People across West Northamptonshire are being invited to get involved in shaping new plans for Daventry town centre, which seek to boost economic growth and quality of life for local residents.The Daventry Masterplan is being developed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) upon the principles established in the Daventry Vision 2035 which was previously adopted in March 2021Building upon this work, the new Masterplan aims to reinvent the market town experience in Daventry, prioritising wellbeing and enjoyment, improving connections and providing a more welcoming location that will increase footfall and increase investment into the town.Proposals set out in the draft Masterplan...

14 May, 2024

Bhangals Construction Consultants have prepared a programme of thoughtful team activities to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-20th May).The mindful employer, who recently won a Silver Award for Business of the Year Less Than 50 Employees at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards, has arranged a number of opportunities for employees to improve their wellbeing.There will also be a visit from a yoga instructor at the company’s newly refurbished offices in Grange Park, Northampton, for anyone in the team who would like to try meditative practice.Table discussions with the entire team will allow for open conversations surrounding mental health and the...

14 May, 2024

Businesses and VIPs gathered in Northampton this month to celebrate the launch of a unique knife crime youth mentoring programme.Rob White Mentoring, set up to support young, at-risk people and launched by Rob in memory of his brother Eddie White who died 24 years ago, is being supported by Brackmills BID, Goodwill Solutions and a host of other Northamptonshire organisations.Rob, unveiling his plans, told guests his focus was on tackling knife crime domestic violence and that his mentoring initiative had been designed to support young, at-risk people and help them shape their own lives through education, discipline and motivation.“It’s about...

13 May, 2024

Corby based Axil, a leading Total Waste Management company, has been recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.With 94% of employees reporting satisfaction and feeling safe in their working environment, the results speak volumes. This award reflects Axil's dedication to creating a positive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally, and smile!95% say they have a good relationship with their manager 94% feel happy and safe at work 93% feel proud to work for AxilEdward Pigg, MD of Axil, said: "We're thrilled to be honoured as...

10 May, 2024

Luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton is celebrating after walking away with the coveted Gold Website of the Year award at the SME Northamptonshire Awards on Thursday.The team at Bell of Northampton launched their new website - abell.co.uk - earlier this year, after working with Northampton-based Supplyant on the project. The brief was to create a site that was more focused on the customer journey, sharing the team’s knowledge and experience to online customers in the same way they would in the physical store.The new site has been built to illustrate what’s on offer in store and showcase the amazing...

09 May, 2024

Leading online estimating service My Build Estimate has won a prestigious local award for its impressive growth over the past 12 months.Judges at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards praised the company’s achievements and the way it has contributed to employment growth in the county and awarded them the Gold High Growth Award.In the last year, My Build Estimate has employed an additional eight employees and relocated to a new, purpose-built 7500 square foot, two-storey office. This comes just five years after the company doubled the size of its previous office space.Founder and CEO Parm Bhangal spent months meticulously designing the...

09 May, 2024

The second phase of engagement to redevelop the Greyfriars area in Northampton launches today. People across West Northamptonshire are being invited to view plans which have been shaped by feedback from the community following the initial engagement which launched in December 2023.The proposals include redevelopment of the former Greyfriars bus station site, the Corn Exchange Building, Belgrave House, the Mayorhold Multistorey Car Park, the Victoria Street Car Park, and the areas known as the east and west islands.Greyfriars is the largest brownfield opportunity within West Northamptonshire and represents a significant opportunity to deliver transformative change for the town. The site...

08 May, 2024

Vulcan Works, a serviced workspace hub for startup businesses in Northampton, has won an award for the positive impact it has had on the county since opening its doors in February 2023.The Gold Positive Impact Award was presented at the Northamptonshire SME Awards ceremony on Thursday 2nd May, with judges praising Vulcan Works for ‘innovating and adapting their business to not only thrive but benefit the wider community’.Despite only opening to the public 15 months ago, Vulcan Works has quickly established itself as a crucial part of the local business community.It has supported young businesses and startups in the digital...

08 May, 2024

New safety proposals for the Voi e-scooter trial in Northampton have been agreed by West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet at their meeting on Tuesday 7 May.The recommendations seek to address key concerns to ensure that the scheme continues to provide a sustainable and affordable mode of transport for people across Northampton.The recommendations which will be rolled out across the town include:Speed controls and restricted areas to be reviewed That new and emerging technology is assessed and a timescale set for implementation in regard to eliminating twin riding & pavement riding E-scooter safety is reviewed improving visibility at night An...

08 May, 2024

More than 2,000 households in or at risk of fuel poverty are set to be supported by Northamptonshire-based charity Community Law Service – thanks to new funding.The charity, which helps people access welfare benefits, manage and move out of debt, save energy, stay in and also heat their homes, has this month been awarded £392,000 funding from the British Gas Energy Trust.Community Law Service Chief Executive Sarah Hayle explained: “This funding will enable us to help more than 2,150 people over the next two years who are living in or at risk of fuel poverty with specialist advice and casework...

07 May, 2024

Green fingered service users from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust are digging, planting, sowing and growing – all part of a new greenhouse and gardening project.This has been made possible thanks to a recent donation of more than £1,100 from Kettering town councillor Keli Watts – part of the North Northamptonshire Council Councillor Empowerment Fund.The new greenhouse, installed at Teamwork Trust’s Kettering centre, has empowered service users - autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs – to plant their first vegetables and herbs. The funding has also equipped  the charity with new gardening tools, supplies and...

07 May, 2024