3RS IT Solutions, which offers IT support to businesses, is helping to improve the financial wellbeing of their staff by joining the Partners scheme at Commsave, a not-for-profit financial co-operative based in Northampton.The scheme is a financial wellbeing staff benefits package that’s free for Northamptonshire employers and is designed to help organisations stand out from the crowd so they can recruit and retain the very best employees.Keen to create a positive business culture for its staff, 3RS IT Solutions – led by husband-and-wife team, Steve and Leila Souch – believes that this new partnership is another progressive step for the...

26 September, 2024

West Northamptonshire is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as the newly revitalised and reimagined Northampton Market Square prepares to reopen with a spectacular celebration on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.The two-day event promises to be a vibrant display of community spirit, culture, and live entertainment that residents and visitors won’t want to miss, with ABBA tribute the Magic of ABBA and Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalists Northants Sings Out announced as the headline acts. BBC Introducing and Northampton Music Festival will also provide music and entertainment throughout both days, bringing some of the best emerging talent from across...

24 September, 2024

The Mayor and Mayoress of Northampton played host to long-term supporters of Northamptonshire charity, The Lewis Foundation, at a reception held in The Mayor’s Parlour at Northampton’s Guildhall. In recognition of their continued support given to The Lewis Foundation, which is the official charity of the Mayor, a number of local businesses received certificates of appreciation for their commitment to the charity over the years.Both the Mayor and Mayoress took the time to speak to everyone in attendance to learn about their work and thank them for what they have done and continue to do in supporting The Lewis Foundation.Joining...

24 September, 2024

Neighbourhood wardens from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have been visiting businesses in Northampton town centre in support of a new policy to keep the area clean and tidy.It’s part of a week of action to help local traders comply with the new Northampton Town Centre Environmental Policy, which sets out how commercial waste should be stored and handled.Visitors to the town centre may have seen the bright orange stickers on some bins helping identify the bin owners. These stickers form part of wider guidance and information being offered to business owners so that they can understand what the policy means...

23 September, 2024

A new website has been launched showcasing the current offering at Cornerstone, whilst providing updates for residents on a project to replace the Grade 2 listed library roof.Also launched alongside the website is a new video which provides detail on the roof replacement project, providing residents with information on the complex project as well as a behind the scenes look at the process for mining the slates required for the roof and interviews with the team working on the project.The new website currently covers:The history of all aspects of Cornerstone and background to the site Learning opportunities and outreach...

23 September, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council’s Economic Growth & Inward Investment Team highlighted the region’s prime position for business investment and support during the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce’s annual business exhibition at Franklin’s Gardens on Thursday, 19 September.Joined by the South Midlands Growth Hub and Northamptonshire Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC), officers were on hand to engage with exhibitors and visitors, discussing a wide range of opportunities available to both established and start-up businesses in West Northamptonshire. Attendees explored investment prospects, business support services, and funding options designed to help local companies grow and thrive.As part of the event, visitors were invited...

23 September, 2024

Northampton Market is now open at the town’s historic market square as it returned today (20 September), following the area undergoing extensive regeneration to provide a renewed space for residents, businesses, and traders.The town is home to one of the longest running outdoor markets in Europe and the reopening of the market from 20 September is a significant milestone in the transformation of the town, and forms part of the phased opening of the regeneration scheme. The wider rejuvenated market square will open to the public on 19 October with family-friendly festivities taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20...

20 September, 2024

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to use her first Budget to seize the moment to boost business and grow the UK economy.The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policy recommendations to encourage investment, strengthen the workforce and develop our local economies.The top five recommendations are:Create a competitive investment environment by expanding full expensing to leased assets and promoting North Sea investment.Support a healthier workforce by reducing the employer and employee tax on workplace health services.Engage employers in skills planning by extending investment in Local Skills Improvement Plans and addressing gaps in...

20 September, 2024

The government has unveiled new measures today to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which is costing small businesses £22,000 a year on average and leads to 50,000 business closures a year.The government will consult on tough new laws which will hold larger firms to account and get cash flowing back into businesses – helping deliver our mission to grow the economy.In addition, new legislation being brought in the coming weeks will require all large businesses to include payment reporting in their annual reports - putting the onus on them to provide clarity...

19 September, 2024

Two Northamptonshire-based entrepreneurs have joined forces to launch a web design agency that solely creates low carbon websites for its clients.   Poppy Eco Hub, founded by Marie Cox and Daniel Lister, partners with organisations seeking to reduce their carbon emissions, while building fast loading, high performing websites that rank well within search engines.   Marie, who runs her own website and graphic design business, Poppy Design Studio, has been building WordPress websites for nearly 20 years. She said: “So many people are unaware that websites have a carbon footprint and create carbon dioxide emissions. “A poorly designed and built webpage can churn out...

19 September, 2024

A serviced workspace in Northampton town centre has been shortlisted for a hattrick of esteemed local business awards.Vulcan Works, which offers unique office space, business support, hotdesking and coworking opportunities from its base in the town’s Cultural Quarter has already won a flurry of awards since it launched last year.Now it has been named as a finalist in three separate categories of the prestigious Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2024, which celebrate the very best of the county’s business community.Vulcan Works is up for the Land and Development Award, which recognises projects that have had a significant impact on the Northamptonshire...

18 September, 2024