Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new section on its website to celebrate the businesses that make the estate what it is - from a European IT leader that has called Brackmills home for 25 years, to a family-owned vending company transforming its industry one sustainable machine at a time.The new Business Spotlight series reflects the BID’s core objective of supporting businesses and people: not just through investment in infrastructure and safety, but by giving resident businesses a platform and a voice.Sara Homer, Chief Executive of Brackmills BID, said: “Brackmills has always been a place where...

12 March, 2026

West Northamptonshire Council is set to discuss the options available for the area to progress towards becoming part of a Foundation Strategic Authority.The discussion follows the Government’s recent invitation for areas which are not already part of its Devolution Priority Programme to formulate proposals that would give more power and decision making to local leaders.Becoming a Foundation Strategic Authority would allow West Northamptonshire and neighbouring areas to take an important first step towards greater control over key issues such as jobs, transport, housing, skills and long-term investment.WNC has a long history of working closely with other authorities across the South...

11 March, 2026

Rushden Lakes is inviting Northamptonshire-based charities to apply for the opportunity to become the destination’s dedicated community partner.Rushden Lakes' Charity of the Year programme is designed to spotlight one local charity, by offering sustained support and increased visibility throughout the year.The chosen charity will receive a comprehensive package of support including, social media and digital promotion, a donation collection box located at Customer Services, outdoor event space and use of the Community Sheds, on-site advertising opportunities, and further bespoke assistance from the Centre Management team - all provided free of charge.Donna French, Rushden Lakes Centre Manager, said: “We are thrilled...

10 March, 2026

A new league table of the UK’s leading leasing brokers, unveiled at a prestigious industry event in London’s Mayfair, has recognised the achievements of a thriving Northamptonshire firm.Silverstone Leasing received a Special Commendation for Growth at the launch of the inaugural BN25 league table of leasing brokers, compiled by Broker News.More than 30 senior executives from across the automotive industry gathered at the Swallow Rooms at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill for the first showing of the league table and a celebration of the scale, professionalism, and growing influence of the UK’s leasing broker community.The BN25 league table highlights the top-performing leasing brokers...

10 March, 2026

West Northamptonshire Council approved £700k Section 106 funding for the £1.2m Sunley Centre indoor sports facility at Kings Park, expanding youth sports access.The development of a major new indoor sports facility at Kings Park in Northampton is being supported by £700k of Section 106 funding allocated by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), providing major investment in local sport and community provision.The new facility, to be known as the Sunley Centre, will significantly expand indoor sports provision in the area. The purpose-built sports hall will measure 20m x 25m and will be seamlessly connected to the existing indoor tennis centre via a...

10 March, 2026

A Northampton education centre that has spent a decade helping young people rediscover their potential is celebrating its 10th anniversary – and the hundreds of students whose lives it has changed along the way.Bauhaus Education, based at Notre Dame Mews in Northampton town centre, was founded in 2016 with a simple but powerful belief: every young person deserves the chance to succeed, no matter where they start. In that first year, founder Tutu Alaka was still working in a school and could only support on Saturdays, running sessions from Weston Favell Library on Wednesdays and Central Library at weekends, with...

10 March, 2026

A leader in sustainable solutions for the built environment has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its ‘See Our Impact’ report.Compiled in collaboration with the Sustainable Business Alliance (SBA), which provides SMEs with practical tools to help them understand their priorities and report their impact, the report details See Limited’s efforts in reducing its carbon footprint and highlights the wider impact of its sustainability initiatives within the local community.Key achievements of the group holding company include transitioning to a verified renewable energy supplier, a £700,000 investment in machinery at its Halifax site, Performance Panels to optimise machinery...

10 March, 2026

Lone workers looking for “a network of people for enrichment” should consider coworking at Northampton’s Vulcan Works, according to a businessman who uses the workspace as a base.Richard Davies, of accountancy and finance recruitment firm Addington Ball, visited the hub in the Cultural Quarter in the summer of 2024, looking for somewhere to call home three days a week while his twin boys were at school in the town.Logistically, he needed a town centre office space that he could use to work from which also required a certain level of security due to the amount of personal data he works...

10 March, 2026

A Corby-based company operating in the built environment industry has been announced as a finalist for a Sustainability award at this year’s SME Northamptonshire Business Awards.See Limited, a group holding company for businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood veneer and decorative laminate panels, has been recognised for its efforts in reducing the impact of its products and services on the environment.The finalist spot kicks-off a third consecutive year of award success following a plethora of award wins at national and regional level alongside a number of award finalist spots, cementing See’s presence in the built environment...

06 March, 2026

An ambitious and dedicated worker at Northampton-based Silverstone Leasing has been promoted to team leader, after spending the last two years learning the trade and carving out a career in cars.Amber Thorpe started as an apprentice in the customer care team at the award-winning firm in 2023, quickly impressing her colleagues with her willingness to learn and excellent communication skills.Amber went on to win the much-coveted Special Recognition prize at the inaugural NNBN Awards later that year, after being described as “one to watch” in her industry.Her role has evolved significantly since then, with a stint in the sales team...

04 March, 2026

A Northamptonshire early careers expert is leading a unique drive to unite Gen Z and Baby Boomers together at work.Helen Russell, from The Right Track Consultancy, has seen a rising demand from local business leaders to help bridge the divide between the county's workforce.As the state pension age and cost of living have both risen, workplaces are becoming more age‑diverse than ever.It’s led to many generations working side-by-side than before, leading to senior managers wanting to understand from Helen how to engage different age groups effectively for business success.Helen said: “Today’s workforce spans more generations than ever before and National...

04 March, 2026