West Oxfordshire District Council

It's not frightful - remember to recycle this Halloween! Happy Halloween 🕷️👻 #RecycleForHalloween #Halloween

Don’t forget that at 2am tomorrow morning, Daylight Saving Time ends and the clocks will go back by 1 hour. 🕰️

The West Oxfordshire Business Accelerator Programme offers a comprehensive package of support tailored for established and trading small businesses, designed to foster growth and job creation. Participants will benefit from up to 30 hours of expert guidance, including: In-depth Masterclasses, Facilitated peer-to-peer group sessions, Leadership Development Programmes and Personalised 1-to-1 sessions with a team of 20+ experienced business advisers This programme provides both engaging and challenging support, ensuring businesses receive the maximum value as they advance toward their goals. Hear from Kate at Olamalu about their experience

Got a small business that’s ready to go from “just surviving” to “absolutely thriving”? We’ve got you covered! With up to 30 hours of FREE supercharged support, you’ll get: Masterclasses that make you feel like a genius, Peer-to-peer groups (because two heads are better than one!), Leadership development so you can boss it like a pro and 1-to-1 sessions with over 20 expert advisers It's fun, it's challenging, and it's designed to give your business the kick start it needs! Let's grow your business AND your confidence Ian from Little Ox Brewery tells us more

We’re thrilled to announce that West Oxfordshire-based business, Olamalu, has WON the South East Regional #SkillsAwards2024 for SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year! 🏆👏 We’re proud that OxLEP’s Accelerator programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, played a part in helping Olamalu achieve this fantastic milestone. Are you a small business looking to grow? Apply to the Accelerator programme today 👇 https://lnkd.in/eY2AdbaG Next up for Olamalu? The National Finals in November! Best of luck to the team! 🍀

Are you an established small business looking to grow and create jobs? The West Oxfordshire Business Accelerator is here to help you thrive! With up to 30 hours of expert-led support, including: Masterclasses, Peer-to-peer groups, Leadership development programmes and 1-to-1 sessions with 20+ top business advisers This tailored programme will challenge and inspire you to take your business to the next level. It’s engaging, fun, and designed to help you unlock your business's full potential. We hear from Kate at Fat Squirrel who tells us more about her experience

We are pleased to see that Cottsway has transformed its former sheltered housing scheme St Marys Court Witney into 30 new, modern apartments for social rent. The former 1960s building was demolished and new homes built in its place thanks to a grant from Homes England The new scheme now provides 23 one-bed and 7 two-bed apartments for people aged 55 and over. This supports our ongoing affordable housing plans to deliver new affordable homes for our residents.

🌿 Join us for the Local Environment Groups Conference! 📅9 November 📍 Warwick Hall, Burford 🕐 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Hosted by Wild Oxfordshire in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about nature recovery and local conservation. 🦋 What to expect: 🟢Expert presentations from leading environmental groups. 🟢A guided site visit to a nature recovery project on the River Windrush. 🟢Learn how nature recovery connects with our Council Plan priorities. Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for our local landscapes. 👉 Find out more and book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eHrG6uyQ

Kilkenny Lane Country Park is better than ever! 🤩 We've invested over £80,000 in improvements, including new play equipment, a bigger car park, and a new toilet block. Come try it out! 📍Elmhurst Way, Carterton, OX18 1NA #play #WestOxfordshire #nature #community

Got a Business SPARK? Ready to start your own business? Whether you're a pro transitioning into entrepreneurship or a budding visionary, OxLEP are here to support and help you shine! Register & apply here👉 https://lnkd.in/gtzT4Pqm