Welcome to the latest edition of our South and Vale Business Support newsletter!

‘Oxfordshire Plan 2050 – why the business voice needs to be heard’

The Oxfordshire Plan 2050 will trigger vital next steps for the county’s future across multiple key areas, particularly following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's critical for businesses to understand and input into the Plan, ensuring they have confidence that there will be plenty of good well-paid jobs, that we are able to preserve the history and heritage that draws millions of people each year to Oxfordshire, and maintain our environment.

OxLEP is asking Oxfordshire businesses to join them for an online Q&A event on why it’s vital that the county’s business community engages with the plan.

Register here on OxLEP's website. 
Government sets out vision for recovery and regeneration of high streets

The Government has laid out a plan for high streets and town centres, so that they can adapt and thrive after the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are five key areas detailed in the document:
  • Breathing new life into empty buildings

  • Supporting high street businesses

  • Improving the public realm

  • Creating safe and clean spaces

  • Celebrating pride in local communities
Read the strategy on our website.
Starting your own business?

We’ve partnered with the Start Your Own Business team to create a free local guide for businesses based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.

The guide includes:
  • A clear step-by-step process, with tips on tax and accountancy, funding, finding customers, social media, employing staff and more

  • A Start-up checklist

  • Who to contact and where to find support

  • Links to free resources
Complete this short form to receive a copy of our free guide.

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