A visitor feedback survey has revealed that this year’s Heritage Open Days event was the most successful in West Northamptonshire yet following peak engagement, brimming attractions and glowing feedback.The survey captured highlights from residents, visitors and attractions who took part in the 10-day festival, which took place between 8 and 17 September, as they discovered and explored cultural and historical attractions across the area.West Northamptonshire is rich in culture and heritage, with dozens of stately homes including Sulgrave Manor, Lamport Hall and Canons Ashby; buildings of historic interest including 78 Derngate and Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot; and museums and places...

09 November, 2023

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), in partnership with the Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC)as awarded over £94K to mitigate violence and knife crime in West Northants.Grants of up to £10,000 have been awarded to Voluntary and Community Sector organisations for projects that aim to alleviate youth violence and knife crime in local communities by promoting community safety, deterring potential offenders, and providing support and resources to at-risk individuals or groups to prevent their involvement in violence and crime.Projects which have been awarded funding include Northampton Town FC Community Trust’s Anti-Crime Ambassador project which will deliver sessions...

09 November, 2023

Following the formation of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in June, founder Milly Fyfe has received a number of accolades for her work in the business, community and farming sector. She now needs your help to grow…In the last month, founder of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC Milly Fyfe has been recognised as Northamptonshire’s business person of the year by Northamptonshire Business Network and best new start up company, also a Silver Award winner at the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards in the ‘food hero’ category.What’s more is that she has...

08 November, 2023

A month-long campaign to highlight the value of choosing construction as a profession has culminated in a new recruitment drive by a Northampton-based construction company.To celebrate Careers in Construction month during October, Bhangals Construction Consultants launched the Build A Career at Bhangals campaign, which showcased the variety of roles available in the sector and at the company itself. As part of the campaign, four Bhangals employees told their stories, which were covered in local and national press, via videos and on social media.Now the company is embarking on a recruitment drive to offer others the opportunity to progress a career...

08 November, 2023

Voluntary and community organisations in North Northants can now apply for capital and revenue grants of up to £15,000 to help improve the lives of residents across the area.Using the area’s allocation from government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, North Northamptonshire Council is currently taking applications for organisations that meet certain criteria.  Organisations including parish councils, charities, community groups and school PTAs are all being encouraged to check their eligibility and apply online.Organisations can apply for capital and revenue grants of up to £15,000 if they can demonstrate that the funding will be used to support any of the following priorities:Support...

08 November, 2023

Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN is encouraging local businesses, charities and organisations to get involved with an East Midlands initiative to fight against an increase in cyber crime and to become more resilient online.With an increase in cyber attacks in the Northamptonshire area, NNBN is working with the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre, a police-led partnership which safeguards businesses online and operates across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.The EMCRC was launched in January 2020 and is led by regional police officers working in partnership with universities and businesses with one aim…. To support micro and SME organisations access the help...

08 November, 2023

A North Northamptonshire Council swimming pool is set to benefit from a cash boost after a successful bid for Government funding.The Splash Leisure Pool in Rushden, which is run by Freedom Leisure, will be awarded £114,206 from the Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF), which is administered by Sport England.An increase in energy costs meant that without the money the pool would have had to greatly reduce its offer.Cllr Helen Howell, the Council’s Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Sport, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said:“We’re delighted to have received this funding to help with the running costs of one of our pools –...

08 November, 2023

Chartered Building Contractor Steele and Bray Ltd, based in Northampton, have been appointed by West Northamptonshire Council to carry out the second phase of improvement works to 24 Guildhall Road.NN Contemporary Art and West Northamptonshire Council are working in partnership to transform this historic building into a major new cultural centre in the heart of Northampton’s cultural quarter.The £4.7 million project will see the five-storey heritage building transformed into a vibrant creative community, with a contemporary art gallery, affordable creative studios and public space.Through extensive regeneration, the building is being brought to life to provide a gallery and artists spaces...

08 November, 2023

Mowerman magic is returning to Chester House Estate this Christmas – with up to 70 tractors setting off from the estate in December in aid of charity.This festive highlight, back after wowing the crowds last year, will see the decorated tractors travel around and through the Estate on Sunday, 17th December.The tractors, which will arrive at Chester House Estate between 10am and 2pm, will spend several hours revving up a Christmas spirit at the Irchester estate, and then set off on a route around nearby towns and villages, dropping off parcels of food for Irthlingborough Food Bank on route.The tractors...

08 November, 2023

Communities across West Northamptonshire will come together in Remembrance this month, to honour those who served and remember their sacrifice.There are a number of events taking place across West Northants, including:NorthamptonRemembrance Sunday this year will be held at All Saints Church and the Memorial Gardens on Sunday, 12 November. The service will start at 10am at All Saints Church (George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF) followed by a service and wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial at 11am. There will then be a military Parade past the Guildhall, where the Salute will be taken, up St Giles Street, along Castillion...

07 November, 2023

Community groups, councillors and more than 250 residents had their say at a recent Hanwood Park public exhibition – asking questions, making suggestions and sharing their views about the future of the Kettering housing development.Chris Langdon, Project Director at Hanwood Park reported an “overwhelmingly supportive” response at the exhibition.“There was such support for the project and positive comments about living at Hanwood Park,” explained Chris. “People generally want us to get through the next stage of planning permission so we can deliver shops, amenities and sports facilities, and start opening up more of the area to the public. We share that...

07 November, 2023