Firms will give verdict on south London economy

26th August 2008

South London firms are being asked for their views on future economic prospects, the threat of recession, and their verdict on local transport, safety and the state of town centres.
In the biggest regular survey in the region South London Business will be canvassing the opinions of more than 12,000 companies. Survey forms have already gone out and are also available on the organisation’s website www.southlondonbusiness.co.uk

The extensive poll follows a recent snapshot survey in which most companies remained buoyant despite the UK’s present economic stagnation.  This larger survey is one of two carried out yearly by South London Business to take the measure of local business confidence.

“This is an important exercise that gives the clearest picture of job prospects and the overall economic health of each of the 12 London boroughs south of the Thames,” said South London Business Chief Executive Peter Pledger.

“It also points up issues that towns need to address involving parking, public transport, safety and crime and is of great value to local authorities and other partners.

The survey period runs until mid September and the results are due to be published late October 2008.

The survey is sponsored by Baker Tilly, Barclays, Business Link and South London Export Club in association with the Learning and Skills Council and Vovici.

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