Northampton College is holding a series of sector-specific employer breakfast events designed to provide businesses with more information about what’s involved in taking on an apprentice.Organised as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from February 5 to 11, the sessions will give employers the chance to find out more about what’s involved in launching apprenticeship schemes and outline the support Northampton College can offer.A different sector will be represented each day throughout the week, with dedicated events for hairdressing and barbering, business and digital, culinary arts, engineering and construction.Pat Brennan-Barrett, principal of Northampton College said: “Apprenticeships are an...

11 January, 2024

More than a quarter of all vehicles sold in 2023 by award-winning vehicle leasing company Silverstone Leasing were electric powered.While most of the cars and vans sold by the Northampton-based firm were petrol, mild hybrid or self charging hybrid, 28 per cent of all vehicles sold were electric vehicles, with 7.5 per cent plug in hybrid.The most popular car sold this year by the leading broker remains the Hyundai Tucson (accounting for all fuel types) the same as the year before, followed closely by the electric Tesla Model Y, with petrol Golf and Vauxhall Corsa sharing third place.Most of the...

11 January, 2024

Scott Bader UK, a Northamptonshire-based specialist in composite and adhesive materials, announces the intent to invest £30M to transform its flagship UK manufacturing site. The five-year programme will commence in 2024 with £8M earmarked for the first phase of the works. This planned investment will support the group’s UK customers by making the plant more flexible - enabling quicker lead times and the rapid scaling up of an increasing number of sustainable alternatives to the Group’s current products as well as new performance products in areas such as 3D printing. “The planned investment reaffirms our commitment to the UK composite supply...

11 January, 2024

An expansion of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas headquarters has been given the go ahead by West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Strategic Planning Committee at their meeting on Tuesday (9 January), anticipating millions of pounds of economic investment and over 500 multiple skill set jobs in Brackley.The site, located on St James Road, is currently the headquarters for the Mercedes Formula one team and is where the cars are designed and constructed with engineering work being carried out through their Applied Science engineering capability, which conducts engineering design for external clients. These projects include the design of the next British Challenger for the...

11 January, 2024

A draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Corby was consulted on in 2023 for 6 cycle and 13 walking routes and now Councillors will review the findings before discussing whether the plan should be adopted.Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) provide a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements at local level. The ten-year walking and cycling plan outlines proposals for a network of safe routes across the area including dedicated cycle infrastructure, new footways, safer crossing, traffic calming and locations for cycle parking. The work on LCWIPs across North Northants have also been developed...

11 January, 2024

Break the taboo and talk about menopause! That’s the message from award-winning people experts HR Solutions, who are hosting an interactive webinar for business owners on the subject later this month.Menopause in the workplace: How to support your employees, will be held on Tuesday 30th January at 10am.The online seminar will promote awareness, talk about how the menopause can impact work and offer tips and guidance to business owners on how they can support their employees.Victoria Templeton, HR Knowledge Manager and Sue Watson, Operations Director at HR Solutions will host the event, answering any questions and sharing insights on navigating...

10 January, 2024

An award-winning construction consultancy has relocated to a newly refurbished two-storey office space in Northampton.Bhangals Construction Consultants spent months meticulously planning and designing the new office, in Grange Park, which offers open plan working, as well as dedicated meeting rooms, a kitchen and staff breakout areas.All the desks have been purpose built to fit the ample space, and the renovations have been completed to the highest standard to enable the best possible working environment for staff.A yet to be opened upstairs space will soon also provide a versatile events area for both Bhangals staff and the wider business community. The...

09 January, 2024

One of the UK’s best-loved television sitcoms is being brought to life through a critically acclaimed immersive dining experience being held at a hotel in Northampton.The Northampton Town Centre Hotel, in Silver Street, will welcome the cast of ‘Faulty Towers’ – a tribute to John Cleese’s classic comedy series Fawlty Towers.The show, which is coming to Northampton from April 4-7 2024, is billed as a “highly interactive experience”, where audiences enjoy a three-course meal and five-star comedy, complete with the customary antics from the show’s best-loved characters.Chris Langsford, sales manager at Northampton Town Centre Hotel, said: “When the audience become...

09 January, 2024

Founder of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC Milly Fyfe has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100’ campaign.Milly, who founded No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC in 2023, is being profiled among 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs from across the country, as part of the campaign to celebrate the multi-achievements of women running businesses in the UK today.From AI companies to female-run tradeswoman platforms and sustainable fashion designers, the f:Entrepreneur ‘#IAlso100’ line-up particularly showcases trailblazing female founders who lead purpose-driven businesses alongside a roster of other responsibilities, such as...

09 January, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet will meet next week to discuss the outcome of a public consultation regarding the future of Ridgway House care home.The care home located in Towcester is owned and managed by the Council, providing residential care to 17 residents who currently occupy the home, out of a total 25 rooms available. This is primarily due to the inadequacy of its design and amenities in meeting the requirements of individuals seeking residential care and support in their later years.While the demand for registered care homes has remained relatively constant over the years, the nature of care required...

09 January, 2024

A new online directory of services for children and young people in West Northamptonshire with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been launched.Developed together with partners, young people and their families, the Local Offer website is a user-friendly online platform that brings together a range of information about the services available for children and young people with SEND, including youth clubs, early years support, social care and transport, as well as health services and much more.At the heart of the Local Offer is a directory which aims to help families find the right service, support group or activity as...

08 January, 2024