South and Vale Economic Development

South and Vale Economic Development Run by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils' Economic Development team.

We support businesses with advice on finding funding, growing your business, finding premises and becoming net zero.

01/09/2026

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there's still plenty to do in Southern Oxfordshire!

From family-friendly festivals and community events to outdoor activities and great days out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore what’s happening locally with our handy 'What’s On' calendar on our Visit Southern Oxfordshire website 😀

💻 https://orlo.uk/ZJDd6 and you can get the latest what's on news from the page Visit Southern Oxfordshire

01/09/2026

Are you a local hospitality or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, looking to grow your reach and connect with like-minded professionals?

Visitor Economy Connect is a networking and support session focused on the visitor economy, aimed at engaging local hospitality businesses.

The next event is on: Tuesday 29 September from 10am - midday at Sudbury House Hotel, in Faringdon.

Enterprise Oxfordshire will reveal the latest incentives, free training opportunities and apprenticeship support available to visitor economy businesses, helping you build skills, boost productivity and future-proof your workforce.

Our Economic Development team will also share an overview of stats from our Southern Oxfordshire project and details on our upcoming campaigns (yes, Christmas is closer than you think 🎄).

Register for your free place here - https://orlo.uk/DGQHA

South and Vale Economic Development Enterprise Oxfordshire

01/09/2026

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there's still plenty to do in Southern Oxfordshire!

From family-friendly festivals and community events to outdoor activities and great days out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore what’s happening locally with our handy 'What’s On' calendar on our Visit Southern Oxfordshire website 😀

💻 https://orlo.uk/cb6al and you can get the latest what's on news on their page Visit Southern Oxfordshire

01/09/2026

Are you a local hospitality or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, looking to grow your reach and connect with like-minded professionals?

Visitor Economy Connect is a networking and support session focused on the visitor economy, aimed at engaging local hospitality businesses.

The next event is on: Tuesday 29 September from 10am - midday at Sudbury House Hotel, in Faringdon.

Enterprise Oxfordshire will reveal the latest incentives, free training opportunities and apprenticeship support available to visitor economy businesses, helping you build skills, boost productivity and future-proof your workforce.

Our Economic Development team will also share an overview of stats from our Southern Oxfordshire project and details on our upcoming campaigns (yes, Christmas is closer than you think 🎄).

Register for your free place here - https://orlo.uk/9oF7q

South and Vale Economic Development Enterprise Oxfordshire

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there's still plenty to do in Southern Oxfordshire!From family-friendly festiva...
28/08/2026

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there's still plenty to do in Southern Oxfordshire!

From family-friendly festivals and community events to outdoor activities and great days out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore what’s happening locally with our handy 'What’s On' calendar.

https://southernoxfordshire.com/whats-on/

Visit Southern Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire District Council Vale of White Horse District Council

Are you a local hospitality or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, looking to grow your reach ...
27/08/2026

Are you a local hospitality or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, looking to grow your reach and connect with like-minded professionals?

Visitor Economy Connect is a networking and support session focused on the visitor economy, aimed at engaging local hospitality businesses.

Our next event will take place on Tuesday 29 September from 10am - 12pm at Sudbury House Hotel, in Faringdon.

Enterprise Oxfordshire will reveal the latest incentives, free training opportunities and apprenticeship support available to visitor economy businesses, helping you build skills, boost productivity and future-proof your workforce.

We'll also share an overview of stats from our Southern Oxfordshire project and details on our upcoming campaigns (yes, Christmas is closer than you think 🎄).

Register for your free place here - https://visitoreconomyconnectseptember.eventbrite.co.uk/

South Oxfordshire District Council Vale of White Horse District Council

Our latest newsletter is out now!This week, we're focusing on our upcoming Visit Southern Oxfordshire Visitor Economy Co...
26/08/2026

Our latest newsletter is out now!

This week, we're focusing on our upcoming Visit Southern Oxfordshire Visitor Economy Connect event for hospitality businesses. Further details can be found below.

We're also highlighting Enterprise Oxfordshire's Growth Hub survey, Enterprise Nation's Small Business Policy Tracker, becoming Nature Positive with Wild Oxfordshire, the Love Your High Street Awards, planning the remainder of the summer via the Visit Southern Oxfordshire website, Harwell Campus' Business Breakfast event and the ROBIN Autumn Networking event.

Read it now! 👉 https://campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTE1MTQ/639.html

26/08/2026

Using money from the governments Rural England Prosperity Fund, our Economic Development team have been able to help a range of businesses across the Vale with much needed funding.

Velocity Cycle Couriers were able to purchase a fully electric, refrigerated van to help them transport chilled produce to their customers.

More details about the funding can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/ReUqu

South and Vale Economic Development Velocitycyclecouriers

26/08/2026

Her Land is a charity in Thame that helps women and girls learn how to heal and care for themselves and the land.

With support from our Economic Development team and the governments Rural England Prosperity Fund to buy new equipment, picnic tables and set up an outdoor kitchen to expand the work they can do.

Her Land are just one of the organisations this funding and our business support have been able to help in South Oxfordshire.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/6OesK

South and Vale Economic Development Her Land

21/08/2026

The summer holidays are whizzing by, but there are still plenty of local events to keep the kids entertained! ☀️


Get hands-on in a creative workshop, watch a show, head to a festival or cool down on a giant slip n slide – there’s something for everyone.

Visit our ‘What’s on’ calendar to plan your adventures – link in bio. 👀

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OX143JE

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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