The survey is inviting residents to share their views on life in Cambridgeshire and the issues that matter most to them and their communities, and supports the council’s vision of a healthy, fair and sustainable Cambridgeshire, where everyone can thrive now and in the future.

The survey helps the council and its partners understand residents’ experiences and priorities across the county.

By gathering feedback from a large and representative cross‑section of communities, the findings provide valuable insight to support business planning, policy development, and decision‑making, as well as helping to understand how changes to public services are affecting people’s lives.

This insight is used to help shape the council’s Business Plan and Budget, tracking progress against the council’s Strategic Framework ambitions over time.

The online and telephone survey will capture the views of around 5,500 residents and is being delivered in partnership with Cambridge Ahead and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

The 20‑minute survey is being carried out by independent market research company Thinks Insight, which aims to speak to a representative sample of approximately 1,100 residents aged 18 and over in each of Cambridgeshire’s five district areas, ensuring a broad and balanced range of perspectives.

Residents will be asked about a range of topics, including life and community, transport, health and wellbeing, children and young people, and perceptions of the council and its services.

Previous survey findings have shown that many residents feel happy, safe and have a strong sense of belonging, with Cambridgeshire widely seen as a good place to raise children.

They have also highlighted areas where residents would like to see improvement, such as road and pavement maintenance, the cost of living, and mental health and loneliness.

Councillor Lucy Nethsingha, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council said: “This is an important opportunity for residents to have their say on what quality of life means to them and to help shape the decisions we make as a county. Their views will play a vital role in informing how we set priorities and plan for the future.

“Listening to people’s lived experiences is central to our vision of a healthy, fair and sustainable Cambridgeshire. By sharing what matters most in their day‑to‑day lives, from health and wellbeing to transport, housing, the environment and the cost of living.

“Residents can help ensure our policies and services reflect the needs of communities across Cambridgeshire, now and for the long term.”

Alongside the random sample, all residents are encouraged to take part via the council’s website at: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/quality-of-life-survey

The survey will remain open into the summer and close on 5 August 2026, after which responses will be analysed and shared with councillors and the public in the autumn.

The results will help inform council discussions and priorities for the years ahead.

Residents who are contacted directly will be approached by the council’s commissioned research service, Field Locker, who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council and provide contact details for verification.

Participants will not be asked for identifying personal details or any financial information.