Citizens' Panel Recruitment Questionnaire - 2025/26
Overview
Thank you for agreeing to sign up to our Citizens’ Panel!
You are about to become part of a 2000 strong community of Kensington and Chelsea residents as diverse as our borough, influencing key decisions on topics important to you.
To be a member of the Citizens' Panel you need to live in Kensington and Chelsea, be over 18 and not work directly for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council.
We just need to know a bit more about you before we start, this includes topics you are interested in and your age, sex and ethnicity so we can make sure the Panel stays representative of the borough.
Why your views matter
- What do I get for being part of the Citizens’ Panel?
Prize Draws - By completing a Panel survey, you are entered into a draw to win a £50 gift voucher. We currently give have two winners per survey. Incentives for other activities will always be explained before you commit to taking part, there is usually a voucher given to Panel members who take part in focus groups.
Influencing Council decisions - You will have the opportunnity through surveys and focus groups to tell us what really matters to you in the borough and how you want to see us be the best we can be for you.
Donations - We will donate to the Mayor’s charity for each survey response received.
- Who else is on the Citizens’ Panel?
The Panel is broadly representative of the people who live in the borough. Some Panel members have been involved with engagement at the Council for a while, but for others, this is really new. This means we can hear from a variety of voices and opinions.
- What will I be doing on the Citizens' Panel?
There are different activities you can be involved in including:
- Completing surveys on topics like safety in the borough
- Joining discussions on topics such as being a fairer Council
- Meet other local people at coffee mornings and whole Panel events
Sign up here
Areas
- All Areas
Interests
- Citizens' Panel