Survey shows 91% like Wee County

Clackmannanshire is Scotland's smallest local authority

A survey of people in Clackmannanshire has found 91% of locals think the area is a good place to live.

Residents were asked about a range of issues including council services, transport links and access to green spaces.

The survey, by Clacks 1,000, found 99% of respondents rated litter control as the most important council maintenance service provided.

Of those questioned, 90% also said they regularly recycled.

The area, which reuses nearly half of all waste, was recently identified as the top performing local authority in Scotland for recycling.

The popularity of the Wee County was also boosted by the reopening of the Alloa to Stirling rail link after a break of 40 years.

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The 91% approval rate compares with an 86% rate in 2006.

As well as asking baseline questions about residents' attitudes to Clackmannanshire, the survey also focused on environmental and economic development issues in the area.

More than 70% of respondents said the council should increase the range of material it collects for recycling.

Local councillor Eddie Carrick said: "This survey has provided us with some vital information about how people feel about our environment, as well as transport and employment opportunities which we will study in detail and take forward."

Clacks 1,000 was established by Clackmannanshire Alliance to provide feedback on a range of issues over a period of time.

The Alliance includes Clackmannanshire Council, Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley, NHS Forth Valley, Central Scotland Police and Forth Valley College.

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