Join Calderdale Talkback Citizens' Panel

Talkback is Calderdale Council's Citizens' Panel.

A citizens' panel is a large group of adults of different ages and backgrounds. They represent the different people who live in an area or community.

Key benefits of the panel

It helps us to:

• measure public opinion
• know and understand people's views, ideas and opinions
• shape new plans and projects to meet the needs of our communities

What being part of Talkback involves

It runs as an e-panel, which means it is conducted online. Members are volunteers and can choose the things they want to take part in.

This can include:

• completing online surveys from Council service areas on different topics
• completing surveys for our partners, such as the NHS or West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• occasional options to take part in focus groups or interviews

What happens to the feedback?

• results are studied by the department or team leading the consultation
• they usually make a report of the findings
• they use the report to help make decisions or changes to the project or plan they are working on
• the survey can be just one part of a bigger and longer public engagement

What you will get out of joining the panel

By taking part, you will be:

• helping us learn about what really matters to you, your friends, family and neighbours
• helping us to make changes and improvements based on what local people think and say
• ensuring we are all working together to help to make Calderdale a better place to live for everyone

How to join

Talkback welcomes new members who are over 18 and live in Calderdale.

Complete our registration form by choosing the button marked "Complete the registration form".

Find it on:

• the top right of your screen on a laptop or PC
• the bottom of your screen on a phone