Community Building

Community Building, Residential Property | Oxfordshire

Leading housing association wins coveted Whathouse? Award

B4 NewsdeskWed 24th Nov 20212 min

Leading housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) has won a coveted WhatHouse? award. The housing association, whose shared ownership brand SO Resi is behind the SO Resi Maidenhead development, was crowned ‘Silver’ in the Housing Association of the Year category during this year’s ceremony which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Friday 19th November. MTVH was commended for its innovative approach to raising awareness of shared ownership and improving its customer experience.

Attractions, Business Strategy, Community Building, Networking, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation...

Oxfordshire LEPTue 23rd Nov 20213 min

Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class ecosystem’ can remain at the forefront of enterprise, innovation, development of cutting-edge technology and new industries.

Business as a Force for Good, Charities, Community Building, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

Private: Oxford Bus CompanyTue 23rd Nov 20212 min

The public have one week left to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in which good cause could be displayed on a double-decker.

Business Parks, Community Building, Office Services | Oxfordshire

Howbery named as finalist for innovation in Thames Valley Property Awards

Howbery ParkThu 18th Nov 20212 min

Howbery Business Park is a finalist at The Business Magazine Thames Valley Property Awards in the Business and Science Park Innovation category. Our entry focused on our work to create a sustainable environment, and our biodiversity and environmental programmes. The winners of the awards will be announced on Thursday 9 December.

Community Building, Health, Health & Safety | Oxfordshire

Councillors to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children...

B4 NewsdeskThu 18th Nov 20215 min

Oxfordshire county councillors are to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families, and that are also designed to reduce demands and costs for the council, at the People Overview and Scrutiny Committee at County Hall on Thursday 11 November.

Community Building, Private Transport, Public Transport, Residential Property | Oxfordshire

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire...

B4 NewsdeskThu 18th Nov 20211 min

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of life of residents has been published.

Community Building, EDI, Workplace Wellbeing | National

Businesses urged to invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives or risk...

B4 NewsdeskWed 17th Nov 20214 min

A specialist recruiter is urging UK businesses to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives if they want to secure top talent.

Community Building, Health, Sport | Oxfordshire

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support,...

Oxford Brookes Business SchoolWed 17th Nov 20214 min

Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson’s diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42 and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and a number of NFL and rugby league players facing a similar prognosis, a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE.

Attractions, Community Building | Oxfordshire

Blenheim Estate Grown Christmas Trees

BlenheimFri 12th Nov 20211 min

We’re delighted that once again we have estate grown Christmas trees for sale this festive season.

Charities, Community Building, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

Private: Oxford Bus CompanyFri 12th Nov 20212 min

The public have until the end of November to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in which good cause will have its livery on a double-decker next.

Community Building, Residential Property | Hampshire

South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to offer property inspiration...

B4 NewsdeskWed 10th Nov 20213 min

15-16 January 2022, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Business Parks, Community Building, Technology, Workplace Wellbeing | Oxfordshire

Nine new businesses take space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation...

Oxford InnovationWed 10th Nov 20216 min

Nine new early-stage science and technology start-up businesses have taken space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres during Autumn, as Oxford continued to see strong demand from businesses needing R&D labs, technical workspace and flexible office space.

Attractions, Community Building, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim...

BlenheimTue 9th Nov 20214 min

A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace 19 Nov– 3 Jan.

Charities, Community Building, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Private: Oxford Bus CompanyTue 9th Nov 20212 min

Bus driving duo Mark Temple and Guy Powell swapped their driving cabs for the open road to fundraise for Sobell House.

Community Building, EDI, Education, Leadership, Networking | Oxfordshire

B4 launches new ‘news-focused’ site to become a leader in UK...

B4 NewsdeskThu 4th Nov 20212 min

Following a period of change and uncertainty since March 2020 when B4 had to swiftly pivot to delivering content digitally, we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new site.

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