Residents in West Northants can expect simplified and improved services through a major upgrade of Revenue and Benefits systems.West Northamptonshire Council is implementing an upgrade that will replace the Council's multiple previous Revenues and Benefits systems with a single, modern platform designed to simplify operations and improve the online experience for residents when interacting with the Council.With the upcoming system update, residents will be able to view all their benefits, council tax, business rates, and landlord accounts in one convenient portal, no matter where they live. Business rates customers in Northampton will be able to access their accounts online and...

01 August, 2024

Enterprising organisations, creative charities, design companies, photographers, hair salons and an array of businesses small and large from across Northamptonshire have today been shortlisted in the 2024 NNBN Awards.Over the last few months award applications have been flocking into the team at the NNBN Awards – a prestigious awards ceremony launched for the first time last year.Today the wait is over, with a broad range of finalists announced across the 14 categories and the awards ceremony set to take place at the Mercure Hotel Northampton on Friday, 4th October.NNBN Director Simon Cox said “More than 60 inspiring, innovative organisations are...

01 August, 2024

Northamptonshire based specialist recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited attended a careers event at The Duston School in Northampton, providing information on the opportunities on offer within the KBB and merchant sectors.The careers day was arranged as a speed networking event with representatives from local businesses given 10 minutes to talk to small groups of students about their career path. Jordan Burns, Group Sales Director attended on behalf of Simon Acres Group and engaged with over 50 students, aged 16 to 17, to discuss the prospects within the KBB and merchant industries with an emphasis on...

31 July, 2024

Local leaders from across the South Midlands have joined forces, establishing a new group to champion economic growth by supporting businesses, improving skills, and enhancing career opportunities.The newly established South Midlands Authorities group represents the entire region, covering Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes City, North Northamptonshire, and West Northamptonshire councils. South Midlands Authorities will also oversee the work previously managed by the Central Area Growth Board, the Growth Hub and Careers Hub.The region is considered as a national leader in driving business growth and delivering job opportunities. It’s home to over 77,000 businesses which are already supported by...

30 July, 2024

A hotel in Northampton is getting into the festive spirit by putting together the perfect package of Christmas party nights.The summer holidays may have only just started but many businesses are already looking to secure a venue for their office Christmas party, and the recently upgraded Mercure Hotel Northampton is curating a ‘cracker’ of a deal for local employers.The hotel, in Silver Street, is hosting a number of festive party nights featuring a wide range of entertainment to keep all employees happy, with teams able to book however many tables they need to give their staff the perfect Christmas treat.James...

29 July, 2024

Northamptonshire membership organisation, NNBN, has joined the Sustainable Business Alliance.Having signed the Northampton Sustainability Accord, become members of the Organisation for Responsible Business, announced as Good Business Charter accredited business and committed to signing the SME Climate Hub pledge in 2022, NNBN have gone one step further and are now encouraging local businesses to consider joining the Sustainable Business Alliance.Founded in 2023, the SBA works with academic and consultancy partners with expertise covering environmental, social and governance topics, to provide training, support and tools for businesses starting on their sustainable journeys and NNBN have opted to join the SBA as...

27 July, 2024

As the leading provider of applicant tracking systems (ATS) for UK-based SMEs, hireful proudly announces its victory at the Northants Life Awards 2024, where it secured the prestigious gold award for Best Large Business.The award ceremony, held on 18th July 2024 at The Chester House Estate, celebrated outstanding local businesses and was graciously sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors.The software company’s innovative solutions and dedication to diversity and inclusion set them apart, earning them top honors. They had notable competitors, including the picturesque Wicksteed Park, who took silver, and asbestos specialists Acorn Analytical Services, who received bronze.“The hireful team is thrilled...

26 July, 2024

Additional bus services are being introduced in some areas across West Northants so that they can better serve the local community.West Northamptonshire Council has been working with Stagecoach Midlands on a bus service improvement plan, and following financial support from the Government’s Department for Transport, has introduced new evening services on a trial basis.These services will run for a year starting from 28 July, improving the work and leisure transport links for the local community.The new evening journeys will run on:1: Northampton to Rectory Farm 2: Northampton to Blackthorn 5: Northampton to Southfields 15: Northampton to New Duston D2: Northampton...

26 July, 2024

Service users from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust have been helping to shape North Northamptonshire Council’s autism strategy and Easy Read materials.In collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council, service users have played a key part of the county’s ‘Moving Forward with People Group’ this year.Teamwork Trust has day centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough and supports autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.Tom Davies, Head of Service and Operations at Teamwork Trust, said: “Our service users sat on the ‘Experts by Experience’ panel and reviewed and revised several drafts of documents, assisting by making alterations to language and...

26 July, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views on a Local Transport Plan being developed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).The plan has been developed with key stakeholders and details a range of proposals for transport over the next 20 years, with the aim that by 2045 the Council will have worked with communities and partners to:Make public transport more attractive and accessible Make active travel such as walking or wheeling a first choice for short trips Reduce dependency on private cars Make our transport system safer, cleaner, and more inclusive Improve transport infrastructure and transport services to make them...

25 July, 2024

New creative workspaces are the latest available units launched by Northampton’s Vulcan Works.The serviced hub, which is based in the town’s Cultural Quarter, offers support to businesses through lettable office space, topical events, workshops, and meeting rooms.Now, they are also offering customisable studios suitable for everything from dance workshops and photography sets to training sessions and office space that can be used by any business.The 900 square foot rooms allow for sizeable projects and workshops that may need larger equipment, as well as smaller, creative ideas for multiple people.The creative workspaces can be hired monthly or by the day, with...

25 July, 2024