Business Survey

your area. your say.

Closes Friday 28th August

The Pride in Place Programme is a new UK Government initiative which supports local communities to be able to shape the future of their neighbourhood and restore pride in their town.

Birchen Coppice, including Foley Park, the Rifle Range and Silverwoods will receive up to a £20 MILLION FUNDING PACKAGE OVER TEN YEARS that will be spent on local priorities like improving the local environment, tackling anti-social behaviour, youth and community support, cultural and sports facilities, improving transport links and growing the local economy.

Why do the survey?

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It doesn’t take long

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It may directly benefit your business

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Your thoughts and ideas could make a big difference

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This is your chance to shape the future of your neighbourhood

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Less importantly, but nice, you could win one of our great Prizes

Why your views matter

Help us understand what matters most in your local area by answering some questions about your company operating within our local neighbourhood. Your answers will help guide decisions on where the £20 million goes.

If you'd like to be entered into the Prize Draw for one of the following, please provide your name, email, phone number and address at the end of this survey.

Prize draw

each prize worth £200!!!

4 Tickets to see a Show or Event at the Kidderminster Town Hall

Up to a value of £200 to allow Pre-Show Drinks & Bites at the Courtyard

Meal and drinks for 4 in any restaurant within the Wyre Forest boundary

Up to a value of £200 at a Restaurant of your choice

A Special Steam Journey for 4 on the Severn Valley Railway

Up to a value of £200 to allow refreshments

4 Tickets to watch a Kidderminster Harriers League Game of your choice

Up to a value of £200 to allow refreshments

A £200 Tesco Voucher

Terms and conditions apply. Please see the full Prize Draw Terms & Conditions for details.

Share your views

It doesn’t take long to do. Your thoughts and ideas could make a big difference. This is your chance to shape the future of your neighbourhood!

1. What is the name of your business?(Required)

2. What is your local business postcode?(Required)

We use this information to locate the area your business is based in.

3. Which sector does your business operate in?(Required)

Other (please specify)(Required)

4. How long has your business been located in this local area?(Required)

Less than 3 years

3–5 years

6–10 years

11–20 years

More than 20 years

5. If the right support and investment were made available, how do you expect your business to change over the next 5 years?(Required)

Grow significantly

Grow moderately

Stay about the same

Reduce in size

Unsure

6. What are the biggest strengths of this area as a place to do business? (Please select up to three)(Required)

Other (please specify)(Required)

7. What is the biggest factor limiting your growth? (Please select up to three)(Required)

Other (please specify)(Required)

8. How many employees do you have in our neighbourhood?(Required)

Under 10

11 to 30

31 to 50

More than 51

I don’t want to say

9. Approximately what % of your employees live locally to your business?(Required)

Less than 25%

Between 25% to 50%

Between 50% to 75%

Between 75% to 100%

10. What would make your business more likely to recruit local residents? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Other (please specify)(Required)

11. Which skills are hardest for your business to recruit? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Other (please specify)(Required)

12. Would you be interested in working with local schools, colleges or training providers? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Offering work experience

Offering apprenticeships

To give industry expert/learning talks

Provide curriculum advice

Host mock interviews

Promote recruitment events

No current interest

13. What would make you feel most proud of this area in 10 years' time? (Please select up to five)(Required)

Safer streets

More successful businesses

More local jobs

Better opportunities for young people

Cleaner environment

Better housing

Stronger community spirit

Better transport

Other

Other (please specify)(Required)

14. What is the single biggest investment the Pride in Place Programme could make that would have the greatest positive impact on your business and the local neighbourhood economy?(Required)

15. How do you usually hear about things happening in your area that might impact your business? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Chamber of Commerce

Federation of Small Businesses or other business channels

County, District or Local Council

Social Media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X or TikTok

WhatsApp groups

Word of mouth

Other

Other (please specify)(Required)

16. Had you previously heard of the Pride in Place Programme — a £20 million investment over 10 years in the Birchen Coppice, Foley Park, Rifle Range and Silverwoods communities?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

17. Would you like to receive updates about events and opportunities about Pride in Place?(Required)

Yes - Please contact me

18. Are you responding as the...(Required)

Owner of your business

The designated local manager of a subsidiary business located in our Neighbourhood

Other role

If other position or authority, please briefly explain your role(Required)

19. Would you like to stay involved or enter our Prize Draw? (Optional)

If you would like to receive Pride in Place updates and/or enter our Prize Draw, please provide your contact details below.

First Name

Last Name

Telephone

Pride in Place updates(Required)

Yes, please keep me updated about the Pride in Place Programme, including events, activities and opportunities to get involved.

No, I do not wish to receive updates about the Pride in Place Programme.

Prize Draw(Required)

Yes, please enter me into the Prize Draw.

No, I do not wish to enter the Prize Draw.

Providing your contact details is optional. Your details will only be used for the purpose(s) you select above and will be stored securely. For more information about how we collect, use and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Notice at www.bcpipp.org.uk.

Almost done…

You are about to submit your response. After you click ‘Submit’, you will no longer be able to go back and change any of your answers. To be eligible for our great Prize Draw all questions must be answered and your response must be with us by Friday 28th August – your views and opinions do matter.