University leads on county-wide sustainable development project
The University of Northampton is one of 11 higher education institutions to receive substantial funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to take forward sustainable development projects in their region.
West Northants Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) and Viability Appraisal
The Strategic Housing Market Assessment for West Northamptonshire has been prepared in accordance with national Planning Policy Statement 3 which requires Local Planning Authorities to undertake an assessment of housing need and demand in their areas.
Arts market on the Square that will become a green
This weekend Northampton's monthly arts market will be set against the backdrop of a village green as the town's Market Square continues to celebrate art in the town centre.
BBC call for Northamptonshire participants in new TV series
The BBC are looking for Northamptonshire contributors for a new series entitled The British at Work
Business Link helps 100,000 entrepreneurs
In the last year, the regional Business Link service enabled over 100,000 businesses and entrepreneurs to receive the help they needed to start, survive and grow, according to figures released by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).*
Green flags for all five country parks
All of Northamptonshire County Council’s five country parks have been recognised with a prestigious Green Flag award today
Speaking in Ankara yesterday, the Prime Minister hailed a new partnership with Turkey, with increased trade and investment at the heart of the new alliance.
'Think 3e' crowned most enterprising place in region
Think 3e, based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, has won the East Midlands Enterprising Britain final, after going head to head with five other finalists from across the region in the 2010 Enterprising Britain Competition. Think 3e is a social enterprise providing innovative recycling solutions for organisations such as The Sun newspaper, B&Q, Superdrug, Sony, Nissan and the John Lewis Partnership. They will now enter the national round and compete with 11 other regions.
100,000 East Midlands businesses benefit from Business Link support
In the last year, the regional Business Link service enabled over 100,000 businesses and entrepreneurs to receive the help they needed to start, survive and grow, according to figures released from the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).*
Independent report praises emda’s strong performance
An independent report by the National Audit Office into the performance of Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), has found that East Midlands Development Agency (emda), was one of the best performing RDAs in England, demonstrating a strong performance in all of the areas against which it was assessed.
Business surplus benefits those in need
A free online scheme set up to help businesses pass on surplus goods such as end of line products and clearance stock to charity, is appealing to Chamber of Commerce members to help meet an increase in demand for goods.
Corby’s Pool is awarded for being a facility for all
Just a year after opening, Corby East Midlands International Pool has been awarded with the exclusive ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ (IFI) Award which recognises fitness facilities for being accessible to people with disabilities.
Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life
West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory.
NHS Northamptonshire remains top performing Primary Care Trust
John Parkes, Chief Executive of NHS Northamptonshire, has welcomed the results of the World Class Commissioning report, 'I am delighted by the substantial progress that we have made across a wide range of competencies, from prioritising investment, engaging with patients and the public to collaborating with clinicians to inform our commissioning decisions. We are recognised as being a progressive, forward-thinking organisation and an early adopter of best practices across the NHS.
Northamptonshire’s 2012 Strategy is set to be officially launched
Application for Towcester’s Moat Lane Development Recieved by WNDC
An outline planning application has been submitted to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation for the regeneration of the Moat Lane and Northampton Road area in Towcester. The application is due to be considered by WNDC’s Towcester Planning Committee by this autumn.
Corby’s ‘Ironstone Memories’ are recorded for all to remember
Opencast mining of iron ore took place in Corby for 100 years before coming to an end in 1980 and becoming a distant memory of the Borough’s past. Now this part of Corby’s history can live on forever as a DVD set, entitled ‘Ironstone Memories’, is being passed over to Corby Borough Council on Tuesday 13th July.
Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life
West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory.
Market Place Shortlisted For National Planning Award
Following on from its success at the Local Government News (LGN) Street Design awards last month, and recognition at regional planning level last year for its regeneration excellence; Kettering Market Place has been shortlisted for a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Planning Award.
Matt Munro To Spread The Appeal Of North Northamptonshire
North Northants Development Company has launched a viral film to encourage more people to discover the benefits of living and working in North Northamptonshire and its principal towns of Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough.
