The leader of Southampton City Council is urging residents to take part in a new survey for views on Southampton's future.

The recently-launched City Survey invites feedback on a range of topics, including local public services, community priorities, and perceptions of the city council.

The survey's findings will influence the development of a new decade-long city-wide plan. This plan aims to create a shared vision for Southampton, involving collaboration from various city partners.

The council is urging the public to participate, saying their input is vital in aligning the city's growth with community values.

A spokesperson for the city council said: "By getting involved at this early stage, we can work collaboratively to identify and address key themes, ensuring that the city's growth is aligned with the community's values."

Southampton's diverse communities, businesses like Ordnance Survey and Ocean Infinity, and educational facilities at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton, are some of the city's assets that the survey aims to highlight.

The award-winning evening economy will also be acknowledged.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to complete the survey to help identify Southampton's current strengths and future opportunities.

Councillor Lorna Fielker, leader of Southampton City Council said: "The City Survey is a great opportunity for our residents to play an important and active role in shaping which priorities we will focus on over the next ten years and beyond.

"It’s not just about the council, it also gives people the chance to have their say on our city, what you love, what you would change and what kind of place you want Southampton to be by 2035. We would really like to hear what you think."

The City Survey will remain open for responses until Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 5pm.

Southampton City Council is urging as many people as possible to participate, with the aim of building a collective vision for the city that reflects the values and priorities of its residents.

Feedback from the survey will be used to improve Southampton as a place to live, work, study, and visit.