People's Panel

Help shape Northumberland: Join the People’s Panel today!

 

We’d love your views on how we can improve council services for everyone in Northumberland.

 


Why get involved?

By signing up to the People's Panel you are helping the council make our services user-friendly and more accessible. The research we carry out with members of the People's Panel allows us to better understand the needs of our residents, businesses and communities so we can improve our services for all our customers.

 

What will I be asked to do?

Once you've signed up, you might be asked to:

  • try out new online transactions
  • answer questions by email
  • talk to our researchers about how you have interacted with our services in the past
  • attend workshops / focus groups to discuss a particular topic
If you meet a researcher in person, you may get a voucher to say thank you for your time. You can say if you'd prefer to meet researchers in person or do online research when you sign up.



What do I need to sign up?

To join up and help, you must:

  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Live in Northumberland
  • Have an email address
 

Ready to Join?

Complete the short survey below. Your answers will help us make sure you get invited to research that is relevant to you. Your answers won't be shared with anyone else. You will also be able to tell us the type of research you are happy to take part in -  whether you prefer online surveys, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings.

Sign Up Now

A team member will be in touch afterwards to welcome you to the panel.
 

Got Questions?

  • I’m New to Northumberland; Can I Still Take Part? Of course! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been here; your opinion is valuable to us.
  • Is My Personal Information Safe? Absolutely, your privacy is our top priority. We’ll keep your details secure and won’t share them with anyone outside of our panel partnership.View our privacy notice.
  • Do I Need Any Special Skills to Join? Not at all. You don't need to be good with computers or the internet to join. The panel is open to everyone aged 18+, no matter what your employment status, or background. If you live in Northumberland, we want to hear from you!
  • Do I have to take part in all research - No, you can always say no to an invite and you can unsubscribe from the panel at any time. View our terms of partcipation.

Any more questions? Contact us at peoplespanel@northumberland.gov.uk