Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.The Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, published by the government and Ofgem, sets out steps being taken to seize on the significant potential of smart charging and make it the preferred method of long duration charging by 2025.Smart charging harnesses the potential of energy use data...

18 January, 2023

Couple getting married this year have an opportunity to meet suppliers to their big day at The Wedding Show taking place at Chester House at the end of this month.The show, taking place on Sunday 29th January 2023 in the 17th Century Threshing Barn at the 10,000 year old estate will include a whole range of suppliers for visitors to talk to to help make their special day run smoothly.Suppliers, ranging from hairstylists, make-up artists, cake suppliers, wine suppliers, bridal gowns, photographers, florists and celebrants will all be present to meet with new to be bride and grooms and answer...

17 January, 2023

Brackmills BID CEO Sara Homer was been crowned Business Person of the Year at the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards on Friday night.Sara, who first joined the BID Board nearly 10 years ago, volunteered her time to help steer and shape Brackmills, to support logistics as well as other businesses on the estate. When she first joined the board Sara was the only female director and Sara was instrumental in changing this so there is now a truly diverse board representing the estate.She played a pivotal role in securing the YES vote for BID status. This means Brackmills is now the largest...

17 January, 2023

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has started work on a new tourism hub at Rushden Lakes which when open, will promote the attractions and highlight the unique offering available in and around the local area.Using funds from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, work is now well underway, with the new Discover Northamptonshire hub expected to be open in time for English Tourism Week in March and the Easter holidays. The Hub will be open 7 days a week and is located next to the entrance to the Cinema at the Rushden Lakes Centre.A dedicated Discover Northamptonshire team will work at the...

17 January, 2023

The CEO of an award-winning HR consultancy is celebrating 15 years at the ever-expanding firm.The HR Solutions team celebrated leader Greg Guilford’s milestone at their Kettering headquarters with a special event including balloons and cake, organised by the senior management team.Created by Greg’s mother Carol Guilford in 2001, HR Solutions has grown exponentially in recent years, acquiring six additional businesses since 2015.In 2015 the company merged with Business Human Resources Solutions, followed by the acquisition of HR Services (UK) in 2017, the takeover of International Workplace’s HR Services in 2019, and the addition of Crispin Rhodes in 2020, as well...

17 January, 2023

Tens of thousands of customers have used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment bill.Almost 65,000 customers have paid their Self Assessment bills, totalling nearly £67 million, via the HMRC app since April 2022, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.In December 2022, 14,170 customers paid via the app – the highest number of app payments in one month since the facility was launched in February 2022.The Self Assessment deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is 31 January and HMRC is urging customers not to delay completing their tax return and paying any tax owed. For customers who need some extra...

17 January, 2023

A HR and training company in Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire is celebrating 12 months in business.Ena HR and Training Ltd was established in January 2022 by Kate Coulson after working in corporate HR and management roles for more than 20 years.When Covid hit, Kate seized the opportunity to live in Greece for a year- a place she calls her ‘second homeland’. This love of Greece is also reflected in Kate’s choice of business name. Ena is Greek for the number one. Ena is also the goddess known for overseeing the preparation for a journey.At the end of 2021, Kate knew she didn’t...

16 January, 2023

Every year the Council plans for the money it will have available and how it should spend it in line with the priority objectives set out in its Corporate Plan.At a meeting held on 20 December, West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet approved for consultation its draft budget for 2023-24 and launched a six-week consultation seeking people’s views on a series of savings proposals to address a significant funding gap, whilst still protecting essential services.The public consultation runs until midnight on Tuesday 31 January 2023 and the council wants your feedback on the proposals, and for you to encourage your friends and family to also...

16 January, 2023

An award-winning hair salon in Northampton has unveiled a new campaign – one designed to thank and give back to its customers.This #MoreGoodHairDays campaign, designed by Northampton town centre-based Daniel Granger Hairdressing, will include weekly customer spotlights, top hair tips from the team and a competition to win free haircuts at this award-winning salon.Daniel Granger, salon owner and star of TV’s popular Body Fixers show, explained: “The cost-of-living crisis this year will no doubt mean a challenging time for many, so we wanted to give back and thank the people of Northamptonshire for all their support.“We will be sharing customer...

16 January, 2023

Future improvements and revised parking charges at Daventry and Brixworth country parks and Northampton Racecourse will be considered at the cabinet meeting of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) on Tuesday, 17 January.The current methods of paying for parking in Brixworth and Daventry country parks are inconvenient for users, do not offer a choice of periods, and are vulnerable to abuse and non-payment. The machines are also aging and prone to failure.While the Racecourse car park tends to be used by people who then walk to the town centre, meaning it is not fully available for its intended purpose.At the cabinet meeting,...

13 January, 2023

Scott Bader is proud to announce it has been awarded a Gold sustainability rating by EcoVadis, ranking it in the top 4% for sustainability of all companies evaluated globally.Previously awarded Silver, Scott Bader's sustainability rating has increased to Gold thanks to the implementation of additional measures to report on environmental management, the introduction of an annual Sustainability Report, the companies commitment to implementing green energy at its sites and its commitment to reducing emissions by 60% by 2025 and to be completely carbon neutral by 2028.Last year, Scott Bader also offset its scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2020 in partnership...

13 January, 2023