Deal Town Council is running a survey to find out what people love, hate and feel could be improved within the community.

Every resident in Deal is being asked to answer three questions before the end of the year.

These are: 'What's good about Deal?', 'What do you not like about Deal?' and 'What could be done to make Deal even better?'

The answers given will help form a new Town Plan, designed to be a 'people's plan'.

It will contain actions that the council can actively pursue in the next three to five years.

The actions could be achievable by the town council alone, or with partners such as Dover District Council or Kent County Council.

By the end of January, a longlist of actions is expected to have been compiled. These will then be put into priority order before work begins.

The younger generation is being especially enouraged to take part.

The Mayor of Deal, Cllr Chris Turner said: “We’re encouraging everyone to take part, young and old, there is no age limit.

"We are especially keen to hear from pupils in our schools, as this plan is about their future in their town.”

A survey leaflet is being sent to every household in the three wards: Middle Deal, Mill Hill and North Deal, but is also available online at www.deal.gov.uk

Completed surveys can be sent back to the council using a Freepost address or by popping them into the town hall.

They can also be handed in at the Saturday Market.

Cllr Turner added: "The Town Council is listening, and this is a great opportunity for the people of Deal to contribute to the future of Deal.”