The best of business in Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire has been celebrated at the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2022.Awards were presented to four businesses across five categories at a breakfast ceremony held at Harrowden Hall, home of Wellingborough Golf Club in Great Harrowden on Wednesday, December 7.Winners were judged on their excellence, pioneering approach to business and commitment to furthering the success of the area.Chamber President, Pritesh Ganatra, said: “We are privileged to recognise the best of business in Wellingborough and East Northants with our annual business awards. It is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate these outstanding...

13 December, 2022

Self Assessment customers can do their tax returns ahead of Christmas so they tick it off their to-do list and enjoy the festivities.With Christmas nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging Self Assessment customers to put their tax return at the top of their to-do list.Last year more than 2,800 customers chose to file their tax return on Christmas Day. But those who get their 2021 to 2022 Self Assessment wrapped up before Christmas can tick it off and enjoy the festivities.Self Assessment customers need to complete their tax return and pay any tax owed by the 31...

13 December, 2022

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has successfully been granted more than £5.4m in funding from the Government to boost the local economy over the next three years.The funding, provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is the largest allocation in the South East Midlands and will be used to improve people’s life chances, increase skills, create stronger communities, and support local businesses.The Council submitted its investment plan back in September and underwent a robust consultation process which involved engaging with stakeholders to identify priority areas that would benefit most from a share of the funding.The funding will be split between three key...

13 December, 2022

A new gateway designed by a pupil from Tresham College has been installed and officially opened at Meadow Road Park in Kettering.Following a £150,000 improvement scheme at the Park, North Northamptonshire Council (under the former Kettering Borough Council) approached Tresham College to ask for possible designs from the College’s Art & Design students for a new gateway in the park from Meadow Road.Following delays, due to the pandemic, the winning design by Jasmine Fuller has now been completed and installed. The new gateway is based on the sole of shoes and represents Kettering’s historic link to the shoe industry.Jasmine Fuller,...

12 December, 2022

A charity supporting children who have experienced trauma, a group tackling litter and a group’s cookery course for survivors of domestic abuse  – just a few of the winners at this year’s Northamptonshire Community Foundation Annual Awards.The awards, which took place at the Royal & Derngate on Thursday, 8th December, have again thrown a spotlight on the incredible work that committed volunteers and community groups do across the county.Rachel McGrath, CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation, said: “Congratulations to all our finalists and winners tonight – a wonderful opportunity to pause and take time to celebrate our remarkable communities and to say...

09 December, 2022

The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce have announced their biggest Northamptonshire Business exhibition today.Taking place on International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March at Kettering Conference Centre, over 70 stands are available for businesses to exhibit, up to 100 businesses will be networking before hours, and up to 80 businesses will be attending the speed networking all coupled with a new exciting brand new format and new exhibitor guide to help drive business forward in 2023.The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce have also announced a new Linked In page to follow updates and breaking news and you can follow the new page...

08 December, 2022

A survey has been launched on potential locations for on-street electric vehicle charging points in 7 towns across North Northamptonshire.10 sites are being considered in Corby, Easton on the Hill, Irthlingborough, Kettering, Rushden, Thrapston and Wellingborough and residents living nearby will receive a letter inviting them to have their say on the proposed sites. The letter will be from Liberty Charge, who are running the project on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council (NNC).The consultation is also open to wider members of the public and can be completed online.Cllr Graham Lawman, NNC’s Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, said:“With a...

07 December, 2022

Communities across North Northamptonshire are starting to benefit from improvements across their local areas, as Kier and North Northamptonshire Council deliver its ‘Community Enhancement Plan’.In September this year, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) launched a seven-year contract with Kier, a highways maintenance provider, to oversee the new highways service across North Northants.Working in partnership, NNC and Kier have a fresh focus with increased investment from NNC into the service of £1.5 million. This investment is enabling works such as maintaining local roads, footpaths, signage and drainage, whilst allowing teams to find and fix potholes that would not normally be on the...

07 December, 2022

The UK's No.1 Escape and Rage Room business have launched their new website.Trapp'd, who have a number of fun escape rooms in based in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and at Billing Aquadrome, launched their new website today which helps to make the booking experience much smoother as well as adding a number of new and exciting features.On the new website, you can book your favourite escape rooms or even try out the popular rage rooms where you can release your frustration and smash up everything in sight.Trapp'd are the UK's largest provider of Escape Rooms, often used in team building events...

06 December, 2022

Local businesses can download a document to learn more about How To Create An Energy Efficiency Management Plan/System.The document, which can be downloaded from the British Standards Institute (BSI) website, is being given away free of charge as a download at present and local businesses are advised to download the document at their earliest convenience.The price of energy has skyrocketed and is eating into the profits of every UK business. It’s time to take control of your organization’s energy usage and reduce your energy costs - and you can get started now with a free download.The Department for Business, Energy...

06 December, 2022

Northamptonshire Health Charity is proud to be supporting Northampton General Hospital by launching their Daisy Suite Appeal.  The independent charity, which funds equipment and projects for local NHS hospitals and community services above and beyond what the NHS provides funding for, is fundraising to enhance the facilities that support families who experience the devastating loss of a baby.With your donations and fundraising you can help to create a dedicated space that offers privacy, within the maternity area but away from day unit and the wards.  This new space will support the work of the Bereavement Midwives in follow up appointments...

06 December, 2022