell is showing "Miss Potter" the story of Beatrix Potter from Wed 21 - Tues 27 February. What's your favourite Beatrix Potter tale?
Concluded on February 26th, 2007 with 70 votes.
Q: Northampton's under several inches of snow. What's the best thing to do in snow?
Concluded on February 15th, 2007 with 99 votes.
Q: Enjoying a healthier 2007 couldn't be easier as Northampton Borough Council's Trilogy Gyms offer some of the best facilities in Northampton. How often do you exercise?
Concluded on February 8th, 2007 with 185 votes.
Q: Northampton's historic Market Square will be home to a Christmas French market from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 December. What is your favourite French food?
Concluded on January 12th, 2007 with 176 votes.
Q: Northampton's Christmas lights will be switched on in the Market Square on Saturday 18 November. What do you look forward to most at this time of year?
Concluded on December 22nd, 2006 with 432 votes.
Q: On Thursday (26 October) shoppers in Northampton will able to enjoy a taste of Italy as the Market Square is home to an Italian market for three days. What is your favourite Italian food?
Concluded on November 7th, 2006 with 239 votes.
Q: It's Apple Day on Saturday 21 October but how do you like your apples?
Concluded on October 24th, 2006 with 274 votes.
Q: The museum has launched an 18-month project to capture the history of shoe making. What is your favourite footwear?
Concluded on October 6th, 2006 with 182 votes.
Q: Abington Park Museum hosts a Swinging Sixties Day on 16 September. What do you think was best about the 1960s?
Concluded on September 15th, 2006 with 118 votes.
Q: The Northampton Balloon Festival 2006 was a huge success with over 250,000 visitors enjoying the attractions and entertainment. What did you enjoy most?
Concluded on August 30th, 2006 with 82 votes.
Q: Northampton Balloon Festival takes place on the Racecourse from Friday 18 August to Sunday 20 August. What are you most looking forward to at this year's Balloon Festival?
Concluded on August 21st, 2006 with 124 votes.
Q: A new events space has been created on the Market Square. Which of the following would you like to see there?
Concluded on August 14th, 2006 with 279 votes.
Q: The council's sports development unit will be running activities throughout the summer for young people. What is your favourite summer sport?
Concluded on July 25th, 2006 with 35 votes.
Q: Summer is finally here, where will you be enjoying the sun?
Concluded on July 20th, 2006 with 381 votes.
Q: From June 10 the Northampton Museum will be home to an exhibition displaying some of the most popular toys of the last century. Which was your favourite toy?
Concluded on June 21st, 2006 with 554 votes.
Q: Real Nappy Week starts on Monday 24 April. Do you think real nappies are..
Concluded on May 5th, 2006 with 106 votes.
Q: From April 1st anyone with a Northampton Borough Council bus pass will be able to travel for free within the town. How do you usually get out and about in Northampton?
Concluded on April 20th, 2006 with 173 votes.
Q: On Friday 10 March the Everyday Sport road show will be in the town centre promoting local sports and activities. How often do you exercise or do something active?
Concluded on April 3rd, 2006 with 255 votes.
Q: The Government have recently voted to restrict the places people can smoke. Do you?
Concluded on March 7th, 2006 with 720 votes.
Q: The Under Scan Project is the latest addition to the town centre. What would you like to see more of in the town?
Concluded on February 17th, 2006 with 89 votes.
Q: Which of the following do you think detracts most from the town centre?
Concluded on February 6th, 2006 with 207 votes.
Q: The council is considering web casting meetings of its Improvement Board. This will allow members of the public to watch and listen to meetings through the internet, how often would you watch?
Concluded on January 20th, 2006 with 75 votes.
Q: Traditionally this is the time of year when people start making plans for the next 12 months. Do you think you will stick to your New Year's resolutions?
Concluded on January 12th, 2006 with 115 votes.
Q: What is top of your Christmas wish list?
Concluded on December 28th, 2005 with 54 votes.
Q: Work has started on a sculpture to celebrate the life and work of the world famous scientist Francis Crick who was born in Northampton. What do you consider to be the most important scientific discovery of the 20th century?
Concluded on December 15th, 2005 with 157 votes.
Q: Northampton's Christmas lights will be switched on on Saturday 19 November at 6pm. How ready are you for Christmas?
Concluded on December 1st, 2005 with 151 votes.
Q: Northampton Borough Council's recycling team have joined forces with Novelis recycling to offer £50 spot prizes to people who are putting their recycling boxes out. Will this encourage you to recycle or would you like to see other measures put in place?
Concluded on November 14th, 2005 with 165 votes.
Q: Local Democracy Week starts on Monday 17 October and will be marked by a number of events involving councillors. How do you think young people in Northampton could best 'have their say' in Local Democracy and influence their local communities?
Concluded on October 26th, 2005 with 48 votes.
Q: Northampton Borough Council have launched a major consultation examing parks and open spaces across the borough. What is the most important feature of a park to you?
Concluded on October 12th, 2005 with 190 votes.
Q: Northampton has won the East Midlands in Bloom Award for best city. Where are the best floral displays in Northampton?
Concluded on September 22nd, 2005 with 80 votes.
Q: Heritage Open Days is a chance to celebrate the rich architectual history of Northampton. Which of the following are you most in doing?
Concluded on September 13th, 2005 with 61 votes.
Q: The Northampton Balloon Festival 2005 was a huge success with over 250,000 visitors enjoying the attractions and entertainment. What did you enjoy most?
Concluded on August 31st, 2005 with 63 votes.
Q: What are you most looking forward to at this year's Northampton Balloon Festival?
Concluded on August 22nd, 2005 with 305 votes.
