Community Spaces Northampton (CSN) has paid tribute to its founder Toby Birch who is stepping down as Chair after more than a decade of exceptional service to the town’s communities.Toby, who will remain a trustee of the charity, established Community Spaces Northampton In 2010, after negotiating the transfer of seven community centres from Northampton Borough Council to CSN – a move that marked the start of a remarkable journey.Today, CSN proudly manages 10 thriving community spaces across nine locations in Northampton, including the most recent additions which are Bellinge Community House and Semilong Community Centre – both of which had...

22 April, 2025

Leading third sector consultancy, In The Round, has appointed Jessica Pilkington, Founder and Director of Pilkington Communications, as an Associate to lead on PR and Marketing.In The Round is the UK’s leading collective of third sector experts, providing unrivalled strategic support across governance, fundraising, HR, risk management, operational strategy, PR, marketing, and organisational development. As an invitation-only consultancy, it brings together some of the country’s most respected specialists, offering charities and not-for-profits a fully integrated approach to strengthening their organisations, overcoming challenges, and maximising their impact.As an Associate, Jessica brings extensive expertise in communications, storytelling, and brand development for charities...

22 April, 2025

A sextet of sprinters will hit the capital’s streets in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice on Sunday as they take on the incredible London Marathon.The six runners, who have collectively raised more than £12,000 so far for the hospice, have been training hard for the mammoth challenge, which takes place in the city on 27th April.The date is the 25th anniversary of the death of Aasha Marenghi’s mother, who was cared for during her final days at Cynthia Spencer Hospice.Aasha, who is running the marathon in her mother’s memory, has already smashed her fundraising target of £1,750, raising more than...

22 April, 2025

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is continuing to roll out enforcement cameras across the area, as part of a phased approach to improve pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety and encourage better driver behaviour.Drivers in Northampton will face charges if they flout the rules or ignore signage at two newly enforced locations: the Horsemarket/Gold Street junction and the top end Gold Street, both of which are very busy junctions with high levels of vehicles and pedestrians.The Horsemarket/Gold Street junction camera will go live on Tuesday, 22 April and will enforce a banned left from Horsemarket into Gold Street. This follows enforcement already...

17 April, 2025

Corby Foodbank has announced Reverend Shakeel Nurmahi as its new chairperson.He takes up the position alongside his new role as head of St Peter and St Andrew’s Church on Beanfield Avenue and will work closely with the Foodbank which operates from the site, to help strengthen its day-to-day running.The three-year appointment follows a period of 18 months of the position being under the care of out-going chair and church warden, Sue Kennedy. The reigns were officially passed over to Reverend Shakeel Nurmahi during a special licencing service held at the church in March.“I’m really excited about the new role as...

17 April, 2025

NNBN, the Northamptonshire Business Network, has announced its support for the upcoming Sustainability Summit hosted by the University of Northampton, further cementing its commitment to a greener, more responsible business landscape across the county.The two-day summit, taking place at the University’s Waterside Campus on Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July 2025, will bring together businesses, policymakers and academics to explore this year’s theme: Building Sustainable Organisations: Strategies and Partnerships for Enhancing Positive Impact.NNBN is proud to be working with the University of Northampton to promote this vital event to businesses throughout the region. The summit promises to highlight impactful...

16 April, 2025

Following a series of fires, residents across West Northamptonshire are being urged to help reduce risk to lives by disposing of batteries safely.People are being urged to ensure that they only recycle batteries using specialist recycling services to help tackle the cause of fires happening in refuse collection vehicles and waste facilities.Household batteries that are being thrown away in rubbish and recycling bins have caused a number of incidents, including a container at a local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) to catch fire. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has issued a warning that there is a serious risk of fires happening...

16 April, 2025

Following last week’s announcement that a landmark development in the UK leisure and tourism sector is to be built in neighbouring County Bedfordshire, the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is backing the plans which will boost the region’s economy.Universal Studios confirmed plans to open its first European theme park just outside Bedford creating new jobs and a boost to Bedfordshire and surrounding counties. Set across a 476-acre site, the world-renowned entertainment giant aims to bring blockbuster-themed attractions to the region, including experiences inspired by James Bond, Paddington, and The Lord of the Rings. The park is set to open in 2031,...

16 April, 2025

A new series of Saturday pop-up stalls known as the ‘Northants Makers Market’ is set to launch in May on Northampton’s Market Square, to showcase the art and creativity of the county.Organised by The Creative Place  (TCP) and supported by West Northamptonshire Council, the Northants Makers Market will feature 15 stalls set up outside The Creative Place in the Market Square, beginning on 24th May and continuing on 5th July, 26th July, 23rd August, 20th September and 11th October, from 11am – 4pm. As well as stalls where you can buy local creative products, like jewellery and ceramics, each market will...

16 April, 2025

An ambitious revamp at Cynthia Spencer Hospice’s charity shop and donation station is underway and the charity is looking for volunteers to help with the project.The current outlet, in Pondwood Close, Northampton, is used predominantly for collecting clothing donations and household items for the charity to sell on, either online or through the onsite shop.The six-week phased refurbishment will create a larger, open plan, more accessible shopping area, a changing room and a dedicated homeware section.The hospice team are calling on the community to volunteer their time to help with the changes, which will hopefully attract more customers and increase...

16 April, 2025

In a move to further support its growth plans, a multi-award winning Northamptonshire company has appointed a new production manager to lead operations at its Corby factory.See Limited, a group holding company operating in the built environment sector, has announced Karl Dawson as its new production manager for its fabrication arm, Bousfields.Since joining Bousfields in May 2013, Karl has played a crucial role in driving technical excellence and problem-solving as technical manager, ensuring the highest quality material fabrication across all of See Limited’s projects, including work at John F. Kennedy Airport and Manchester Airport.In his new role at Bousfields, which has...

16 April, 2025