North Northamptonshire Council is offering nine grants to local councils and voluntary organisations currently supporting with the cost-of-living.The grants, which are an allocation of the Government’s Household Support Fund, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, can be applied for by organisations, or groups of organisations.Applications will need to demonstrate that the funding will be used to support low-income and vulnerable households across both town and rural communities in North Northamptonshire.Town and Parish Councils, charities, community and voluntary groups, clubs and non-profit organisations are invited to apply. They are also encouraged to come together to bid.Councillor Helen Harrison, Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, said: “If you are an organisation working to...

17 November, 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Rushden Lakes are pulling out all the stops for their visitors. The advent calendar is bursting with festive events, Christmas crafts and family-friendly activities. So, if you’re on a mission to find ways to get into the spirit, look no further than Rushden Lakes - your one-stop destination for shopping, dining and festive fun throughout November and December. Fly on over and Discover the Wonder at Rushden Lakes this Christmas.On Monday 20th November, Rushden Lakes are kicking off the season of giving by offering you the chance to WIN this Christmas....

16 November, 2023

Vulcan Works, a serviced workspace hub for startup businesses in Northampton, has won an award for innovation at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards (NBEAs).West Northamptonshire Council and the Vulcan Works centre management team were jointly presented with the Innovation Award for the innovative but sympathetic renovation of derelict council buildings to create an incubation space for startup businesses in the creative and digital industries – sectors that were identified in data as important, growing sectors in Northamptonshire.The £14 million construction project was also a finalist in the Land and Development Award category, which recognises a construction project that has had...

16 November, 2023

North Northamptonshire Council have launched a new grant scheme to help local businesses invest in measures to increase energy efficiency, move to a lower carbon economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Small or medium sized businesses can now apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 towards 50% of project costs, with the remaining amount to be match funded by the business.The funding can be used for:lighting and lighting controls heating and heating controls insulation energy efficient machinery and equipment (e.g. air compressors) solar panels heat pumps biomass boilers energy storage building energy management systemsCllr David Brackenbury, the council’s Executive Member...

16 November, 2023

Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN and Northampton based Welly Pictures have joined forces to encourage local businesses to get involved with this year’s Christmas Jumper Day.The day, which takes place this year on Thursday 7th December, encourages people in the UK and around the World to wear their Christmassy jumper for the day in the build up to the festive season and to help support national charity Save The Children. NNBN and Welly Pictures have joined together to encourage local business owners and their staff to have their photograph taken at the Northamptonshire Membership Organisation’s Christmas Meet Up which takes place...

16 November, 2023

Christmas is coming and festive spirit is in the air as North Northamptonshire Council has today launched a magical interactive experience designed to spread cheer and encourage people to support their local businesses this festive season.Made possible through funding from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), ‘Hi Santa Stops’ is part of the Council’s Hi Street campaign and is set to be a fun and charming trail adventure for children, families, and adults alike.It aims to bring smiles to faces, and a sense of community across 14 local towns, and asks people to step out of their home to...

16 November, 2023

A campaign has been launched to showcase Northamptonshire as a brilliant destination for experiencing great value days out in November and December.Focusing on all the county offers to winter visitors, ranging from well-known experiences like Winter Tours at Silverstone and a Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle, to a whole host of hidden gems visitors can discover for the first time, with 20 suggestions for experiences for under £10.Encouraging families to enjoy great experiences at great value, and promoting Northamptonshire’s accessible location, the campaign highlights family-friendly places to visit, stay and eat, with special offers and days out for £10, all...

16 November, 2023

Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN has welcomed another new member recently with jmm PR joining as a member.Based in Telford Way, Kettering, jmm PR offers a variety of traditional and digital PR services, engaging directly with the media on behalf of its clients. The PR agency also provides copywriting services, press office management and social media support. In addition, the team is experienced in arranging and managing PR events and conducting brand awareness campaigns. jmm PR can tailor its  services to meet its client’s individual vision, goals and needs, ensuring to generate the media exposure they desire. From image requests, product...

16 November, 2023

West Northamptonshire Council has launched a new communications campaign to encourage residents across the area to recycle their electricals.HypnoCat, the Recycle Your Electricals pink fluffy cat, will be hypnotising residents to recycle their electricals and he will appear in social media advertising across Northampton.The project will encourage residents to recycle small domestic electrical items, including toasters, kettles, sandwich makers, hairdryers, irons and other items alongside their household collections.  Small items of waste electrical equipment, which will fit inside a carrier bag should be placed on top of your domestic waste bin as follows:Daventry area residents: on top of the black general...

15 November, 2023

CHRISTMAS arrives at Bell of Northampton this month as the luxury lifestyle store throws open its doors for its annual Christmas shopping extravaganza.Being held on Thursday, November 16 between 6pm and 9pm it promises to be an evening to remember with live music, cookery demonstrations and enough gifts and treats to satisfy every name on your Christmas list.Cool Jazz Collective will be performing as shoppers browse through the beautiful, local pop-up shops featuring Tropics Skincare, Fleur Fields, Usborne books, Tiny Men Big Balls, Flamingo Paperie, Little Wolf Silver and many more, while live cookery demonstrations from Carmela’s Kitchen, BORA and...

15 November, 2023

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet has approved plans to temporarily close Emporium Way in Northampton at their meeting last night (14 November).The walkway, which is located off Northampton Market square and provides shortcuts to Sheep Street and the nearby Mayorhold and Newlands carparks, has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour and crime including loitering, urination, muggings, fighting, drug dealing and other illicit activities.Over the past six months Northamptonshire Police has noted a significant rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the walkway, including 3 recent serious sexual offences, and additional police presence has been introduced.Crime Data shows 20 recorded crimes...

15 November, 2023