Northamptonshire business owners, charities and organisations met with Northamptonshire MPs on Wednesday at an event organised by Northamptonshire membership organisation NNBN.Twenty three members of NNBN joined co-founders Simon and Marie Cox to travel to London as the party undertook a tour of the Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament before meeting with Northamptonshire MPs to discuss key issues and concerns relating to them.Matters raised included business concerns consisting of employer national insurance contributions, access to funding, attracting and retaining talent, concerns around empty units on the hight street, uncertainty with regards to AI, rising costs for businesses and legislation...

24 October, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views to help West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) develop a climate change strategy for the area.The strategy will detail the actions WNC will take to reduce locally produced greenhouse gas emissions and become better prepared for climate change.The Council has already set the target of achieving Net Zero across West Northants by 2045, five years ahead of the Government’s target.Cllr Rebecca Breese WNC’s Cabinet Member for said: “We want to hear from local residents, businesses and stakeholders to make sure that the strategy meets the needs of our whole community.“We have identified a range...

03 September, 2024

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to take part in the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which closes on Friday, 13th September.This important survey is the largest and most representative independent business survey in the UK, providing invaluable insights into the current economic climate.Newly appointed Head of Policy, Simon Cox, is leading this initiative as part of his ongoing efforts to enhance the local business environment. Simon recently succeeded Sean Rose and brings a wealth of experience in business advocacy and policy development.In his role, Simon is committed to leading policy initiatives...

03 September, 2024

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Cox, co-founder of NNBN, as the new Head of Policy. Simon brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in business advocacy and policy development, making him a valuable addition to our team.Simon is well-known in the business community for his dedication to supporting local businesses. In his new role as Head of Policy, Simon will lead the Chamber’s policy initiatives, working closely with local businesses, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure that the voice of the local...

02 September, 2024

Following the success of the recent visit to the the Palace of Westminster in May, Northamptonshire business owners and visitor attractions are eagerly anticipating another opportunity to meet with new MPs on the latest visit organised for October this year.In May, twenty-one members of the Northamptonshire-based membership organisation NNBN travelled to London, led by co-founders Simon and Marie Cox for a day of learning and engagement. The group toured the historic Palace of Westminster, observed parliamentary proceedings in action, and engaged in a round table discussion with the three Northamptonshire MPs: Philip Hollobone (Kettering), Labour MP Gen Kitchen (Wellingborough and...

20 August, 2024

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce has today announced that the latest Quarterly Economic Survey is open for local businesses to complete.Organised by the British Chambers of Commerce, the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) stands as the most extensive and representative independent business survey in the UK. The QES covers a broad spectrum of topics, including domestic and export sales, orders, hiring and investment intentions, recruitment challenges, cash flow, confidence levels, and price pressures. Its comprehensive nature makes it a vital tool for policymakers in the Treasury and the Bank of England, as well as a key resource for the media.The QES...

19 August, 2024

Northamptonshire membership organisation NNBN are calling for local people to consider shopping local this month as we head towards the festive season and heading into tomorrow’s Small Business Saturday campaign. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.   The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.   On Small Business Saturday, customers across the U.K. go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and...

01 December, 2023

Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN is encouraging local businesses, charities and organisations to get involved with an East Midlands initiative to fight against an increase in cyber crime and to become more resilient online.With an increase in cyber attacks in the Northamptonshire area, NNBN is working with the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre, a police-led partnership which safeguards businesses online and operates across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.The EMCRC was launched in January 2020 and is led by regional police officers working in partnership with universities and businesses with one aim…. To support micro and SME organisations access the help...

08 November, 2023