Government approval for county council's superfast broadband strategy more The county is a step closer to having complete coverage of superfast broadband after the government announced its approval of Northamptonshire County Council’s strategy to implement the work. Export sales of the century: East Midlands exports hit high more Despite an uncertain economic outlook East Midlands firms have risen to the challenge and taken exports to the highest number since 2007. Funding opens avenues for skills boost in finance sector more There are hopes within the financial industry that new Government investment will open up new opportunities for apprenticeships. The Financial Skills Partnership has been awarded the funds to develop an employer-led Higher Apprenticeship framework to nurture talent in key areas such as banking and insurance. Time running out to comment on town plans more There is just under two weeks left for people to have their say on proposals for how Daventry will look in 2040.

New junction to help transform Northampton’s waterside more Vital junction improvements between Northampton’s London Road and Ransome Road have been completed. The improvements, which started in May, have enhanced capacity and safety at the junction, which is on a key route into Northampton town centre. As a result, a major redevelopment of a nearby Brownfield site can go ahead. Station investment will unlock Grosvenor Centre scheme more Plans for the expansion of Northampton’s Grosvenor Centre have taken a major step forward thanks to an £8 million investment by WNDC. £50,000 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) start up fund awarded to Northamptonshire Enterpise Partnership. more As a result of being awarded LEP status, NEP has been successful in a recent bid to government for additional funding to support its activities, which aim to develop the Northamptonshire economy for the benefit of the county’s communities, businesses and visitors. East Midlands firms urged to go on market visit to Brazil more UK Trade & Investment East Midlands is giving local businesses the opportunity to find out about the massive opportunities available in Brazil first-hand.

Other News Stories

Have your say on local transport plan

Northamptonshire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans and policies for the future of transport in Northamptonshire.

Skills Investment Statement and Plan

The “New Challenges, New Chances” Skills Investment Statement and Plan set out the key policy objectives and operational drivers for the Further Education sector for 2011-14.

Growing Places Fund will inject £3.9m into Northamptonshire

There was good news for Northamptonshire’s economic development last week when the County was allocated £3.9m as part of the Government’s new Growing Places Fund. The aim of the fund is to help boost economic growth through unlocking infrastructure constraints and getting stalled projects moving again to enable the creation of new jobs and homes.

Northampton Borough Council media release: Find out how you can do business with the Council

Local businesses are being invited to attend an event later this month that will help them to find out how the Borough Council does business and what they can do to win contracts or sell their goods and services to the Council.

Consultation to make Northampton safer

Northampton residents are being invited to tell the town's community safety partnership about crime and disorder issues that concern them.

Dates revealed for masterplan displays

A series of public displays for the Daventry Masterplan 2040 proposals have been confirmed throughout the district.

Hayes sets out further freedoms for Further Education

Speaking at today’s Association of Colleges Annual Conference, Skills Minister John Hayes set out a vision for a stronger, more flexible and more independent further education sector.

Information Showcase - 29 November 4-6pm

Are you interested in finding out more about local team building opportunities, enhancing your recruitment or winning more work? Did you know that deprivation within some areas of Northamptonshire is as high as 63%? Or that in some schools only 27% of students achieved enough A*-C grade GCSE’s to move up to the next level of learning?

Minister backs the regeneration of West Northamptonshire

Despite pressures on public sector finances, the Government has backed the long-term regeneration of West Northamptonshire. Speaking at a House of Commons debate, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell MP, recognised the economic importance of the area, and explained how the redevelopment of Northampton, Daventry and Towcester will be delivered in coming years.

Planning application for Northampton Innovation Cube submitted

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has submitted a planning application for an iconic office building, located opposite Northampton railway station.

West Northamptonshire celebrates double awards success

Construction projects in West Northamptonshire are attracting praise and recognition from industry experts. Two schemes led by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation have won East Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation and best practice in the construction industry.

Northamptonshire businesses get into WIN-ning ways!

A new support group has been launched offering support to Northamptonshire’s business community to help get more people into employment.

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