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 @9P4GG7Fanswered…5mos5MO

No -as long as the local environment is not compromised and alternative ways of working (I.e remote working- whereby you could hire an individual from anywhere nationally) is applicable and appropriate.

 @9P7K5M2answered…5mos5MO

No, it's a bad policy, but central government should not provent local authorities from providing incentives if they want to.

 @9RT3JKXanswered…4mos4MO

No, but relocation should be allowed, as long as the local environment is not compromised, but spend the money on improving infrastructure.

 @9Q48XWNGreenanswered…5mos5MO

Communities should be involved in decisions, in the workforce, in the management and in plan implementation. Also environmental legal protections should not be ignored.

 @9J8HBZ2from 00  answered…10mos10MO

No, spend money on improving infrastructure and comunity to attract companies and punish them from movig jobs overseas.

 @9J8G9KCfrom 00  answered…10mos10MO

Spend money on improving infrastructure to atract companies and punish them for moving jobs overseas.

 @9J7ZPWQfrom 00  answered…10mos10MO

Spend money to attract demstic and foreign investitors and punnish them from moving country overseas.

 @9G5MCLJanswered…1yr1Y

Punish them for moving jobs out of the country, don't subsidise the businesses unless the company will create new jobs for local and national industry, and the tax revenue will exceed the incentives in a short amount of time.

 @9FMFLTQLabouranswered…1yr1Y

the government should increase incentives to relocate companies to deprived areas to help increase investment in the area

 @9FLR736 answered…1yr1Y

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised, 35% of new jobs should go to local residents and the incentives will be re-evaluated after 3 years.

 @9F7FLY4answered…1yr1Y

Yes, as long as the incentives are coming out of the cities already existing budget.

 @9MD8SGFanswered…7mos7MO

Yes but only if there was a tender framework and that there was public consultation. All records should also be immediately made public.

 @9LXWZW5Conservativeanswered…7mos7MO

Yes, but only if it is fairly proven that this is for a good reason, and also only if everybody within the company (and the manager or managers) agree to it.

 @9F3SPQ3answered…1yr1Y

No, the large corporations that are able to take advantage of these schemes end up redistributing wealth out of the local community.

 @8SKJTS5Conservativeanswered…4yrs4Y

 @8RVJ8SVanswered…4yrs4Y

No, but cities should be allowed to offer non-monetary incentives to attract incoming businesses.

 @8Q4F8DPanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes as long as there is not a tax break incentive and the company hires local residents and boosts the local economy.

 @8Q2QX7KLabouranswered…4yrs4Y

Amazon should not be punished for its success - most people are happy to benefit from its many operations. If it creates jobs and wealth for local people and doesn't adversely affect other businesses in the area then it could work

 @8PXMNJ8Labouranswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as the environment is not compromised and money is brought into the city's economy

 @8P4GFJHGreenanswered…4yrs4Y

No, use the money to incentives greener businesses while still maintaining or even making new jobs

 @8NWWP8Vanswered…4yrs4Y

private companies should be owned collectivised and owned by the workers

 @8KMJC68answered…4yrs4Y

 @8KJS969answered…4yrs4Y

 @8HB9G4Ranswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if local citizens and stakeholders can vote and have a say on what's to happen.

 @8CBBFR8answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but only from outside the UK, do not let it turn into a civil war offering the city to the company to outbid another city.

 @9BYP4J8Conservativefrom New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but the environment, the tax revenue and effect on local economy should be considered

 @9BFWYPQanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised and the tax revenue will exceed the tax incentives within 3 years

 @98QG4NGanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes only to a certain extent with competitive rules with regulatory style body to enforce them else richer towns will become richer and poorer ones will become poorer.

 @965TC6Ranswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if local citizens can vote on this and only if new jobs will be created in the area.

 @962VZL8answered…2yrs2Y

If it won't compromise the environment, hires from the local area and the local people can vote on what incentives are offered.

 @95NMVQ3answered…2yrs2Y

No spend that money on improving Infrastructure and the community to attract companies but punish them for moving jobs out the country if necessary

 @92YXDMQanswered…3yrs3Y

yes but only if it is certain they will help the community they are relocating to

 @8YVLB36answered…3yrs3Y

Nationalise them if they cam provide lots of jobs if they are not willing to relocate

 @8YGGHN7answered…3yrs3Y

In principle yes,, but these deals should come under close scrutiny as it would be open to abuse and corrupt practises. Local government should encourage economic growth preferably by investing in smaller already locally based companies.

 @8Y7VGPHPlaid Cymruanswered…3yrs3Y

 @8Y666TXanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents and improve infrastructure and the community to attract companies

 @8XRM65Manswered…3yrs3Y

 @DAVIEBrexitanswered…3yrs3Y

This would have to be discussed and voted both nationally and in regional districts.

 @8VKBBVRLabouranswered…3yrs3Y

As long as the local population are offered jobs, the local environment is not compromised and the economic net positive benefits said area (ie. enriching economic, social, cultural, educational, etc life)—be wary as to corporate monopolies alongside moderate to thorough governance and genuinely liveable wages.

 @8TXYYCGanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes provided there is evidence that the assistance will deliver net additional employment or output and doesn’t just displace from one place to another

 @8SLNTH3answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised and they promise to create new jobs by hiring local residence

 @8SL4WYQanswered…4yrs4Y

No, they should be offering training programs to the unemployed and keeping jobs in the UK

 @8SKLDCQanswered…4yrs4Y

 @8S8ZZ37Plaid Cymruanswered…4yrs4Y

 @9D355DLanswered…1yr1Y

No, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country and give them economic incentives to keep jobs in our country

 @9D2TB3SConservativeanswered…1yr1Y

Yes. But needed in east midlands too and cities with high unemployment.

 @9CKX2T5answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but this must be closely regulated so as to ensure wealthier areas don't further absorb business at the expense of smaller, poorer areas.

 @9BQDMG7Conservativeanswered…2yrs2Y

i dont have much of an opinion on this matter but unnecessary moves should not be encouraged

 @99G7XQ4answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but only if there is a benefit to the local economy and then the entire economy as a whole and it should be a fair and open process and people should not lose money to implement these.

 @9974R5Tanswered…2yrs2Y

Stop environmental damage no matter what keep companies where they can be regulated

 @96X5V8Manswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but local residents should vote on the offer and local businesses and environment should be supported

 @946GFJLanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but limits need to be set so that companies do not take advantage off the state.

 @92QBNGBanswered…3yrs3Y

Increasing the number of jobs outside of London is important for long term stability

 @8S9BHJBPlaid Cymruanswered…4yrs4Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How might a city ensure that the benefits of hosting a giant corporation outweigh the sacrifices made in tax incentives?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

In what ways could a community benefit from having a major corporation like Amazon move in, apart from job creation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How would the arrival of a big corporation in your town change your day-to-day life, for better or worse?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If a major corporation offered to bring 10,000 jobs to your city but requested significant tax breaks, would you support it and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

What could your community do with the funds that are often offered to mega-corporations as incentives to relocate?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How would you feel if a large company received tax breaks to move to your town at the cost of funding for local schools and infrastructure?

 @96PQVSDanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, if the company provides jobs in the local area and if the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

What are some potential downsides for a community when it gives large tax incentives to attract private companies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If a company's arrival means a rise in your city's cost of living, is it still worth the economic incentives provided?

 @8PGZTFZanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents and but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Would you give up certain city services if it meant your city could attract a big tech company and potentially boost the economy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Should smaller local businesses get the same financial incentives as large corporations; why or why not?

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