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Quarterly Economic Survey - 2nd Quarter 2026
1.
Name of Organisation (Optional):
2.
Email Address (Optional):
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3.
Are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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4.
How many people does your organisation or branch employ?
(Required.)
*
5.
What is your main business activity?
(Required.)
Production of raw materials (e.g. agriculture, fishing, mining, utilities)
Manufacture of electronic or IT goods
Manufacture of other goods
Construction
Transport and distribution
Retailing/wholesaling
Tourism/hotels/catering
Professional services (e.g. finance, accounting, legal, surveying, IT support, consultancy, recruitment)
Marketing/media (e.g. marketing, PR, market research, advertising, media)
Consumer services (e.g. cleaning, decorating, plumbing, repairs, private leisure/education/health)
Public or voluntary sector services
Other services
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6.
Which local authority area is your business in?
(Required.)
Blackburn With Darwen
Burnley
Hyndburn
Pendle
Ribble Valley
Rossendale
Other
7.
Which, if any, employment-related costs are currently, or expected to, put pressure on your business following the Autumn Budget 2025?
(please tick all that apply)
Employer National Insurance contributions
Gradual removal of age bands within the National Minimum Wage
Apprenticeship funding rules and levy arrangements
National Living Wage increases
Recruitment and retention costs
None of the above
Other
8.
How prepared is your business for changes expected under the Employment Rights bill, as they are implemented from 2026 onwards?
(select one)
Very Prepared
Somewhat Prepared
Not Very Prepared
Not prepared At All
Too Early To Say (Waiting For Final Detail)
Not Aware Of The Employment Rights Bill
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9.
As Lancashire progresses with devolution through the CCA and with proposals for local government reorganisation, what would most improve the local business environment for your business?
(Tick up to two)
(Required.)
Faster Planning Decisions And Infrastructure Delivery
Skills And Workforce Provision Aligned To Employer Need
Better Coordination And Accountability In Local Public Bodies
Transport And Connectivity
Improved Access To Funded Business Support
I Do Not Expect It To Make a Difference
Unknown
10.
UK and Overseas Markets
Excluding seasonal variations, over the past 3 months...
Increased
Remained Constant
Decreased
UK sales have...
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Remained Constant
Decreased
UK projections have...
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Remained Constant
Decreased
Overseas sales have...
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Remained Constant
Decreased
Overseas projections have...
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33%