News Archive

2010

23/08/2010 Go ahead for latest phase of Northampton Marina
23/08/2010 HCA funding boosts development in North Northamptonshire
23/08/2010 iConic timber frame rises in Daventry
23/08/2010 Kettering Town Centre AAP Proposed Submission
23/08/2010 Life changing’ community centre is completed in Northampton
23/08/2010 Recognition for Council's library and archive services
18/08/2010 Green Light for Rushden's Greenways
12/08/2010 Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Housing Strategy (draft consultation)
12/08/2010 Green Light for Rushden's Greenways
12/08/2010 Local people have been taking part in a consultation about proposals for the regeneration of the Moat Lane area in Towcester.
12/08/2010 University leads on county-wide sustainable development project
04/08/2010 West Northants Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) and Viability Appraisal
03/08/2010 Arts market on the Square that will become a green
03/08/2010 BBC call for Northamptonshire participants in new TV series
03/08/2010 Business Link helps 100,000 entrepreneurs
03/08/2010 Green flags for all five country parks
03/08/2010 With bilateral trade currently worth $US 9 billion, Prime Minister David Cameron said he wants Britain to double its trade with Turkey, one of Europe’s fastest growing economies, in the next five years.
27/07/2010 'Think 3e' crowned most enterprising place in region
27/07/2010 100,000 East Midlands businesses benefit from Business Link support
27/07/2010 Independent report praises emda’s strong performance
26/07/2010 Business surplus benefits those in need
26/07/2010 Corby’s Pool is awarded for being a facility for all
26/07/2010 Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life
26/07/2010 NHS Northamptonshire remains top performing Primary Care Trust
26/07/2010 Official launch for 2012
19/07/2010 Application for Towcester’s Moat Lane Development Recieved by WNDC
19/07/2010 Corby’s ‘Ironstone Memories’ are recorded for all to remember
19/07/2010 Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life
19/07/2010 Market Place Shortlisted For National Planning Award
19/07/2010 Matt Munro To Spread The Appeal Of North Northamptonshire
19/07/2010 Microsoft selects Mirus IT Solutions as a small business specialist champion
19/07/2010 Moat Lane regeneration moves into next phase
19/07/2010 More new affordable homes for the district
19/07/2010 New plans to boost area's economy
19/07/2010 Pontoons will really float the boat at marina development
19/07/2010 Redevelopment signals bright future for estate
13/07/2010 East Midlands businesses export their way out of the recession
13/07/2010 Kettering Zero Carbon Homes Scoop Top Industry Accolade
13/07/2010 Northampton sports clubs get a funding boost
13/07/2010 Sustainable Construction iNet backs low carbon competition
13/07/2010 Work To Start On George Street Improvements In Corby
12/07/2010 Manufacturing Technology Centre on course for 2011 launch
12/07/2010 Summer is the time to reflect and shine…
12/07/2010 The Pride of Northampton
08/07/2010 Market Place scoops national award
07/07/2010 Looking at the potential of our town centre
07/07/2010 Shoe Town Festival 2010 line up announced
06/07/2010 Apprentice Graduation Ceremony
06/07/2010 Chamber reaction to abolition of Regional Development Agencies
06/07/2010 Redevelopment of Northampton Rail Station takes a step closer
06/07/2010 Sainsbury’s takes delivery of a 'gold' green apple
06/07/2010 School of Education is 'Outstanding' in Ofsted report
06/07/2010 UK Trade & Investment is giving East Midlands businesses the opportunity to visit Brazil and build commercial relationships in one of the world's fastest growing economies this November.
30/06/2010 Crackdown on road works disruption in Northamptonshire
29/06/2010 Connexions arranges work placements for local teachers
29/06/2010 Further Education Colleges will today be given the opportunity to bid for a share of £50 million for building projects.
29/06/2010 Inaugural Inspiring Achievement Employer Awards now open for entries
29/06/2010 The Pride of Northampton arrives
29/06/2010 Try your town first!
23/06/2010 The Coaching for High Growth Programme
21/06/2010 Have your say on the future of Brackley
21/06/2010 Single Equality Scheme Consultation
21/06/2010 University receives 'Outstanding Estates Team' award
14/06/2010 Local heritage matters - English Heritage publishes new guidance to help protect small to medium sized towns, suburbs and other local area
14/06/2010 One in three businesses prepare for growth according to NatWest and RBS
14/06/2010 Pride of Northampton
14/06/2010 Public reminded to have their say on changing town byelaws
14/06/2010 WNDC joins Business Alliance Group
07/06/2010 Academies Bill
07/06/2010 Chamber launches E-Learning range of online courses
07/06/2010 Corby to Celebrate Olympic Games
07/06/2010 Multi-million investment for Rushden and Wellingborough education
07/06/2010 Northampton Borough Council News Release: What an illuminating project – shining example of art and regeneration is revealed in Northampton’s historic Market Square
07/06/2010 Vote on on Business Improvement District for Northampton town centre
01/06/2010 Campaign explains Partnership role in Far Cotton
01/06/2010 Corby’s Steelman takes a holiday whilst home improvements are made
01/06/2010 Extra funding boost
01/06/2010 Late payments affect almost three quarters of East Midlands firms
01/06/2010 Make a point to sharpen your skills with 'Leaders First'...
01/06/2010 Northamptonshire jobless get chance to go for gold as Olympic and Paralympic volunteers
01/06/2010 University's NVision gets motoring with engineering launch
25/05/2010 Local girl makes a splash at Northampton’s new marina
25/05/2010 More train services for Corby with launch of new East Midlands Trains timetable
25/05/2010 New jobs, supermarket and offices coming to Towcester
25/05/2010 WNDC to share construction skills ideas
24/05/2010 The cost of regulation on businesses in East Midlands rises to almost £6bn according to BCCs 2010 Burdens Barometer
24/05/2010 Villages welcome flood control funding
17/05/2010 Ambassadors gather at George Washington's ancestral home
17/05/2010 Next step for Brackley Job Club
17/05/2010 Northamptonshire TV Takes To The Airwaves!
17/05/2010 Public asked to have their say on changing town's byelaws
17/05/2010 Tresham helps 40 Corby employees gain NVQs
17/05/2010 Use our maps to plan your journey
10/05/2010 Business physician launches in East Midlands
10/05/2010 Corby Station Celebrates First Anniversary
04/05/2010 Improvements to Sheep Street and Silver Street
04/05/2010 New community centre to open in Grange Park
04/05/2010 University Professor receives Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion
26/04/2010 A Local View of East Northamptonshire
26/04/2010 Businesses celebrate sharp fall in crime on Brackmills Industrial Estate
26/04/2010 Ghosts of the past will come to life in Northampton’s latest cultural regeneration project
26/04/2010 Work begins on Market Place Restaurants
26/04/2010 YOU CHOOSE - helping you to help yourself
19/04/2010 Great British Weekend: Northampton
19/04/2010 Work gets underway to build new council homes in Northampton
12/04/2010 Countywide campaign aims to improve recycling rates
12/04/2010 Northampton College campaigns against funding cuts
12/04/2010 Northamptonshire company cleans up thanks to emda grant
12/04/2010 YPLA Announces NCF Statutory Guidance on its first day
06/04/2010 £3.12m Kickstart for Corby
06/04/2010 Council welcomes development decision
06/04/2010 Feedback report on Rural and Small Towns Workshop
06/04/2010 Museum of Leathercraft moves to Northampton museum
06/04/2010 Northamptonshire arc will shape county's future growth
06/04/2010 Towcester's newest attractions become open to the public
06/04/2010 Trainees get to work on Upton Lodge YMCA scheme
29/03/2010 67,000 of new funding for Northampton’s Eastern District new funding
29/03/2010 Nearly five million people took part in a Learning and Skills Council funded Further Education course in 2008/09, according to statistics published today.
29/03/2010 South Northamptonshire Council successful in helping local people back to work
23/03/2010 ‘North Londonshire’ website showcases the opportunities for jobs, housing and investment in North Northamptonshire
23/03/2010 Corby Picks Up It's Fifth Major Award In Under A Year
23/03/2010 Escape, explore and enjoy with new tourism strategy
23/03/2010 Redevelopment of derelict former hospital site moves a step closer
23/03/2010 WNDC cash boost for Daventry
17/03/2010 College rewarded for commitment to Diversity
11/03/2010 Contract Opportunities
11/03/2010 Council services go to market
08/03/2010 Chamber says no to employer National Insurance Contributions increase
08/03/2010 Construction sites open their doors to local students
08/03/2010 Corby announced as one of the Country’s first Pathfinders
08/03/2010 Turf cutting marks official start of Northampton Marina project
08/03/2010 WNDC programme shortlisted for national award
02/03/2010 Connexions seeks involvement from Northants employers
02/03/2010 Council recognised for taking steps to reduce carbon footprint
02/03/2010 Going green – FREE resource efficiency audits for tourism businesses
01/03/2010 £60,000 award to develop online eye test for children
01/03/2010 Approval of West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme
01/03/2010 Have your say: Help us develop a new Single Equality Scheme
01/03/2010 The future's bright for Northampton's Market Square
22/02/2010 £270K For historic places of worship in Northamptonshire
22/02/2010 Further boost for economic recovery in North Northamptonshire
22/02/2010 Key document will shape new development across west Northamptonshire
22/02/2010 New Academy launches to drive use of mobile technology
22/02/2010 New Healthcare Complex Planned for Brackley
22/02/2010 Tree works herald start of parks regeneration
22/02/2010 Work starts on Sandy Lane improvement north
15/02/2010 £100,000 up for grabs for youth projects in South Northamptonshire
15/02/2010 £20m Urban Development Fund open for business
15/02/2010 Corby – fastest growing place in England and Wales
15/02/2010 Grants for community groups
15/02/2010 Local company needs help to heat up sales!
15/02/2010 Multi-million investment proposed for Rushden education
15/02/2010 Northamptonshire patients among top ten NHS Choice users
15/02/2010 Planning Application for new Manor Park Leisure Centre
15/02/2010 Working together to give benefit advice to the people of Northampton
10/02/2010 Interest free business loans from the Carbon Trust
08/02/2010 Council continues to secure funding for growth in county
08/02/2010 Council recognised for taking steps to reduce carbon footprint
08/02/2010 County council helps boost local economy
08/02/2010 Eco homes at Little Harrowden
08/02/2010 icon webcam goes life
08/02/2010 Northampton College to run PRINCE2 project management course
08/02/2010 Population figures could leave council short-changed
08/02/2010 Search on to find the region's quirkiest events
08/02/2010 Work starts on upton community scheme
08/02/2010 Working together to shape a new vision for Rushden
02/02/2010 Junkbots Project
01/02/2010 English Heritage calls for more school refurbishment
01/02/2010 Go Dine Northamptonshire initiative to be rolled out
01/02/2010 New year, new steps forward for developing the heart of Daventry
01/02/2010 Next Step for Towcester Job Club
01/02/2010 Rushden regeneration takes a major step forward in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation
01/02/2010 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
01/02/2010 Students judge for themselves as sentencing stats
01/02/2010 What would you like us to look into?
27/01/2010 'Count me in' census 2009
27/01/2010 Accessible tourism: Making it work for your business
27/01/2010 Parents’ Work Entry, Progression and Retention, and Child Poverty
27/01/2010 Recognising Rural Interests Within Regional Strategies
27/01/2010 Role of public libraries in supporting and promoting digital participation
27/01/2010 Supporting People: Case Studies in Effective Partnership Working
27/01/2010 The Better-off in Work Credit Incentives and Experiences
25/01/2010 Bucket part of UK history
25/01/2010 Community Funding Boundaries Extended
25/01/2010 Education takes pole position with Silverstone, University and Colleges agreement
25/01/2010 New tourism strategy with a taste of the country
25/01/2010 What would you like us to look into?
25/01/2010 Zen Clinical comes to Northamptonshire
22/01/2010 Parents’ Work Entry, Progression and Retention, and Child Poverty
22/01/2010 The Better-off in Work Credit Incentives and Experiences
18/01/2010 16-19 Statement of Priorities 2010-11
18/01/2010 Affordable Housing in Corby Receives a Further Boost
18/01/2010 Comment regarding Future of WNDC
18/01/2010 Government backs WNDC to continue delivering in Northampton, Daventry and Towcester
18/01/2010 Project reduce announces waste contract short list for Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire
14/01/2010 Strengthened delivery arrangements will drive regeneration in London, Thurrock and West Northamptonshire
12/01/2010 Beakthrough construction training scheme starts in Daventry
12/01/2010 Formula One guru drives home the business and skills message to Northamptonshire employers
12/01/2010 Planning Application Submitted for new Manor Park Leisure Centre
12/01/2010 Thousands of pounds of community funding granted by WNDC
11/01/2010 Educational Attainment in Rural Areas
07/01/2010 Council wins award for Equality and Diversity
04/01/2010 Homeowners to be offered even greater legal protection under plans released today
04/01/2010 Housing Minister John Healey today said Government funding for housebuilding has hit £2 billion since June as he announced a further £18.6m for an extra 385 affordable homes across the East Midlands.
04/01/2010 Record Number of People Successfully Complete Apprenticeships in the East Midlands
04/01/2010 WNDC launches the UK’s First Manual for Design Codes
21/12/2009 2020 Vision
21/12/2009 Council go-ahead for bid to transform Eastfield and Thorplands
21/12/2009 Learners say european social fund (esf) helps in finding employment
21/12/2009 Moulton College wins
21/12/2009 Northampton Market Square plans prove popular
17/12/2009 Royal & Derngate hailed as most exciting regional theatre of the decade by The Guardian
14/12/2009 £20m boost for economic recovery in North Northamptonshire
14/12/2009 Area assessment provides snapshot of county
14/12/2009 Corby receives £3million funding to transform George Street
14/12/2009 National Skills Academy for IT Approved
14/12/2009 Thorplands recommended as second estate to be transformed
14/12/2009 Towcester people helped back into work
08/12/2009 Construction of the Corby Enterprise Centre to begin
07/12/2009 A market to be proud of
07/12/2009 Daventry iCon wins top award
07/12/2009 Demolition work paves the way for Tresham’s new £35m Corby campus
07/12/2009 East Midlands Royal Town Planning Institute Awards 2009 recognise Kettering Borough Council and the Market Place.
07/12/2009 Town of the future – new plans revealed for Towcester
02/12/2009 A new Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007)
30/11/2009 Cash Injection boosts vocational learning in the county
30/11/2009 National Skills Academy for IT Approved
30/11/2009 New national volleyball centre launches in Kettering
30/11/2009 NHS Northamptonshire and Nene Commissioning Win Second Joint Award
30/11/2009 Northampton, Corby and Hartwell schools among those highlighted for being outstanding
30/11/2009 Pathfinder Grants available to help fund technology projects
30/11/2009 Prioritising what is important to you
25/11/2009 Council website up for National award
25/11/2009 Kettering’s Market Place named overall winner
25/11/2009 Northampton Spatial Strategy is awarded top spot in the East Midlands Region
25/11/2009 Putting a Spring Into Play
23/11/2009 Cash injection boosts vocational learning in the county
23/11/2009 East Midlands tourism businesses making investment a priority for 2010
23/11/2009 New Northampton location found for council houses
23/11/2009 Northampton’s proposed Marina gets the green light
23/11/2009 Northamptonshire MEND wins national award
23/11/2009 Walking bus and taxi scheme earns top national environment award
18/11/2009 South Northamptonshire Council - Seeking views on Draft Economic Development Strategy
17/11/2009 Atmosphere boost set for Market Place
16/11/2009 Council boosts recycling figures
16/11/2009 Funding4Transport a real money spinner
16/11/2009 Grosvenor Centre announcement
16/11/2009 Northants Police improve access for deaf and hard of hearing
09/11/2009 Corby Cube Receives Excellence
09/11/2009 Eco Friendly Affordable Homes
09/11/2009 Hat trick for Royal & Derngate at TMA Theatre Awards
09/11/2009 Morrisons staff gain English qualifications
06/11/2009 Nothing but the truth?
05/11/2009 Kettering’s Market Place shortlisted for planning award
05/11/2009 New BMX Track and Bikeability Area in Kettering
04/11/2009 Carbon emissions fall in district
04/11/2009 Manor Park Leisure Centre – Latest news
26/10/2009 More choice for council housing applicants
26/10/2009 NHS Northamptonshire and Nene Commissioning win award at NHS Alliance Awards 2009
26/10/2009 Planning Inquiry Appeal Decision
26/10/2009 WNDC and HCA Support Major Upton Community
26/10/2009 WNDC funding kick-starts major development in Northampton town centre
20/10/2009 Business leaders invited to Kettering Conference Centre for free breakfast networking event
20/10/2009 Cabinet agrees to Grosvenor agreement signing
20/10/2009 Corby is on a winning streak at awards
20/10/2009 Daventry iCon Shortlisted for Top Award
20/10/2009 Green light for council bid to build more social housing
20/10/2009 New guidance shows the way to improve equality and diversity practices
20/10/2009 University wins bid to train primary school teachers as Mathematics Specialists
12/10/2009 An additional route into combating burglary
12/10/2009 Community vote will help make Lings and Lumbertubs safer and stronger places to live
12/10/2009 Council bid to build more social housing
12/10/2009 Dig in’ as work begins on new Restaurant Quarter
12/10/2009 Duston School launches dual Specialist Status as Business and Enterprise and Science College
12/10/2009 It’s your home – let’s keep it that way, Practical support available for struggling homeowners in the East Midlands
12/10/2009 New way forward for effective tenant participation in Northampton
12/10/2009 Northamptonshire pupils aim higher with interactive roadshow
12/10/2009 Northamptonshire welcomes Kenmark from Taiwan
12/10/2009 OnSite Training achieve 97% success rate on their NVQ candidates
12/10/2009 Skills Mean Savings
12/10/2009 Winners of inaugural Food and Drink Awards announced
08/10/2009 More shops move into Kettering Town Centre
08/10/2009 Working together to support good landlords
05/10/2009 Corby triumphs at Property Awards East Midlands
05/10/2009 Northampton companies triumph at regional level of Chamber Awards
05/10/2009 Young and old to join together for first event
01/10/2009 Northamptonshire company gets innovation support grant
01/10/2009 Northamptonshire: Already in training for 2012
28/09/2009 North Northamptonshire regeneration projects short-listed for regional construction awards
28/09/2009 Northampton is truly blossoming – now nominated for the 2010 ‘Britain in Bloom’ national competition
24/09/2009 East Midlands companies already winning gold from London 2012
22/09/2009 Top celebrity chef serves up county dining awards!
21/09/2009 University chooses successful design team for future Campus design
21/09/2009 University holds record for teaching jobs after graduation
21/09/2009 West Northamptonshire secures £9.4 million
09/09/2009 Northampton Borough Council has been awarded more than £450,000 by the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency following a successful bid to build new, affordable homes in the town.
27/07/2009 Awards success for Daventry Country Park
27/07/2009 Corby Opens the Regions only 50m Pool
27/07/2009 Northamptonshire teenager wins national Apprentice Award
27/07/2009 The Kettering Timeline – an important event in Kettering’s future
20/07/2009 Novacroft enters the Dragon's Den
20/07/2009 Rugby Star celebrates the best of apprenticehsips
06/07/2009 Corby Station Picks Up Its First Award