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Here you will find content relating to Local Government, including Government announcements and topics surrounding the local economy.

Business Strategy, Conference & Events, Local Government | Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire

IoD welcomes Chief Economist Kitty Ussher for special briefing

Institute Of Directors (IoD)Fri 1st April 20221122 min

IoD Chief Economist Kitty Ussher will outline prospects for the UK economy and business at a special event for local directors.

Local Government, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

New funding to help businesses cut energy bills and carbon emissions

Energy Solutions Oxfordshire – ESOxThu 3rd March 20221552 min

New funding has been announced to help businesses improve energy efficiency and fight energy waste in commercial buildings in Oxfordshire.

Local Government | National

OxLEP response to the Levelling-Up White Paper

Oxfordshire LEPFri 11th February 20222714 min

The much-anticipated Levelling-Up White Paper was announced last week by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP.

Local Government | National

Local Government Digest #2

B4Fri 11th February 20221110 min

The latest news on the economy, local government incentives and changes, from OxLEP, Oxfordshire Community Foundation, Whitley Stimpson, Flex IT and more…

Community Building, Local Government, Networking | Oxfordshire

‘Don’t miss out’ – Successful Peer Networks initiative makes its final...

Oxfordshire LEPFri 21st January 20222173 min

The OxLEP Business-run programme Peer Networks has called on businesses to grab the last few places available before time runs out.

Finance, Leisure, Local Government | Oxfordshire

Latest Figures show Severe Impact of Covid-19 on Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy

B4 NewsdeskThu 20th January 20221946 min

The Economic Impact Report for Tourism in Oxfordshire, a report commissioned by Experience Oxfordshire, shows a staggering 59% decline in the value of tourism (from £2.5billion to £1billion) and a substantial decline of 39% in jobs supported by sector (from 42,000 to 25,000).

Accountants, Appointments, Business Parks, Community Building, Education, Local Government, Office Services, Solicitors | Oxfordshire

B4 Mini Mag: Issue 004

B4 NewsdeskWed 24th November 20212491 min

In this issue our lead article focuses on Owen Mumford who, as a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 in alignment with the recommendations of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Accountants, Business Strategy, Local Government | Oxfordshire

Small business confidence loses steam

Whitley StimpsonWed 24th November 20214542 min

The Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) measurement of business confidence has slipped by 2.2 points between Q2 and Q3 2021, falling to 16.4, the second consecutive quarterly fall of the small business index (SBI).

Local Government, Private Transport, Sustainability | Somerset

EV charging hubs for Oxfordshire receive £1.2m funding from the Office...

Oxfordshire LEPThu 18th November 20214592 min

Bicester based Charge Point Operator; EZ Charge have announced that a funding agreement for a £1.2m investment into the Park and Charge Oxfordshire project has now been signed by Oxfordshire County Council.

Local Government, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Works to improve access to Banbury Station

B4 NewsdeskThu 18th November 20214043 min

Commuters, residents, and businesses in Banbury can have their say from today (16 November) on proposed improvement works at Tramway Road, near Banbury Station, until 14 December 2021.

Leadership, Local Government, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

COP26: OxLEP hosts official event in Oxford on ‘science and innovation’...

Oxfordshire LEPThu 11th November 20215163 min

As key officials from across the globe continue critical discussions in Glasgow at COP26, the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) has played its role during the second week of the major climate change conference, hosting an official COP26 event of its own.

Local Government, Public Transport | National

Local Government Digest #1

B4Fri 5th November 20213540 min

In this quarter’s Local Government Digest we cover a wide range of topics including jobs, tourism, COVID, business support, transport and much more.

Local Government, People, Residential Property | Oxfordshire

Bamboozled by the Budget: what does it mean for Property?

Wallers Estate AgentsThu 28th October 20219473 min

Look, I’m perplexed and I’m conflicted. I happily admit – and often do – that I’m a natural born Tory-skeptic. Nevertheless, I can’t help being impressed by Rishi, time and again, in spite of myself. But then again, yesterday’s budget has been more New Labour than One Nation Conservative.

Business Strategy, Local Government, Solicitors | National, Oxfordshire

Blake Morgan Chair comments on 2021 autumn budget

Blake Morgan LLPThu 28th October 20219384 min

Blake Morgan Chair, Kath Shimmin, comments on this afternoon’s Budget announcement.

Business Strategy, Finance, Local Government | National, Oxfordshire

Question over extension of RLS to June 2022

Harrison Sadler LtdThu 28th October 20215672 min

In the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the Recovery Loan Scheme will be extended until 30 June 2022 to ensure that lenders continue to have the confidence to lend to small and medium-sized businesses.

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