Foundations in place for new Market Place restaurants more The piling works for the new restaurants and apartments at Kettering’s award winning Market Place have now been successfully completed. West Northamptonshire Employment Land Study more The West Northamptonshire Employment Land Study (WNELS) has been prepared in accordance with national Planning Policy Statement 4 which requires Local Planning Authorities to undertake an assessment of employment need and demand in their areas. Whilst the study is an important part of the evidence base for the Local Development Framework it is not in itself a policy document. It has the status of a technical evidence base document which will be used to inform policy development. Go ahead for latest phase of Northampton Marina more The main building that will accompany Northampton’s Becket’s Park Marina has been granted planning permission by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation. HCA funding boosts development in North Northamptonshire more It has been announced that two key sites in North Northamptonshire will benefit from the latest instalment of funding from The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The HCA is investing more than £7.4m in projects across the East Midlands, which have been on hold following the Treasury's freeze on spending commitments, which is set to create hundreds of new homes across the region.

iConic timber frame rises in Daventry more The distinctive timber frame of Daventry’s award-winning iCon has been completed, as the local landmark starts to take shape Kettering Town Centre AAP Proposed Submission more Kettering Borough Council will be consulting upon the Kettering Town Centre Area Action Plan (AAP) Proposed Submission from 16th August 2010 to 18th October 2010. Life changing’ community centre is completed in Northampton more The transformation of Upton Lodge Farm House in Northampton from a rundown, derelict building to a first class community facility has been completed. Green Light for Rushden's Greenways more The East Northamptonshire Greenway is set to benefit from £618k of external funding to construct a cycle route at Higham Ferrers and Rushden.

Other News Stories

Local people have been taking part in a consultation about proposals for the regeneration of the Moat Lane area in Towcester.

The plans were exhibited at two public events held at the Mill on Chantry Lane last week. Both the events, which were held on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24thJuly, were well attended and prompted a significant amount of constructive feedback. The application is being subject to a public consultation exercise and anyone interested in the scheme still has until Friday 6th August 2010 to respond to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, which is the planning authority for the development.

'Think 3e' crowned most enterprising place in region

Think 3e, based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, has won the East Midlands Enterprising Britain final, after going head to head with five other finalists from across the region in the 2010 Enterprising Britain Competition. Think 3e is a social enterprise providing innovative recycling solutions for organisations such as The Sun newspaper, B&Q, Superdrug, Sony, Nissan and the John Lewis Partnership. They will now enter the national round and compete with 11 other regions.

Business surplus benefits those in need

A free online scheme set up to help businesses pass on surplus goods such as end of line products and clearance stock to charity, is appealing to Chamber of Commerce members to help meet an increase in demand for goods.

Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory.

Application for Towcester’s Moat Lane Development Recieved by WNDC

An outline planning application has been submitted to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation for the regeneration of the Moat Lane and Northampton Road area in Towcester. The application is due to be considered by WNDC’s Towcester Planning Committee by this autumn.

Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory.

Matt Munro To Spread The Appeal Of North Northamptonshire

North Northants Development Company has launched a viral film to encourage more people to discover the benefits of living and working in North Northamptonshire and its principal towns of Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough.

Moat Lane regeneration moves into next phase

On 30 June an outline planning application was submitted to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation for the regeneration of the Moat Lane and Northampton Road area in Towcester.

More new affordable homes for the district

The number of new affordable homes in East Northamptonshire is on the increase, with last year one of the best ever, thanks to the partnership between the council and local house builders and housing associations.

New plans to boost area's economy

The growth agenda and imposed housing targets in Northamptonshire have been scrapped and new ways of boosting local businesses and managing infrastructure and planning are needed for the area – that was the clear message today from leader of Northamptonshire County Council Cllr Jim Harker.

Kettering Zero Carbon Homes Scoop Top Industry Accolade

Two zero carbon homes to be built in Rothwell and Kettering have beaten off fierce competition to win the Innovation Award for Building Technology at the prestigious British Homes Awards (BHA) held on Thursday 1st July in Central London.

Sustainable Construction iNet backs low carbon competition

A regional organisation charged with raising awareness and funding innovation within the construction sector has added its backing to Northamptonshire County Council’s initiative to reduce carbon emissions.

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