NNBN are working with Kettering's 4 star hotel, Kettering Park Hotel & Spa to bring the County's food and drink sector together this September.Northamptonshire's Good Food & Drink Festival was first launched in 2019 after a meeting with the hotel's General Manager Andrew Hollett, Kerry Bate from Polka Dot Events and Simon Cox who worked to pull the event together for the Northamptonshire's food and drink sector and brought a variety of local food producers together as well as food and drink lovers from across the region to enjoy a fun filled family event. The event continued to grow and...

08 January, 2023

Visitors to Northampton town centre are set to benefit from investment in car parking facilities, making visitors’ experience easier and more seamless.West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is investing in Northampton Town’s car parks to improve access and usage for customers. Work has started to install new ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) parking equipment in the following public car parks in Northampton:Grosvenor multi storey St Johns multi storey St Michaels multi storey Commercial Street The Ridings Upper MountsMayorhold multi-storey car park is ageing and in poor condition; these issues are currently being managed but eventually the car park will need major...

06 January, 2023

As you may be aware, the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper set out an ambitious employer-led approach aimed at making Further Education (FE) provision more responsive to local skills needs and ultimately local economic needs.As part of this approach, Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) were introduced as a key part of the Government’s vision of an adult skills system where businesses are given a much stronger voice in local skills planning by working closely with FE providers, engaging effectively with local leaders and other stakeholders and forging a stronger and more dynamic partnership that will enable provision to be...

06 January, 2023

Women who are the cornerstone of West Northamptonshire communities and businesses are to be recognised in the 11th Inspirational Women Awards.Organised by the West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Women’s Forum, the awards aim to publicly recognise and promote those women who inspire and have a real impact on the lives of others in the community or the workplace.Members of the public are being asked to get their thinking caps on and nominate women in their lives who inspire them.There are two categories for the 2023 awards:• Business Award • Community AwardPotential nominees for the Business Award could include someone who has inspired...

04 January, 2023

As we enter 2023, it is a time to reflect on the year we have had with many of us, making goals or setting achievements for the New Year – whether it be to stop smoking, achieving your healthy weight, moving more, or improving your mental wellbeing.These are all important factors for you to live a healthier you in 2023.If you are motivated to achieve one of the above or more, but are not sure where to start, then West Northamptonshire Council Public Health Team have several services that are on hand to help you.Stop smoking service With support, you are...

04 January, 2023

A leading human resources consultancy are suggesting ways that employers can help their workforce to manage the cost-of-living crisis.Kettering-based HR Solutions have reassured business owners that looking after their employees doesn’t have to cost as much as they might think.CEO Greg Guilford said: “The cost-of-living crisis is currently affecting everyone across the UK. Wages have gone up dramatically but for some struggling workers it’s still not enough to meet rising costs.“While individuals are battling to make their wages stretch, business owners are also struggling as they face the same increased cost challenges.“These employers, particularly small business owners, might not be...

04 January, 2023

The new system, which regulates the award of subsidies, means public authorities can deliver support to businesses that need it most, in a quicker, fairer, simpler way.A new system to regulate the award of subsidies to business comes into force from today (Wednesday 4 January), providing a boost to businesses across the country and empowering public authorities to deliver support to businesses in a quicker, fairer, and simpler way.Subsidies will be tailored to local needs, with public authorities and devolved administrations having added flexibility to ensure they can get support to where it’s most needed as quickly as possible.The introduction of these...

04 January, 2023

A series of events to help local students in the Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough area are being announced.The aim is support the students prepare for the future and a core part of that is to help them understand their progression options once they complete their time at College by bringing the learners together with local employers, universities and apprenticeship providers, in order to promote future career and training options.Events will run across all of the 3 campuses (Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough) and will be delivered through career fairs, workshops and presentations.The team at Tresham would very much like you to...

03 January, 2023

Many businesses are finding it tough in the current economic climate, most with a decline in their customers' spending as a result of reduced consumer confidence. This in turn is reducing profits and requiring them to work longer hours.ActionCOACH are aware that numerous businesses in the Kettering/Corby area are looking to adjust their business to attract new customers by either changing the products and services they sell, or moving to new routes to market.ActionCOACH helps business owners overcome challenges and get their businesses running the way they want them to through structured Business Coaching Programmes.As a local business, ActionCOACH Oakham...

03 January, 2023

There is less than one month for around 5.7 million Self Assessment customers to file their tax return or they may face a penalty, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said.More than 12 million customers are expected to file a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year by 31 January 2023. HMRC has revealed that 129 customers submitted theirs on 1 January between 00:00 and 00:59, joining those customers who have already met their obligations.More than 42,500 customers chose to see in the new year by submitting their return on 31 December and 1 January:New Year’s Eve: 25,043 tax returns...

03 January, 2023

Businesses from across Northamptonshire are being invited to meet the Minister for Small Businesses at an exclusive event organised by business membership organisation NNBN.MP Kevin Hollinrake, appointed the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business in October, will be the special guest at a business brunch at Kettering Park Hotel on March 10th, 2023.Businesses will be invited to pose questions to the minister in advance of the event, with tickets allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.NNBN Director Simon Cox said: “This is a huge coup for Northamptonshire, with our local businesses set to meet...

03 January, 2023