Policy and Representation
It’s our objective to ensure that your voice – whatever the size of your business – is heard when city councils and government agencies are formulating policy or consulting the business community.
All businesses are subject to changes in government policies over which they have no control. Our activity ensures Shropshire businesses are represented in policy decisions at all levels of government.
All policy arguments are developed through engagement with members. We do this work so you do not have to.
How we do it
- Lobbying and Consultations
- Chamber Forums
- Quarterly Economic Survey
The Quarterly Economic Survey is the country’s biggest and longest running private sector survey. The results are used to influence local, regional and national governments and decision makers and help shape the support structures available to the local business community.
For more information and to see latest QES results, click HERE
Using the Chamber will enable you to:
- Access a wide range of contacts
- Influence local and national government
- Give your business a competitive advantage by knowing what is happening within the region and beyond
- Add weight and influence to your comments
Our Board
The Shropshire Chamber Board is made up of members from the region’s leading businesses. Along with its sub committees and forums they act for Chamber members to bring forward business issues, debate their impact and agree the necessary actions. They are the voice for and of the members and assist in lobbying activity, debate issues of interest and collaborate with other relevant organisations.
Chamber Champions
We want to celebrate the amazing contributions our members are making everyday, we want to hear from you and recognise their hard work and share it to all within our business community, across our county, regionally and nationally everything that has been achieved. Have you changed you changed your processes to provide equipment and support […]
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Shropshire Chamber is calling on all innovative and enterprising businesses from across the county to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious honours- the Queen’s Award for Enterprise These awards display outstanding achievements in international trade, innovation, sustainable development and promoting opportunity (through social mobility). If you […]
Kickstart Scheme Information
Richard Sheehan, Shropshire Chamber Chief Executive said: “We are extremely proud to support this unique initiative to provide opportunities to kickstart the careers of young people. “Through our connectivity and collaboration with our members and the wider business community, we are strategically positioned to be the conduit for those employers who wish to engage in […]A Plan to Rebuild
We will remember 2020 as the year we were hit, along with all other nations, by a previously unknown and remorseless foe. Like the rest of the world, we have paid a heavy price. As of 6 May, 30,615 people have lost their lives having tested positive for COVID-19. Every one of those deaths is […]
Coronavirus – An important update for businesses from Shropshire Council Leader
Further information regarding the processes for verifying your eligibility for business rates relief and grant funding being administered by Shropshire Council will be outlined early next week. For any queries specifically related to business rates please contact: business.rates@shropshire.gov.uk. For any additional queries, please continue to use the dedicated inbox: COVID19businessenquiries@shropshire.gov.uk
Coronavirus – An important message from Shropshire Chamber CEO, Richard Sheehan
Dear all, Following the sudden and unprecedented impact of Covid-19, we recognise that cash flow is likely to be a major challenge for business until restrictions are lifted and markets recover. However now more than ever, we know we must give access to the very support and advice services that are delivered through the Chamber […]
Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports
Monetary policy at the Bank of England The objectives of monetary policy The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to keep inflation low and stable, which supports growth and jobs. Subject to maintaining price stability, the MPC is also required to support the Government’s economic policy. The Government has set the MPC a […]
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT HUB
Keeping you up to date and supporting your business As the Coronavirus continues to impact the operations of businesses, learn more about the steps that Chambers and members can implement to minimise impact on local communities and support the UK government’s strategy. This information is based on official guidance from the UK government and will […]
3 Month Review from Shropshire Chamber
This review highlights some of the excellent work carried out by the Chamber during this period. Speaking about the review, Richard Sheehan, Shropshire Chamber CEO said: “We are all currently trying to navigate through unchartered waters with uncertainty around every corner that evolves into challenges and opportunities. “Looking back over the past 3 months of […]
Economic Forecasts
2021 Quarterly Economic Forecast Quarter 2 2020 Quarterly Economic Forecast Quarter 1
Economic Reviews
Monthly Economic Reviews 2021 October BCC Monthly Economic Review October 2021 September BCC Monthly Economic Review September 2021 August BCC Monthly Economic Review August 2021 July BCC Monthly Economic Review July 2021 June BCC Monthly Economic Review June 2021 May BCC Monthly Economic Review May 2021 April BCC Monthly Economic Review April 2021 March BCC […]
BREXIT HUB
JANUARY 2020 Post-Transition Brexit Checklist The UK’s impending departure from the European Union will bring change for businesses of every size and sector The UK is due to exit the European Union by January 31, 2020. A business-as-usual transition period will follow as negotiations to establish a future relationship beyond December 2020 take place*. If […]Member’s Committee
The purpose of the Shropshire Chamber Members’ Committee is to provide a forum for members to discuss areas of common interest and to provide feedback on existing and proposed Chamber activity. The Commmittee may also discuss items proposed to it by the Chamber. The Committee represents a cross-section of Chamber members, drawing representation from small, […]
Quarterly Economic Survey
As the most authoritative national business survey, the results, alongside those from other Chambers, form part of the largest survey of its kind in the UK and is recognised as a key economic indicator by the Government, the Bank of England and independent economists. Its results allow the Chamber to accurately represent an up-to-date snapshot […]