Westminster City Council wants residents to be involved in shaping the services, projects and policies that matter to us all. That's why we set up the Resident Research Panel. 

The Panel makes it easier for residents to take part in focus groups, discussions, interviews and surveys to provide us feedback and honest views on specific projects.

You only need to sign up once using the form below, which should take 5 - 10 minutes. Then, you will start receiving research opportunities over email as they come up. To be eligible, you must currently live in Westminster, even if you do spend more than 30 days in a year elsewhere.

What topics can I expect?
Topics will vary and you can expect to hear from us several times a year, with a mix of surveys and focus groups. We've covered planning policy, the council's strategy, air quality, testing of different websites....and you can expect even more variety as the Panel grows.

Rewards
You will always be rewarded for your participation in interviews, discussions and focus groups with vouchers. The amount will vary depending on the length of the session. When completing surveys, you are entered into voucher draws, sometimes worth up to £100. The value of vouchers depends on the topic and length of the participation. 

For more information, please visit our webpage by clicking on this link.

Please note that not everyone who express their interest for a discussion or focus group will get a chance to participate each time, as we need to create representative groups and receive more registrations than there are slots available.

If you have already signed up to the Panel but need to amend your details, please fill out the following form: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RRPUpdateYourDetails
 

Your Privacy
The answers you provide during research exercises will be anonymised when analysed and used to inform the council’s work, but data from one project may help to inform others. This includes direct quotes or survey responses, as well feedback you provide us, although quotes may be mentioned alongside demographic information. We may use your demographic information to send specific opportunities to specific people, for instance based on geographic location, gender or other information you have provided.

Please note that your contact information will be safely stored so that we are able to invite you to future research. We may call you before a discussion group to confirm your attendance.

We process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you have any concerns the Council’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted via DataProtection@westminster.gov.uk

You able to opt out of the Panel at any time by emailing us at wccresearch@westminster.gov.uk.



 
 

1. Can you please tell us your name and surname/last name? *

 

2. What is your email address? *

 

3. Please confirm your email address: *

 

4. What is your phone number? *

 

5. Do you have a smartphone? By smartphone, we mean a mobile phone that lets you do more than calling and texting. It has internet access that enables you to open websites.

 

6. What is your postcode? *

 

7. How long have you lived in Westminster? *