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Poll Archive

Is Tod a better place to live this year than last year?
Yes I'm Luvin it: 57.14% Dunno, what's changed?: 39.28% No I'm moving: 3.57% Total Votes:28
18/12/04

Should Tod have CCTV?
Everywhere: 53.65% In Key Places: 43.90% No to Big Brother: 2.43% Total Votes:41
11/07/04

In order to optimise the website I'd like to know at what speed you connect to the Internet
Broadband 512k: 60.71% Normal dial-up modem 56k: 34.52% ISDN 64k: 4.76% Total Votes:84
22/8/2003

Do you feel that Tod is a safe place to live?
Safer than most places: 46.66% Just as safe as other places: 32.22% Less safe than elsewhere: 21.11% Total Votes:90

Visitor Survey: What is your connection with Todmorden?
I live in Tod: 56.19% I come from Tod but now live elsewhere in the UK: 16.52% I just like the website: 11.57% I come from Tod but now live abroad: 11.57% I visited Tod once: 4.13% Total Votes:121
1/6/2003

Do You Think There Is A Large Black Cat Roaming Tod?
No it's been made up by nutters: 41.66% Yes I believe: 41.66% I think it's an alien not a cat: 16.66%
Total Votes:48

Do you think an 11% increase in Council Tax is justified
No: 78.51% Yes: 19.83% Nearly: 1.65% Total Votes:121
26/04/03

Do you think the case has been made for the invasion of Iraq?
No: 59.32% Yes: 30.50% Nearly: 10.16% Total Votes:59
09/03/03

What would it take for you to agree to an invasion of Iraq?
UN Approval and Weapons of mass destruction found by the inspectors: 44.11% Nothing, lets do it already, we know he is a threat: 33.82% No invasion under any circumstances: 22.5% Total Votes:68
10/2/03

Have you had a good Christmas and New Year?
Had a Great Time: 56.41% I was abducted by aliens, which was nice: 25.64% I don't like Christmas: 10.25% Had a miserable time: 7.69% Total Votes:39
14/1/03

What's your view on Tod's Christmas Lights?
They look brilliant: 49.25% Look great except for the message written in white lights: 28.35% I don't like them: 22.38% Total Votes:67
4/01/03

What sort of pay rise do the Fire Fighters deserve?
10%: 24.67% Inflation: 22.7% 40%: 20.77% 20%: 14.28% None: 9.9% 5%: 9.9% Total Votes:77
7/12/02

Should Tod Get More Parking Charges?
No: 75.55% Yes: 20% Not Sure: 4.44% Total Votes:45
19/11/02

Should the Gateway Stone be... ?
Todmorden on one line: 81.39% An exact copy of the Mankinholes Stone but with Todmorden written on: 13.95% Tod-mor-den split on three lines: 4.65% Total Votes:43
04/11/02

Do we need to build houses on fields to secure the future prosperity of Tod?
No: 67.3% Yes: 32.96% Total Votes:91
19/10/02

Which Welcome Gateway?
The Rock with Todmorden written on: 57.57% None of the proposed: 27.27% The two posts with welcome sign in the middle with a white and red rose on: 15.15% Total Votes:33
6/9/02

What do you think of the new appointment system at the Doctors?
Couldn't get through on the phone: 34.48% It works great: 27.58% Not used it but don't like it: 20.68% What new system: 17.24% Total Votes:29
10/8/02

Which supernatural experience have you had?
Ants in me pants: 28.57% My lights went off once: 25% Abducted by aliens: 17.85% My house is haunted: 10.71% Poltergeists chucking stuff around my house: 10.71% I've seen a flying dinosaur: 7.14% Total Votes:28
12/7/02

What Should We Do About Tod's Carnival?
Needs Re-thinking: 37.34% Keep It: 34.93% Scrap It: 27.71% Total Votes:83
22/6/02

How many miles do you travel to work?
Over 15: 40.54% Less than 3: 29.72% Between 7 and 10: 16.21% Between 11 and 15: 10.81% Between 3 and 6: 2.70% Total Votes:37
14/5/02

Do you think drinking alcohol in the streets should be banned?
Yes: 65% No: 18.33% Don't Care: 8.33% Not Bothered With Your Stupid Poll: 8.33% Total Votes:60
6/5/02

Are you in favour of Labour's Budget?
No: 47.5% Yes: 47.5% Not Sure: 5.88% Total Votes:34
27/4/02

Will you miss the Yellow Phone Box if it is replaced?
No: 69.4% Yes: 30.95% Total Votes:42
17/4/02

Do you think parking needs to be restricted at the station to make it safer for rail users?
No: 78.26% Yes: 21.73%
1/4/02

What is the maximum amount per month you would pay for Broadband, always on fast access, to the net?
£20: 37.50% £30: 32.50% £15: 15% £40: 15%
4/12/01

Should the sports field in the park be allowed to flood in an emergency to reduce the risk of flooding elsewhere in the town?
Yes: 71.87% No: 25% Don't know: 3.12%
20/11/01

Should Arriva trains have their franchise to run the trains taken away?
Yes: 88% No: 8% Don't know: 4% Total Votes:25
11/11/01

Which is your favourite crisp flavour?
Worcester Sauce: 24% Plain: 20% Salt & Vinegar: 20% Cheese & Onion: 16% Tomato: 12% Beef: 8% Which is your favourite crisp flavour? Worcester Sauce: 24% Plain: 20% Salt & Vinegar: 20% Cheese & Onion: 16% Tomato: 12% Beef: 8% Total Votes:25
4/11/01

Should we pull out of Afghanistan?
No: 74.28% Yes: 17.14% Not Sure: 8.57% Total Votes:35
29/10/01

Vote in Todtalk's online election - Vote for:
Philip Lockwood (Legalise Cannabis Alliance):40% Christine McCafferty (Labour):23.63% Sue Robson-Catling (Con):18.18% Michael Taylor (Lib):14.54% Steve Hutton (Green):3.63% John Nunn (Independence Party):0% Total Votes:55
10/06/01
The actual result can be viewed here

Was John Prescott's punch justified or not?
Yes:84.90% No:15.9% Total Votes:53
25/05/01

Do you think Shipman should face trial over the Todmorden cases?
Yes:55.26% No:44.73% Total Votes:38
17/05/01

Do you think the Library should move to Todmorden Community College and the current building be used for something else?
No:48.21% Yes:32.14% Don't Care:19.64% Total Votes:56
19/04/01

Should the General Election be postponed because of Foot & Mouth?
Yes:46.93% No:40.81% Don't vote anyway:12.24% Total Votes:49
8/04/01

Does Tod need more low cost housing?
No, we need more detached/ semis:85.7% Yes:14.92% Total Votes:67
26/03/01

Do you think they should build more Windfarms around Tod? Yes:70.73% No:12.19% Maybe just one more:9.75% Don't care:7.31% Total Votes:41
10/03/01

What Sauce do you have on your bacon butties? Ketchup:34.21% I'm a veggie!:28.94% Brown:28.94% Other?:7.89%
25/02/01

Who will you be voting for in the upcoming General Election?
Labour:56.25% Lib Dems:25% Other:12.50% Conservative:6.25% Total Votes:32
18/2/01

Should we be able to elect a Mayor by voting?
Yes:70.83% Who cares:20.83% No:8.33% Total Votes:23
10/2/01