A NEW survey says more than a third of people in Taunton Deane think the area is 'getting worse'.

The YouGov poll for the BBC, which surveyed more than 20,000 people across the country, asked a series of questions relating to the state of the England - and respondent's localities - as part of the organisation's The English Question project.

Those taking part were asked to complete a detailed survey on identity and belonging.

The results for Taunton Deane showed:

  • 63% are proud to be English
  • 50% of people think the best years are in the past - just 17% think they are in the future
  • 8% of people think the local area is getting better - 39% think it's getting worse
  • 77% of people think they can influence local decision not very much, or at all - 22% think they can influence decisions

What do you think? You can take part in a quick survey below - and we'll see how County Gazette readers feel...