Achievements

Achievements

We are very active in the business community and seek to illustrate ways in which we have helped other to achieve great things.

Annual Report 2020 – 2021

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Annual Report 2022

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Salute the NHS

Our Chairman shares his thoughts commensurate with the volunteering aspects of his experience

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Annual Report 2019

Annual Report from 2019 listing the achievements of Bicester Vision and its members

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Annual Report 2018

Annual report from 2018 listing all Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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MIPIM 2017

In October of 2017, we had a stand with Cherwell District Council at MIPIM UK

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Town Centre Strategy

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Cherwell Business Awards 2016

We helped coordinate the application process, judging and preparation of the CBAs 2016 Gala Awards

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Invest in Bicester

In 2017 we commissioned a new inward investment film for Bicester

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Achieving Retail Success

Bicester Vision participated in the Achieving Retail Success for Bicester Town initiative.

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Young Enterprise Business Masterclass in Bicester

Bicester Schools join Bicester Vision and Young Enterprise for masterclass discussions

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Business Masterclass at The Coopers School

The Cooper School chose a Bicester Vision funded Launchpad Masterclass for its Year 12 students

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Bicester Technology Studio Opens Its Doors

Bicester Vision held its September Partnership meeting in the newly opened BTS school

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Unlocking Potential in Cherwell

In November 2017, we led a panel discussion at Bicester Technology Studio.

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Visit Bicester

Our Founder Exec Board Member, Bicester Village, commissioned this fabulous film about Bicester

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Annual Report 2017

Annual report from 2017 listing 37 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2016

Annual report from 2016 listing 27 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Business In Oxford 2016

In March of 2016, we took a business team to Oxford for the Business In Oxford 2016

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Annual Report 2015

Annual report from 2015 listing 31 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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About Bicester Vision

An introduction to Bicester Vision and its objectives

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Annual Report 2014

Annual report from 2014 listing 30 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2013

Annual report from 2013 listing 28 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2012

Annual report from 2012 listing 29 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2011

Annual report from 2011 listing 30 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2010

Annual report from 2010 listing 22 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Annual Report 2009

Annual report from 2009 listing 20 Bicester Vision members achievements and future objectives

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Zeta Group Case Study

Zeta Compliance Group plc’s intelligent compliance services help businesses to identify...

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Brethertons

Brethertons now occupy 5,000 Square feet employing nearly double the staff

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Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow.

“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”
2016-09-24T12:44:28+01:00
“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”

Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military

"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"
2016-12-06T14:46:03+00:00
"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"

Being a member enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses

“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”

Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways
2016-12-07T09:04:34+00:00
“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways

We have a profound interest in the progress of the Town

“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”

Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber
2016-12-07T09:07:17+00:00
“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber

The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation

"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."

Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council
2016-12-07T09:10:34+00:00
"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester

"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."

Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council
2016-12-07T09:30:32+00:00
"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council

Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception

"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."

Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council
2016-12-07T09:44:43+00:00
"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council

Through our work with Bicester Vision we are able identify the development needs of the town

“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House, which was completed in 2016.  The growth of Bicester enables us, through our work with Bicester Vision, to identify the business, retail and leisure development needs of the town and to work closely with the business community to provide these.”

John Liggins, Managing Director, Ziran Land Limited
2016-12-07T09:47:00+00:00
“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House...”

Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate

"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."

Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK
2016-12-07T09:49:31+00:00
"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK