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Your Business Voice - You can Influence Policy

Consultation and representation are key elements of the Chamber in fighting the corner of business.  We represent member's interest on a range of local and regional policy and strategic bodies.   Our success can help to create the best possible environment for you to be successful in business.  We keep you well informed on issues affecting business particularly new legislation and we also seek your views on local and national issues that affect your business and represent these through Local Authorities, regional bodies and nationally at the highest levels through the British Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber movement is particularly active in fighting red tape and the increasing burden of regulation on business.  Because we are privately funded we can provide a truly independent voice, lobbying whichever political party is necessary to get our voice heard to influence decisions.   

The Chamber operates sector based policy committees for members and actively seeks the views of members through our publications, websites and regular surveys.  Members are also encouraged to participate in our Quarterly Economic Survey, (Please print and fax back to 023 9244 9444) which forms part of the BCC survey, the largest of its kind.  Results of this are used by the Monetary Policy Committee when considering interest rates.

We are always keen to hear from members about issues affecting their business to influence our lobbying programme so please do spare a few minutes to let us know what is important to you.

For further information, or if you have any issues either locally or nationally then please contact Maureen Frost by e-mail at maureen.frost@hampshirechamber.co.uk or phone on 023 9244 9449.

PLANNING & TRANSPORT MEETING DATES:  6 October, 8 December, 9 March, 22 June, 21 September & 14 December at the Regional Business Centre.  Contact Eddie Bell for further information. eddie.bell@hampshirechamber.co.uk

SERVICES GROUP MEETING DATES:  23 November, 24 February, 12 May, 1 September & 1 December at the Regional Business Centre.  Contact Traci Baker for further information. traci.baker@hampshirechamber.co.uk

POLICY COUNCIL MEETING DATES:  8 October, 3 December, 11 February, 8 April, 10 June, 12 August, 14 October & 9 December at the Regional Business Centre.  Contact Cheryl Whitwood for further information. cheryl.whitwood@hampshirechamber.co.uk

BANK OF ENGLAND MEETING DATES: TBC.  At the Regional Business Centre.  Contact Nick Hoath for further information. nicholas.hoath@hampshirechamber.co.uk

GPHA MEETING DATES: 15 September, 10 November, 16 February, 13 April, 15 June, 17 August, 19 October & 7 December at various locations.  Contact Maureen Frost for further information. maureen.frost@hampshirechamber.co.uk

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING DATES:  1 October, 26 November, 28 January, 25 March, 20 May, 22 July, 30 September & 25 November at rhe Regional Business Centre.  Contact Maureen Frost for further information. maureen.frost@hampshirechamber.co.uk