THE people of Derwentside have the chance to influence their council's housing policy for years to come.
Derwentside District Council is carrying out a housing needs survey and has sent out confidential questionnaires to 2,500 homes chosen at random.
One resident has a chance of winning £100 if he or she fills in and returns the form. The council has devised the draw as an incentive to residents.
Cabinet member for social inclusion Councillor Jean Huntley said: "I urge everyone who has received a questionnaire to fill it in and return it. We need residents to help if are to plan properly for the future."
As well as the £100 top prize there will be a number of smaller cash prizes.
Residents with questions about the survey should call David Randall or Jim Coxon from the council's housing service on (01207) 218013.
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