Business Survey

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Many businesses and residential properties are based around the port of Lowestoft and the surrounding low lying land. Flooding has always been a concern: the town is on the frontline and the risk of future flooding is a constant threat.

Use Your Voice has created this survey to gain more knowledge from people like you who work and/or live in this area. The survey concentrates on the concerns regarding the threat from the sea to your business and property.

All survey responses will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be anonymised for inclusion in any reports or findings. Further information about this survey is available from secretary@useyourvoicelowestoft.org.”

A downloadable PDF Version is available here

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

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1.1 Postcode of your business

1.2 How many people work at your premises ?

2.1 The risk of future flooding in the area of your business is of great concern to you.

2.2 Have you been contacted by the council or by any group about flood risk?

2.3 Is there a flood evacuation plan in place for your business ?

2.4 Do you have any flood defence system in place to protect your property in the event of flooding. e.g. door boards ?

2.5 Have you already had to make use of your flood defence system ?

2.6 If you have had to make use of your flood defence system, how effective was it ?

3.1 Have you encountered any problems insuring your business and / or premises against flood risk ?

3.2 If your insurance premium increased significantly, would this affect the long term survival of your business ?

3.3 That the flood insurance cover offered by your provider is acceptable ?

4.1 Relocating your business due to future flood risk would pose a significant problem.

4.2 A tidal barrier in Lowestoft is important to the sustainability of your business.

4.3 A tidal barrier in Lowestoft would provide the town with resilience to climate change.

4.4 A tidal barrier in Lowestoft would provide a boost to new investment and
regeneration in the town.

5.1 Please use this space for any comments that you wish to add.

5.2 Email Address (optional – if you wish to stay in touch with the group)