What makes a good place? (for under 18s)

Closes 23 Jan 2026

Opened 12 Nov 2025

Overview

We are starting to think about the future planning of Edinburgh. We want to hear from children and young people about what it’s like to live in your area.

  • What do you like about it?
  • What don’t you like?
  • What would make it better?

Graphic of symbols representing different things you might see in a neighbourhood, like a coffee cup, bus, nature, sports pictch and a house.

Why your views matter

Your thoughts and ideas will be used to help plan the future of your area. 

This Questionnaire will take around 12-15 minutes, there are no right or wrong answers.

If you are 12 years old or older you have an amazing the chance to win one of our 3x£25 vouchers (of your choice!) 

We will ask for your email at the end of the questionnaire. Unfortunately, we can’t collect email addresses from children under 12.

Topics in this Questionnaire

Section 1 – Home

Section 2 – Moving Around

Section 3 – Shops and Services

Section 4 – Free time

Section 5 – Outdoor Spaces

Section 6 – Climate Change & Nature

Section 7 – Planning Your Area (for over 12s only)

Need a different language or format?

Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at its@edinburgh.gov.uk quoting reference 25-1436.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • All interests