HIGHER Folds residents face a doorstep survey on the quality of life on the estate.

Over the next few weeks they will be able to have their say on what services are missing and what can be improved.

A team of local people are aiming to reach 1,000 households, and families who take part will be entered into a prize draw with prizes of £100, £50 and £25.

The survey will be followed by a series of small group meetings to look at local issues in more detail.

Coalfield Challenge programme manager, Sian Jay, said: "We are very keen to see as many residents as possible attend these meetings to share their views about life on Higher Folds.

"The survey is the culmination of 18 months of work between Coalfield Challenge and a variety of agencies, local groups and residents set up to help adapt and shape the future provision of local services in the area.

"We hope every household will have a chance to have their say. What people tell us will help inform developments in the Higher Folds area over the next few years."

The survey is being funded by both Coalfield Challenge and the recently established Leigh Education Action Zone set up to improve standards in Leigh schools.

Roland Absalom, project director for the action zone, said: "I am delighted to be involved jointly with Coalfield Challenge in this interesting and unique approach to ensuring local people can have an input into the way their local communities are run.

"Joint working, not only with communities, but also local businesses, is an essential element of the Education Action Zone."

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