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* 1. How many employees do you have?

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* 2. Which of the following sectors does your business operate in? (or that is the most appropriate)

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the stage your business is at?

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* 4. Which areas of regulation are most relevant to your business (tick all that apply)

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* 5. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I know how to get in touch with them for advice on how to comply

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* 6. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

They encourage me to seek their advice

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* 7. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

It is easy to get their advice on how to comply

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* 8. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I feel I can approach them without fear

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* 9. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I have a good relationship with regulatory officers

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* 10. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I trust my local regulators

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* 11. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I believe they treat me fairly and consistently

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* 12. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I know how to complain if I’m not satisfied with the service or a decision

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* 13. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

They actively seek my views and feedback

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* 14. 1. How much do you agree with the following statements about your relationship with your local regulators (environmental health, trading standards, licensing, fire service officers etc.)?

I feel my views are ‘heard’ and acted upon

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* 15. How could local regulators improve the way they work with businesses? (tick all that apply)

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* 16. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

All the other issues that businesses have to deal with

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* 17. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

Specialist knowledge about your business sector

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* 18. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

How to adapt their approach e.g. to different sizes and types of business

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* 19. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

How long it takes to find information, advice and guidance on how to comply

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* 20. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

The impact of enforcement on business

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* 21. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

The impact of new or changed regulations and policies on business

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* 22. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

The burden of preparing for and dealing with inspections

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* 23. Do you think your local regulators have a good understanding of the following?

How to engage constructively with business

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* 24. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They are part of the local business support package

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* 25. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They have a role to play in supporting economic growth

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* 26. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They save me time and money by helping me comply with the law

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* 27. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They help me identify and reduce risk

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* 28. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

Their advice on how to comply helps my business reputation

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* 29. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They give me the confidence to plan for future growth and investment

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* 30. 1.    How much do you agree with the following statements about the contribution of local regulators to business success?

They ensure a level playing field for business

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* 31. How would you like to receive advice on how to comply from your local regulators? (tick all that apply)

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* 32. 1.    Primary Authority is a government backed scheme which can provide the business with robust and reliable advice on how to comply from a single local authority which other local authorities must take into account in their dealings with business.

Are you aware of the Primary Authority scheme?

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* 33. 1.    Primary Authority is a government backed scheme which can provide the business with robust and reliable advice on how to comply from a single local authority which other local authorities must take into account in their dealings with business.

Are you already involved in a Primary Authority partnership?

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* 34. 1.    Primary Authority is a government backed scheme which can provide the business with robust and reliable advice on how to comply from a single local authority which other local authorities must take into account in their dealings with business.

Would you like to know more about Primary Authority?

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* 35. What do you see as the main barriers to your business growth?

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