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POLICY ACTIVITY
North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
is one of the most powerful lobbying forces in Lancashire. Our remit is simple: to represent the views of our members in order to bring about effective change within the regulative and legislative framework in which business operates.
We produce an annual Business Barometer survey to determine our local lobbying activity and also rely on an virtual membership panel to provide a quick response to issues as they arise (click here to become a member of the panel)
To support and strengthen our lobbying work we work very closely with other Chambers of Commerce across the Northwest. We are an integral part of the Chambers of Commerce Northwest policy group which lobbies on behalf of the 17 Chambers of Commerce (representing 16000 members) across the region.
Any policy priorities that could be managed from a regional perspective are brought to the policy group for inclusion in the annual work programme. As part of this work programme the group has researched and published a number of comprehensive reports covering transport, skills, migrant workers, and red tape. The group also published an annual “Wages and Salaries” report which provides information on pay and conditions across the Northwest.
As part of our involvement with Chambers of Commerce Northwest we coordinate two important regional events each year: an annual visit to the House of Commons to meet MPs and civil servants; and a Question Time event to provide members with an opportunity to raise issues with senior politicians and business leaders.
How can I find out more?
The Chamber Policy Department can provide a voice for your business.
Call us today on 01772 653000 or email info@lancschamber.co.uk and find out how North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce can make a difference to your Business.
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Current polls2. In the run up to polling day we are asking visitors to the site to give their responses to some of the big questions of the election 2010 campaign. Which Party do you feel would be best for business?
3. Will a conservative Administration be good for business in Lancashire?
4. Have the measures set out in the budget done enough to help business?
5. Has the measures set out in the budget done enough to help business
6. Has your bank increased the cost of borrowing or arrangement fees in the past two months?
7. Has you business been a victim of vehicle crime (defined as deliberate damage to a company vehicle or theft from a company vehicle) in the past 12 months?
8. Hundreds of members of the Unite Union are due to walk out from 0600 BST on Friday until 0600 the following Tuesday in a dispute over pay. The drivers work for Hoyer UK and Suckling Transport, haulage firms employed by Shell to deliver fuel to its forecourts across the UK. We would greatly appreciate your answer to just one question so we can conduct a snap poll. Faced with a fuel strike on Friday, will your business stockpile on fuel?
9. How serious do you consider the problem of crime against your business?
10. Do you agree with the concept of road pricing where the aim of the charge is to reduce congestion (providing that all income raised is ploughed back into improving the transport infrastructure)?
11. The road fund licence is a flat rate tax paid by all motorists irrespective of the number of miles they may drive each year. Abolishing the road fund licence and increasing the cost of fuel to compensate would benefit low mileage motorists whilst ensuring high mileage motorists pay more in fuel duties. Do you agree with the proposal to abolish the road fund licence and increase the cost of fuel to compensate?
12. 84% of companies responding to a recent Chamber survey stated that the road network was essential to their business. And yet transport failures cost the average business £27K a year. What would be your preferred solution to reduce congestion on our roads? Would you prefer to reduce demand by: Or would you prefer to increase road capacity by:
13. All three major political parties are currently debating the future of the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI). Which of the following three statements do you agree with?
14. Next month the National Minimum Wage will increase from £4.50 to £4.85. Will the increase have:
15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is consulting on what should go into the 2005 Budget. What should be his main priority?
16. The Government is considering changing the way in which business rates are collected. Which should be done?
17. What should be done to relieve congestion on the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester?
18. Since the new postal arrangements came into force, is your business receiving postal deliveries
19. Is the current postal crisis affecting your business with:
20. Insurance premiums continue to rise at an alarming rate and many businesses find themselves at risk of operating outside the law when they cannot either arrange or afford Occupiers Liability Insurance. Are you continuing to struggle with escalating insurance premiums?
21. The Future of Local Government. Please choose one of the three following options.
22. The European Commission are debating the idea of introducing 'made in the EU' labels’ which may soon be stuck on UK manufactured goods. businesses fear that such a label would damage reputations and would detract from prestige associated with certain regions in the UK. Do you agree with the introduction?
23. Business Crime is a serious and costly issue. Over the last year, have you experienced an increase or decrease in business related crime
