THE people of a North-East city have had their views canvassed through the latest technology.
Sunderland University and local community organisation Hendon 2000 used personal keypad technology to poll the views of people living in Hendon and the east end of Sunderland on the issues of health, housing, education, employment and community safety.
This is the first time the £20,000 Sharpe Decisions Multi-Purpose Voting and Analysis Tool has been used in the region.
The poll, taken at 18 community events between August and December last year, found that residents believed 16 to 18-year-olds had the greatest problems finding work.
It showed there were fears that employers were prejudiced against people in the area, that stress was a major health problem, and problem tenants were a major concern for most people
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