DWYFOR and Meirionnydd residents have once again been consulted on what they consider to be important in their local area.

Following on from the Challenge Gwynedd public consultation last year, which more than 2,000 residents and organisations took part in, people are now being asked why they like where they live in a questionnaire undertaken by the Gwynedd and Môn Public Service Board.

They are also being asked what is not so good and what needs to be improved in the area.

A second round of drop-in sessions to be held in Meirionnydd this week, will enable locals to contribute to the consultation which aims to help public service providers plan for the future.

Drop-in events have already been held in Tywyn, Dolgellau and Dinas Mawddwy.

As well as calling by at one of the sessions there is also an on-line questionnaire at www.LlesiantGwyneddaMon.org or www.GwyneddandMonWell-being.org for people can have their say.

Over 500 have already expressed their views on-line.

The Gwynedd and Môn Public Service Board was formed recently in response to the Welsh Government’s new Well-being and Future Generations Act.

It is a partnership which includes the local authorities, the fire and rescue service, the health service and Natural Resources Wales.

Under the act, public services are expected to work together to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities across Wales.

Ffion Johnson, chair of the Gwynedd and Môn Public Service Board said: “I would encourage residents to make the most of this opportunity to contribute to the consultation, it will give us a clearer picture of what’s important to people in the area and what they would like to see improved. It’s a real chance for people to influence the future of public services.”

Informal drop-in sessions will be held in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tan y Maen, Heol yr Eglwys and Trawsfyndd’s Public Hall on Tuesday, 6 December.

Likewise similar events will take place in Llanuwchllyn, The Old Surgery and Bala’s Neuadd Buddug on 8 December.

The consultation period runs until the 31 December.

The feedback collected from the different communities will give the board a clearer picture of local communities, their priorities and how partners can work together to plan public services.