The Voice of Small Business within Thames Valley
Welcome to the Thames Valley Policy page. The objectives of the Thames Valley policy group is to represent small businesses at a regional level to ensure their needs are considered. We also support the branches at a local level to ensure the needs of small businesses are considered by local authorities, MP's and other decision making bodies.
Read our activities and achievements
Tony Baldry MP wins FSB Small Business Friendly Award 2009
Tony Baldry MP for Banbury & Bicester was delighted to be recognised by FSB Thames Valley for being the most active advocate of small businesses in speeches made in the House of Commons during 2007/8. Tony accepted the "Small Business Friendly Award" from Robin Lawrence, FSB Thames Valley Regional Chairman.
Tony Baldry MP, Robin Lawrence, FSB Regional Chairman
Tony Baldry came top of the league table emphasising his commitment to local businesses. He was followed by Richard Benyon MP Newbury and David Cameron MP Witney. Full report here
FSB urges local authorities to protect their communities
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a Small Business Manifesto to press local authorities to champion small businesses ahead of local elections in England on 4th June 2009
The UK's biggest business organisation will focus its local election lobbying on the campaign to Keep Trade Local, which seeks to protect small businesses from unfair planning laws, draconian parking restrictions in town centres and the breakdown of local economies.
How long should it take to get a crime number?
Can I get my business security checked?
What Neighbourhood Action Group is my business in?
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FSB launches Every Crime Every Time Campaign
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), in partnership with the Coalition Against Crime, launches a major new national campaign to increase reporting of crime against businesses. Thousands of businesses are being encouraged to keep a record of every crime they are a victim of, no matter how small, and to report it to the police.
Download report form.
Policy Updates & Information
• MP Briefing Notes
• Thames Valley Regional Policy Plan
• Olympic Opportunities for Local Firms
• Thames Valley Policy Group Activities
They Work For You!
MP's, MEP's and local Councillors work for you. If there is an issue facing your business always consider informing your elected represenative. "They Work For You" is a very useful website which enables you to find out all about your local MP including whether he votes favourible for small businesses in Parliment.
They Work for You
MP Contacts
Local Authority Contacts
If you have an interest in your local business environment and would like to find out more about the regional policy group please contact Karen Durcan.