Economic Development
May 21, 2024
Cash boost for local South Oxfordshire rural projects
More than £350,000 has been injected into projects that support businesses and community organisations in South Oxfordshire.
October 27, 2023
Funding boost available for rural businesses and organisations
A new grant scheme has launched for rural businesses and organisations based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. The fund is designed to support capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application […]
November 16, 2022
Hundreds enjoyed all the fun of the (eco) fair
What does a bike shop have in common with a sustainable children’s clothing company and a wildlife trust? The answer is that they were all stallholders at the super successful Didcot Eco Fair held earlier this month.
June 30, 2021
Councillors welcome proposals to protect and enhance the Chilterns AONB
South Oxfordshire District Councillors have welcomed plans which could see the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty extended and better protected for future generations. This week, the Government published proposals to create new protected landscapes and improve people’s access to nature, including the extension of the Chilterns AONB. The extended area will now be formally […]
November 16, 2020
Businesses can now apply for lockdown support grants in South and Vale
Businesses in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse that have been temporarily forced to close and for those that have been severely impacted by the latest national lockdown may apply for new support grant funding. These grants are worth up to £3,000 per month. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are […]
June 8, 2020
Government Discretionary Business Grant now open for applications
Released on June 2, 2020 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will accept applications from noon Wednesday 3 June 2020 from small businesses for a share of around £1.9 million of government support following the coronavirus outbreak. The councils are urging all eligible businesses that were ineligible for the Small Business Grant […]
June 8, 2020
Support for people struggling financially due to the Coronavirus pandemic
Released on April 1, 2020 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are putting a range of measures in place to help people who are being affected financially by the Coronavirus pandemic, including support for individuals and for businesses. Support for individuals – council tax Hardship fund for people on Council Tax Reduction […]
June 8, 2020
South and Vale district councils launch online form to help businesses access government grants
Released on March 30, 2020 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are committed to supporting all local businesses and have launched an online form to help them apply for small business and retail grants. Businesses in South Oxfordshire, can find the form and more details via the South website and businesses in the Vale […]
February 13, 2020
Bicester revealed as start location for prestigious women’s cycling race
BICESTER is to host the start of the prestigious Women’s Tour professional cycling race, which will pedal from the town on Monday 08 June, it was announced today (Thursday, 13 February). Oxfordshire pro-cyclist, Katie Scott, joined community cycling groups and local children from Bicester’s Longfields Primary School and The Cooper School (secondary); at the official announcement in the town’s […]
