A Northampton-based health and safety firm has released a second book in as many months to help boost safety management in a niche industry.Acorn Safety Services, based near Moulton Park, has released Solar Safe: Master Compliance, Lead Fearlessly, Build with Confidence to give advice to workers on solar farm projects so they can manage health and responsibilities across these niche sites.The book covers numerous topics to help people get to grips with a number of UK regulations while improving their mindset to tackle health and safety issues in a more proactive manner. It also gives tips and strategies to ‘build...

11 February, 2025

A Northamptonshire-based business is earning worldwide attention after being asked to facilitate a sensitive job for a client based in Australia.Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough works with a wide range of clients from across the country including, but not limited to, commercial businesses, police, care homes, landlords and estate agents and other private clients. They offer a number of extensive services including house clearances, crime scene and trauma clean-ups, and virus decontamination.Despite only setting up in the last year, their expert team has a combined 30 years of experience and has completed more than 150 projects, using the best...

11 February, 2025

New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP reveals that while many companies in the East of England anticipate needing extra funding for growth this year, most expect a struggle to secure it.The firm’s research* which surveyed 800 businesses in the UK, finds that 70% expect that they’ll need to apply for additional funding this year. The most common amount expected to be needed was between £10million - £25million. The top reasons noted for this extra funding are to ‘invest in new premises or equipment’ and to ‘invest in R&D or new service offerings’. Over one...

11 February, 2025

Initial work has started on shaping the first Local Transport Plan (LTP) for the North Northamptonshire area and residents are being asked to share their views to help with the development of the plan.The creation of a Local Transport Plan is a statutory requirement and North Northamptonshire Council are required to set out its plans and policies for transport as well as how they will be implemented.The last plan that included North Northamptonshire was the Northamptonshire Transportation Plan produced by the former Northamptonshire County Council in 2012.Now, the council are engaging with residents and stakeholders on what is known as...

10 February, 2025

The Chester House Estate has been awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom quality education badge after being recognised for its range of unique and inspiring programmes, alongside other leading educational providers in the country.The Irchester Estate is steeped in more than 10,000 years of history, and the learning department provides curriculum aligned school trips to encourage students to connect with heritage. The Department for Education’s guidance on Health & Safety on Educational Visits recommends that schools look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing external providers of educational visits.Cllr Helen Howell, North Northamptonshire Council’s Deputy Leader and Executive Member for...

10 February, 2025

Sector-specific employer forums will be held at Northampton College to help organisations discover how apprentices can benefit their businesses.Organised to support National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from February 10 to 16, the sessions will give employers the chance to learn what is involved in launching apprenticeship schemes and outline the support Northampton College can offer.A different sector will be represented at each forum, with dedicated events for Digital, Business and Finance; Culinary Arts; Early Years; Construction; Engineering, Fabrication and Welding and Motor Vehicle; and Hairdressing and Barbering being held between March and June.Northampton College Principal Jason Lancaster said: “Apprenticeships...

10 February, 2025

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to take part in the latest British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which has been launched today.This important survey is the largest and most representative independent business survey in the UK, providing invaluable insights into the current economic climate.Head of Policy, Simon Cox, is leading this initiative as part of his ongoing efforts to enhance the local business environment and is keen to hear from all businesses and employers as part of the survey.In his role, Simon is committed to leading policy initiatives that align with the...

10 February, 2025

Marketing experts from across the county gathered at the town centre’s Vulcan Works for The Marketing Meetup – a bi-monthly networking event for local people working in the world of marketing.Jessica Pilkington, journalist and founder of PR and marketing company Pilkington Communications, was the keynote speaker at January’s event – sharing her expert tips on how to secure media coverage and how to use positive press headlines to raise the profile of organisations up and down the country.Elisha Horrocks, Host of The Marketing Meetup Northampton, Founder of CULT Marketing and Lecturer in Marketing at The University of Northampton, said: “Thank...

06 February, 2025

A rapidly expanding workplace design company has seen a rising trend for meeting pods as more businesses ask staff to return to the workplace.Northamptonshire-based, Verve Workspace, has seen the demand for meeting pods increase from companies wanting to create innovative spaces in their offices that make it easier for staff to collaborate or work independently.Managing director Steve Allan, who launched Verve Workspace in 2004, said: “We’re seeing big names like Amazon, BT, PwC, Santander and Asda making concerted efforts to bring workers back to the office.“As more companies ask staff to return to the workplace it’s prompting them to think...

06 February, 2025

Northamptonshire credit union Commsave has seen a surge in new members this year – with branded buses travelling the county and a new radio campaign hitting the airwaves.Commsave, a not-for-profit member-owned financial co-operative credit union based in Northampton, has invested in a new campaign for 2025, which includes airtime on Heart Radio and a host of branded designs on Northamptonshire’s Stagecoach buses.Since the campaign’s launch on January 1st the Northampton-based Member Services team at Commsave’s headquarters have received a record number of calls from local residents seeking savings, loans and financial support and advice.Interim CEO Richard Munro explained: “In a...

05 February, 2025

The Government has today announced that an expression of interest to join the Devolution Priority Programme for the South Midlands Region will not proceed. Joining the Programme would have put the region on track to receive new powers and opportunities from Government through the creation of a new Strategic Authority by May 2026.Whilst the South Midlands Region has not been successful in the first tranche, the Government is still keen to explore a future bid from the South Midlands Region and has committed to working with all South Midlands Authorities on developing this.North Northamptonshire Council will now work with partners...

05 February, 2025