Epping Forest High Streets Business Support Programme

As part of the New Epping Forest High Streets Business Support Programme launching in April 2026, we are keen to listen to and learn from local businesses across the district’s town and village high streets.

Your feedback will help us build a programme of mentoring, workshops and practical support that reflects the real needs and challenges facing businesses in Waltham Abbey, Epping, Loughton, Ongar, Chigwell, The Broadway and Buckhurst Hill.

This short survey is designed to help us better understand your business, the challenges you are currently facing, and the types of support that would be most valuable to you. The information you provide will directly inform the development of future business support activity delivered by Deyton Bell Ltd on behalf of Epping Forest District Council.

We want to ensure that the programme is shaped by local businesses and focuses on the issues that matter most to you.

The survey should take no more than a few minutes to complete, and most questions are simple tick boxes.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your views and help us develop meaningful support for high street businesses across Epping Forest.
1.Which high street is your business located on?
2.What type of business do you run?
3.How long has your business been trading?
4.How many people work in your business (including the owner)?
5.Do you currently operate:
6.What are your main business challenges at the moment?
7.What types of business support would be most helpful? (Tick all that apply)
8.What workshop topics would you be interested in? (Tick all that apply)
9.How would you prefer to access support?
10.Do you have a Digital presence
11.How has customer footfall changed over the past 12 months?
12.Would you be interested in joint promotions with other high street businesses?
13.If you are interested in receiving updates about the High Street Business Support Programme, please leave your name and email below.
14.Can we contact you to follow up on your feedback? If so, please leave your name and email address.