As the region’s only Accredited Chamber, you can ensure your organisation’s voice is heard through our campaigns work and lobbying, both regionally and nationally.
As the independent voice of business for the Thames Valley, we represent, and enhance the interests of our members across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Swindon.
The last General Election brought significant change to the political representation across the Thames Valley. For the Chamber, and our business community, this provides a timely opportunity to actively engage and further foster key relationships with all Thames Valley MPs – shaping their understanding of the business issues affecting our region and enabling them to best represent our region in Parliament.
As the voice of the UK’s true turbo economy, our mission is to enhance the Thames Valley’s global reputation as a premier business destination and a driving force behind the nation’s growth.
Get Involved
Talk to us – our experienced policy team is on hand to support you with issues affecting your business.
Engaging our MPs – we maintain active engagement with our MPs through a range of high-level forums, including our regular Political Working Lunches, State of the Region Roundtables, the annual Parliamentary Question Time and other topic specific events.
Regional Assembly – our Thames Valley Assembly and Windsor Debates provide opportunities to engage with senior business leaders and decision makers, improve your business intelligence, and shape business conditions. Meetings feed directly into our policy direction and programme of work, along with engagement with our elected representatives at Westminster and within the region.
Quarterly Economic Survey – each quarter, our business survey gathers invaluable insights into the views of the Thames Valley business community, with results feeding directly into the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). This gives us powerful information on business conditions which is used by the Bank of England, the Treasury and MPs.
Consultation Panel –we regularly respond to consultations and calls for evidence by national and local government and government agencies. Our responses are informed by contributions from active members with geographical, sector and operational interest.
Business Voice – the Chamber’s quarterly business magazine that offers accessible insight and intelligence on all aspects of economic and social policy; events and activities and showcasing company news relevant to our members.
Partner with us
Partner with us in delivering the region’s voice to policymakers through our Parliamentary Engagement Works Programme packages, offering a unique opportunity to align your brand with high-profile political events and direct national conversations.
News
Call for Evidence: Airport expansion and climate and nature targets
TVCC responds to the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) Call for Evidence regarding airport expansion and climate and nature targets. Read…
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: call for evidence
TVCC responds to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: call for evidence Read more HERE.
Chamber welcomes Swindon MP’s to Political Working Lunch
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) welcomed Swindon MPs, Rt Hon. Heidi Alexander MP for Swindon South and Secretary of…
Invest 2035 – the UK’s modern industrial strategy (Health and Life Sciences)
TVCC writes to the Department for Business and Trade regarding the sector focus of the industrial strategy, highlighting that of…
Chamber responds to Transport for the South-East (TfSE) Draft Transport Strategy Consultation
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce responds to the Transport for the South-East Draft Transport Strategy Consultation. Please see our submission, HERE.
Chamber Hosts Second Political Working Lunch Of The Year
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) recently hosted a highly anticipated Political Working Lunch (PWL) with Freddie van Mierlo, MP…
Chamber provides letter of support for Great Western Railway’s (GWR) and Network Rail’s (NR) ‘Project Churchward.’
Chamber provides letter of support for Great Western Railway’s (GWR) and Network Rail’s (NR) ‘Project Churchward.’ Please see our submission,…
Thames Valley Assembly Parliamentary Question Time event makes the case for industry and Government working together to drive change
Over 70 delegates gathered for the Thames Valley Assembly (TVA) Parliamentary Question Time (PQT), a key event that fosters dialogue…
Comprehensive Spending Review Call for Evidence – Letter to Chief Secretary
TVCC writes to the Chancellor to provide additional information for consideration in the forthcoming CSR. Read more HERE.
TVCC responds to the Chancellors plans for “UK Economy Boost”
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech in Oxford this morning, Paul Britton, Chief Executive of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC)…
Thames Valley Chamber Hosts Successful Political Working Lunch with Peter Swallow
Last week, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) hosted a highly anticipated Political Working Lunch (PWL) with Peter Swallow, MP…
TVCC Letter to The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer
TVCC writes to the Chancellor to Champion her ambition to “bring investment (into the UK) and reform to kickstart economic…
Our campaigns work and lobbying in review
In the lead-up to and following the last general election, the Chamber actively lobbied the main parties on behalf of our members across a broad range of policy areas.
View our key highlights.
For more information on how to get involved with our efforts to deliver the voice of the region to policy-makers, contact the Business Representation and Policy Team, or the Head of Business Representation and Policy: Gareth Ralphs.