Member panels
Have your say and stay ahead of the game
 

Are member panels for you?

 
Do you often read about what the Government's up to and have a thing or two to say about it? Now you can have your say AND help to support our campaigns. All you need is a spare five minutes every few months to let us know what you think about a business issue.
"If you've ever felt that your voice was not heard, that your opinion was unimportant and nothing would change anyway - think again. We've found the member panels invaluable as a tool to not only get your point over but to the right people, too!"

- FPB member Sam McCallum, partner at Hartwood Oak Buildings

 
By the time you read about new or changing legislation, it's usually too late to do anything about it. At the FPB, we work ahead of the game and lobby to shape regulation, often several years before it affects your business. By joining a member panel, you can get involved in influencing this process.
 

What's involved?

 
When you sign up to a panel you will receive a short email survey every six months, which will take no longer than five minutes to complete. We may also occasionally send you an email about proposed changes to legislation.
 

Which panels can I join?

 
You can join as many panels of the following panels as you want. Each panel will be contacted every six months, so the more you join, the more involved you'll be!
 
Economy watch Our newest member panel will cover such areas as consumer and business confidence, access to finance and recruitment.
Competition Members recently provided feedback on the banks' plans to end the use of cheques.
Employment Members recently helped us by providing their views on changes to disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Environment We recently consulted panellists on government plans to introduce 'smart meters'.
Health and safety Panellists recently provided us with their suggestions on how existing health and safety rules could be simplified.
Late payment We recently contacted panellists about the Government's Prompt Payment Code to find out their views.
Retail Help to support our campaign to boost Britain's high streets.
Red tape Members recently put forward questions they wanted us to put to the Chief Executive of the Better Regulation Executive.
Tax and budget Join this panel to provide us with feedback to submit to the Chancellor.
Training and skills This is a key area for helping businesses as the UK comes out of the recession.
 
To sign up to any of our member panels, you MUST be a member of the FPB. Join now!
 
Members, complete the form below to sign up to a member panel today.
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Campaigns issues of interest

  Economy watch - NEW
  Competition
  Environment
  Health and safety
  Late payment
  Retail
  Red tape
  Tax and budget
  Training and skills
  Employment