Interview with Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of OxLep
Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire LEP, talks to B4’s Richard Rosser about how OxLEP has, and continues to, support companies across the county, as well as highlighting key themes that the county’s businesses should engage with.
Following a year-long transformation to a ‘digital business model, Nigel was talking at OxLEP’s new offices on Harwell Campus, one of the world’s most prominent science and technology locations. Nigel explained how OxLEP has supported a huge number of businesses during COVID and Brexit and how OxLEP’s events schedule is designed to help businesses during this critical time, with new support programmes in place and a number of existing programmes that can provide ongoing support for the business community both during and after the Coronavirus pandemic.
‘Resetting’ the county’s economic future has never been more important and Nigel highlights a number of key strategies and plans which will determine how Oxfordshire – and the wider region – will grow and develop over the next few decades.
ABOUT OxLEP: OxLEP Business operates as the Growth Hub for Oxfordshire, simplifying the business support landscape and helping individuals and businesses to easily connect. We’re here to help small businesses (SMEs), entrepreneurs and socially minded enterprises find the support they need. Offering prompt, friendly, impartial advice we will signpost you to the right, no cost, business support for you and your business.
See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/
To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/
More in Business Strategy

‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire..’ Case Study: Ducky Zebra, the sustainable kidswear brand...
‘Often girls’ clothes are pink, cute and impractical. They promote kindness, but not always confidence. And boys’ clothes are often blue, aggressive and adventure seeking. They promote confidence, but not always kindness. I wanted to bring these two characteristics together and allow all children, no matter what their gender, to celebrate both kindness and confidence.’ – Sally Dear, Founder of Ducky Zebra

Innovative drone delivery trials take place at Milton Park
A pilot demonstration for a set of innovative drone and electric van freight trials was successfully completed at Milton Park.

Businesses encouraged to have their say: Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan
Oxfordshire County Council has launched its first draft area travel plan for public feedback following the adoption of its county-wide transport and connectivity plan, last month – and the county’s businesses are being encouraged to have their say.
From this author

Town v Gown 2025
The Town v Gown football fixture will return this March and for the first time in the event’s 130-year history will incorporate a women’s match.

Teams at the Raise’24 Golf Cup at Frilford will be competing...
The Raise’24 Golf Cup will take place on Frilford Heath’s Red Course on Monday 28th April with up to £10,000 being raised for the ten Raise’24 charities. The inaugural event will also see teams compete for the Colin Rosser Memorial Cup.

Welcome to B4, Grainger
Graingerplc is the UK’s largest listed residential landlord and leader in the fast-growing build-to-rent sector, providing c.11,100 rental homes to over 25,000 customers and are delighted to soon be launching its very first development in Oxford, The Kimmeridge.