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The Westgate Fund enables John Lewis to be a good neighbour...
The Westgate Fund was established in 2017 with a £125,000 donation from John Lewis, and is held and managed by Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF). Since then it has funded 18 different community initiatives across Oxford.
Worcester College begins stage three of refurbishments
Phase three of building refurbishments to the terrace, located to the north side of the front quad at Worcester College, Oxford, began on site in March 2020. This is the final and most disruptive phase of the works to the Grade I listed buildings.
Whitley Stimpson ranked in the Top 100 UK firms for ...
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the seventh year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Demand outstrips supply as the residential sector prospers
The restrictions on the housing market were lifted on 13 May and almost immediately, our Oxford residential sales professionals noticed an increase in levels of activity.
Planning permission granted for vaccine facility in Oxfordshire
The Vale of White Horse District Council has granted planning permission for the highly specialist facility that will house the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) at Harwell. Congratulations to all those involved, including our Planning & Development team.
Occupier activity within commercial sectors looks promising
Despite uncertain forecasts over the past months following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, occupier activity within specific commercial sectors remains extremely encouraging, backed up by continuing speculative development.
Change of use secured for Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Our planning professionals have acted on behalf of Oxfordshire Community Foundation advising them on planning matters and successfully securing the change of use of 33 Iffley Road from office to residential use.
Autumn promotions announced at Freeths
Freeths’ Oxford office is pleased to announce the recent promotion of two of its Managing Associates, Charlotte Digby and Sally Goodger.
Why fixing congestion is just as important as technology in decarbonising...
At Oxford Bus Company, we have a vision. A vision of a zero-carbon future – where buses powered by renewable energy help everyone get around quickly and efficiently, in a city with world-beating air quality, and with vibrant and liveable streets.
Award-winning specialist family law practice acquires new talent during the Pandemic...
South Oxfordshire based Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP has acquired three additional lawyers during the last 6 months to expand their growing specialist team, at the same time as being recognised as a Tier 2 Firm in the Legal 500 Guide (the Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession) 2021 Edition.
Unipart extends Kubota partnership for another five years
Unipart Logistics has extended its partnership with Kubota UK to provide Aftermarket warehouse operations for another five years.
Freeths LLP celebrates another year of ‘Top Tier’ rankings for its...
This month, The Legal 500 (the Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession) 2021 edition published results on recommended UK law firms. Freeths Oxford, yet again, has received stellar reviews and has been ranked in the top tier of law firms in the south east in seven of its practice areas: Family Law; Contentious Trusts & Probate; Private client (Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate); Clinical Negligence (claimant); Agriculture and Rural Estates; Charities; and Professional Negligence.
Whitley Stimpson restore funds for local charity
Despite the current socially distanced restrictions, accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson raised £1,100 for mental health charity Restore at its recent annual golfing day.
Unipart wins Department for Transport and Innovate UK funding to develop...
Unipart has won a share of £9.4m funding from the Department of Transport and Innovate UK to develop zero-emissions rail technology.