Talking Heads

Our Climate Change Manager (and all-round low carbon hero) Daniel Cope recently chatted to Jo Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate and one of the UK’s leading eco business pioneers, about the outlook for businesses during the cost of living crisis, how small businesses are best placed to change the world…. and how Blue Peter helped influence her approach to business! This podcast,...

In conversation with Philippa Batting, BBF’s Climate Change Programme Manager Dan Cope explains clearly and concisely how businesses can measure and reduce their carbon emissions – and what support is available to help them do it. The two have an honest conversation about the reasons why employers may delay tackling their carbon emissions, and why, in the face of climate change and skyrocketing en...

Speaking with Vicky Hope-Walker, CEO of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust, about Buckinghamshire’s place in history as the Birthplace of the Paralympics, how the trust ensures its services are accessible, the value to businesses of being welcoming to all, the places in Bucks that are already getting it right, and some practical ideas for businesses to implement.

Broadcaster Simon Calder joins Buckinghamshire Business First Managing Director Philippa Batting to reveal his favourite places in Bucks, the county’s green credentials, why international travel issues are an opportunity and a challenge for Bucks’ tourism and hospitality industry, and much more. The two chatted just before Simon hosted the Bucks Future Tourism Summit – you can watch his speech and...

Podcast recorded: 10th March 2022 Michael Garvey is joined by Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, with the pair talking about the future of the local economy and town centres, hybrid working, Bucks as a tourism destination, the strength of our local business community, and why the council works closely with Buckinghamshire Business First.

In the debut episode of Talking Heads , Buckinghamshire Business First Chairman Michael Garvey talks innovation, football shirts and ‘The Power of We’ with Sir Stuart Hampson, the former Chair of the John Lewis Partnership and Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire.