Analysis of responses to the 2013 Consultation regarding the redraw of Data Zones

About this report

This report provides an analysis of responses to the 2013 Consultation regarding the redraw of Data Zones. It provides an analysis of the views received, and highlights trends and issues where appropriate. Detailed analysis of the responses to the consultation paper was conducted by Scottish Government during the first half of 2014.

Many responses suggested changes to provisional boundaries based on local knowledge. This resulted in the analysis being focused on the detailed responses provided. Analysis of responses took the form of reviewing each response in detail and making provisional changes to the draft 2011 Data Zones / 2011 Intermediate Zones if appropriate. The report is based on all responses received.