Are you an experienced Senior HR Professional, if so, the Northamptonshire Chamber & Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce Board is looking for an individual who has a specific background in HR, these skills will compliment those already found within the Board to provide the best support to the operational team and our members.The current Board mix is diverse, however the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce are keen to attract individuals from the following sectors: Manufacturing/Logistics, Commercial, Public and not for profit, Hospitality/tourism and Creative Industries, although this is not an exclusive list, and they would welcome interest from any individual who...

29 December, 2022

The owners of the Wine Chateau in Wellingborough are inviting local people to join them for a memorable wine tasting experience ahead of Valentines Day.Taking place at the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Constantin and Cristina welcome you to enjoy an evening of fine white, rose and red wine coming from Moldovan cellars of award winning wineries where you will be introduced to Moldovan wine culture, indigenous grapes as well as wine serving tips!The wine tasting takes place on Saturday 11th February at 6pm and will include three still wines, starting with fresh flavours of a white, continuing with a rose...

28 December, 2022

As millions of people enjoyed Christmas festivities this year, for 3,275, Christmas Day was the perfect time to file their Self Assessment tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.A total of 22,060 customers went online to submit their form for the 2021 to 2022 tax year between 24 and 26 December 2022, and 141 opted to file between 23:00 and 23:59 on Christmas Eve, meaning they could enjoy celebrations knowing their tax return was complete.The breakdown of figures for those who opted to file during the festive period are:Christmas Eve: 8,474 tax returns were filed. The peak...

28 December, 2022

The draft revenue budget for North Northamptonshire Council was approved by the Executive today (December 22) and now the council is seeking views on its proposals for the next financial year.People can take part in the consultation in the following ways:• Completing the online survey. • Writing to: North Northamptonshire Council, Sheerness House, Meadow Road, Kettering, NN16 8TLPlease see our consultation web page for more ways on how to have your say.North Northamptonshire Council’s budget proposals set out a detailed spending strategy for the authority for the financial year 2023/24 as well as outlining the medium-term financial plan for the next...

22 December, 2022

Northampton charity Cohesive Society CIC is helping Ukrainian migrants get a step closer to securing local jobs thanks to a new employability project.A group of Ukrainian men and women joined a new ‘Jobs Skills’ programme, run by Cohesive Society – a local charity which runs community activities for marginal communities in Northamptonshire.The program was designed after extensive consultation with members of the Ukrainian community to give people the skills they need to prepare them for employment.Imran Chowdhury, Founder of Cohesive Society, said: “This heinous war has displaced the Ukrainian community. So many highly educated professionals, teachers, economists and social workers...

22 December, 2022

House prices in Corby have grown by 14% during 2022 and by a staggering 33% in the past five years, according to the latest figures from local estate agent Belvoir.More than two thirds of the houses sold in the town in the last three months were priced between £100,000 and £250,000. The most expensive property that the George Street agency team have sold in the last quarter of the year was priced at a whopping £565,000.Of the sales made by the Belvoir team, eight percent were apartments, 38% terraced homes, 35% semi-detached, and 19% detached properties.Over the last 12 months...

22 December, 2022

There is still NHS support if you need it but please help us to help those with the most urgent health needs. Please only call 999 or go to A&E in life threatening emergencies.With on-going industrial action, NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is reassuring patients what options are available to them, and what actions they can take to support their local NHS during this time.It is likely that 999 call handlers will be very busy tomorrow and NHS 111 call centres will have fewer staff, and response times across the system are expected to be longer than normal. Hospitals are...

20 December, 2022

Nearly 600 presents are on their way to families and individuals in need this Christmas thanks to the generosity and support of the Northampton public, and listeners of NLive Radio.The local radio station has been running it’s Christmas present appeal to make sure that those in need to do not go without on Christmas day, working in partnership with local community groups, and in association with Archways Real Estate.Martin Steers, NLive Radio Station Manager Said; “It’s been a dream of mine to run a Christmas Present appeal for a few years and this year seemed right as there are so...

20 December, 2022

The Regional Stakeholder Network gives disabled people across the UK a stronger voice.7 new regional chairs for the Regional Stakeholder Network have been appointed today by the Minister for Disabled People.They will take the lead in supporting and advising the government on issues affecting disabled people and disability organisations in regions across England.The chairs were selected based on their understanding of disability issues specific to their regions, their expertise in disability policy and its effects at grassroots level.Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove, said:"We are working with disabled people to tackle the issues affecting them. The Regional Stakeholder Network is...

19 December, 2022

The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvements and progress on the Covenant’s core goals.The UK is one step closer to becoming the best place in the world for veterans, as a new report reveals more than 1,600 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant this year.The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvements and progress on the Covenant’s core goals. These goals include improving the lives of service people and their families, and the...

19 December, 2022

Self-employed individuals and landlords will have more time to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), following a government announcement today (19 December 2022).Understanding that self-employed individuals and landlords are currently facing a challenging economic environment, and the transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) represents a significant change to taxpayers and HMRC for how self-employment and property income is reported, the government is giving a longer period to prepare for MTD. The mandatory use of software is therefore being phased in from April 2026, rather than April 2024.From April 2026, self-employed individuals...

19 December, 2022