Great Wakering Parish Plan - "Our Heritage, Our Future"

This business questionnaire is a key part of the production of a Parish Plan for Great Wakering. The Parish Plan will be used to identify what the people and businesses in our community think are the priorities for the future of the Parish, and to help influence future policies, plans and funding.

Whether you run a shop, a farm, an industrial unit or work from home, it is your chance to have your say and influence the way our Parish develops as a location for businesses and employment. Without your input, the Parish Plan is incomplete, so we do hope you will complete this questionnaire.

Please answer the questionnaire as fully as possible, but note that partially completed questionnaires will still provide valuable information for the process. Taking part in the survey is optional, but we hope you will make your voice count.

Are you an employer

Yes

How many of your staff live in Wakering or Barling?

How many people are employed in your business either full time or part time?

Are you likely to increase your staffing levels in the parish in the next 3-5 years?

Very likely

Quite likely

Unlikely

Definitely not

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How easy is it to recruit the staff you require from the local community?

What are the main barriers to recruiting staff locally?

Local people lack required skills/experience

Strong competition from other employers

Lack of facilities for advertising local jobs

No barriers

Other (please specify)

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Do you see any particular benefits in recruiting staff locally?

Yes

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What were the attractions of setting up your business in the Great Wakering?

Attractive local environment

Availability of suitable premises

Cost of suitable premises

Availability of staff

Easy access to road & rail network

Availability of trade with other local businesses

Availability of trade with residents (good area for retail)

Other (please specify)

Please tick all that apply

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How easy was it to find suitable premises for your business?

Very easy

Quite easy

Quite difficult

Very difficult

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Are you likely to need more accommodation in the parish in the next 3-5 years?

Do you think that it is becoming easier or more difficult to find suitable premises for local businesses?

Easier

No change

More difficult

Don’t know

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How supportive is the local planning system towards the needs of your business?

Would your business like advice and support on how to reduce energy costs, or improve recycling of resources?

Yes

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How well do you consider that the needs of your business are understood and addressed by the following organisations?

Telecoms/broadband Providers

What are the main transport concerns affecting your business?

Are there any locations with particularly difficult or dangerous traffic issues?

Yes

If Yes, please specify

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Has your business (and/or staff) been affected by crime or anti-social behaviour in the past 5 years?

No incidents

1 - 2 incidents

More than 2 incidents

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How effective is the local police coverage and support?

Has your business had to install specific measures (lights/alarms etc.) as a result of security concerns or problems?

Yes

Installed as a matter of course

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How do you find out about activities and facilities in the Parish?

How important for your business is the quality of the local environment and surrounding countryside?

Very important

Important

Not important

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Would you be interested in any of the following?

Receiving information about the Parish Plan

Sponsoring the Parish Plan

Advertising in the Parish Plan

Advertising in the Parish Plan Web site

Being involved with implementation of the Parish Plan

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Would your business be interested in a listing in a business directory for local businesses and services on a Parish Website?

Yes

Do you have any further comments to add in addition to the questions already asked? If so please provide details:

And finally… if you are interested in supporting us or advertising with us, or would like to discuss your answers with us, please provide your contact details below:

Name

Business Name

Address

Email Address

Telephone number

Business Questionnaire

Calling all businesses in Great Wakering!

How well do you consider that the needs of your business are understood and addressed by the following organisations?

And finally… if you are interested in supporting us or advertising with us, or would like to discuss your answers with us, please provide your contact details below: