Business & trading news

Further lockdown grants available for businesses

Further funding is now available for businesses affected by the lockdown restrictions,

Published 19 March 2021.

• Northampton awarded full £25 million from Towns Fund

  The Government has announced that Northampton will receive £25 million from its Towns Fund to kickstart a raft of development projects across the town.

  Published 03 March 2021.

• New grants available for businesses and taxi vehicle licence holders

  Northampton Borough Council is inviting businesses and taxi vehicle licence holders to apply for grant funding recently released by Government, to cover their fixed costs during the current lockdown.

  Published 09 February 2021.

• Next steps for Northampton’s Market Square revamp

  Northampton Forward has submitted a revised plan of activity to Government which will allow it to progress work on the transformation of the town’s Market Square.

  Published 30 January 2021.

• Additional lockdown grants available to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses

  We have started rolling out a discretionary grants scheme targeting businesses impacted by the recently ended lockdown but ineligible for previously available funding while restrictions were in place.

  Published 07 December 2020.

• Free Christmas parking in Northampton

  Northampton Borough Council and the Northampton Town Centre BID have partnered to offer free Christmas parking on Saturdays throughout December.

  Published 04 December 2020.

• Lockdown grants still available for businesses

  Although Northampton has returned to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions, businesses forced to close over the lockdown can still apply to receive funding support.

  Published 02 December 2020.

• Lockdown grants available for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses

  We are working hard to understand what we must and can do to support local businesses and our economy during this new national lockdown.

  Published 06 November 2020.

• Bar owner served with £1,000 penalty notice

  The owner of Jimmy’s Sports Bar in Harlestone Road has been served with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after failing to comply with the Government’s Covd-19 guidance.

  Published 06 October 2020.

• Northampton awarded £1 million to remediate key site

  The Government has awarded Northampton £1 million to help ready the former Marks and Spencer site in Abington Street for development.

  Published 28 September 2020.

• Council buys former M&S building in Abington Street

  We have bought the former Marks and Spencer building in Abington Street for £1.45 million as part of Northampton Forward’s ongoing Town Centre Masterplan.

  Published 23 September 2020.

• Residents urged to rediscover Northampton - responsibly

  Northampton’s independent businesses have come together to urge residents to rediscover and support the town centre – whilst remaining vigilant to social distancing and protecting others.

  Published 22 September 2020.

• Almost £35 million paid out in business grants to Northampton businesses

  Northampton Borough Council paid almost £35 million in government grant funding to businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

  Published 28 July 2020.

• Joint Statement from the Northamptonshire Economic Impact Cell

  As of today, Thursday 23 July, the seven district and borough councils across Northamptonshire have distributed over £126,912,000 to more than 11,180 businesses identified as eligible for a grant

  Published 23 July 2020.

• Further reopening of Northampton’s high streets

  The Government has approved the reopening of additional businesses from Monday 13 July, including tattoo parlours, nail bars and beauty salons.

  Published 10 July 2020.

• A big thank-you for sensible reopening of the night-time economy

  Northampton Borough Council would like to say a huge thank-you to everyone for their sensible approach to the reopening of the town’s night-time economy during the weekend.

  Published 07 July 2020.

• People urged to be sensible when visiting bars and restaurants this weekend

  Town centre partners are urging people to drink responsibly and remember that COVID 19 still poses a serious risk to health, if they are planning to visit bars, restaurants and pubs this weekend. 

  Published 01 July 2020.

• More shoppers expected to visit town centre in coming days

  Almost 100,000 people visited Northampton town centre between Monday, 15 June and Thursday, 18 June, representing an increase of over 65% compared with the same time period in the previous week.

  Published 19 June 2020.

• More funding available for Northampton’s businesses 

  A range of businesses in Northampton, which have not received other Government funding, could be eligible for a Discretionary Fund Grant from the Borough Council. 

  Published 16 June 2020.

• Northampton Borough Council launches discretionary business  grant scheme

  Northampton Borough Council has launched a discretionary business  grant scheme this week to distribute around £1.7 million of additional funding allocated by central Government for small businesses.

  Published 28 May 2020.

• Health and safety in workplaces open during coronavirus pandemic

  Northampton Borough Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing team offer advice and guidance to businesses helping them understand how the new health and safety regulations apply to their business.

  Published 14 May 2020.

• Businesses support on offer

  We have started the process of rolling out additional business rates support being provided by Government during the Coronavirus outbreak.

  Published 03 April 2020.

• Celebrating 10 years of Primary Authority

  The Primary Authority (PA) scheme connecting businesses to tailored, professional, trusted regulatory advice and support from local authorities, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in March this year.

  Published 06 March 2020.

• Retail businesses set to benefit from rate relief scheme

  Northampton Borough Council is implementing the revised Government Business Rate Relief scheme that will benefit retail businesses in the town.

  Published 02 March 2020.

• New Primary Authority Partnership with Houghton Hams

  Northampton Borough Council’s Environmental Health team have signed a Primary Authority (PA) partnership agreement to provide tailored business advice to family run business, Houghton Hams.

  Published 19 February 2020.

• Strong public support for single Market Square revamp option

  Northampton Forward’s consultation on the Market Square revamp concluded earlier this month and the results are in.

  Published 13 February 2020.

• Partnership Fund Grants available for local support groups and organisations

  Northampton not-for-profit organisations, community groups and charities can now apply for Northampton Borough Council’s Partnership Fund grants.

  Published 06 January 2020.

• Long-term plans for Northampton’s Greyfriars site

  We have released details of a new feasibility study for Northampton's Greyfriars site including significant challenges that need addressing to enable development that gives the town maximum benefit.

  Published 04 October 2019.

• Residents invited to have a say in west Northamptonshire's development during the next 30 years

  Northampton residents are invited to have a say in how the west of the county develops in the next 30 years.

  Published 07 August 2019.

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  Chinese delegation considers investment opportunities in Northampton

  Northampton Borough Council last week welcomed a Chinese trade delegation from the city of Tangshan to explore investment potential.

  Published 15 July 2019.

• Northampton considered one of the best for business

  Northampton has been ranked in the top third best for business in the country.

  Published 25 June 2019.

• Northampton could be at forefront of UK-China trade agreement

  Northampton is set to become a key focus for mutual trade opportunities between the UK and China thanks to a new agreement being forged today.

  Published 09 April 2019.

• Local Plan Part II goes out to consultation next month

  A document which sets out how Northampton will deliver more than 13,500 new dwellings by 2029 will go out for public consultation at the start of May.

  Published 08 April 2019.

• Contractor announced for Vulcan Works project

  Northampton Borough Council has appointed Stepnell Ltd as its contractor for the Vulcan Works project to construct and deliver a new managed workspace facility for creative enterprises.

  Published 13 March 2019.

• Businesses to benefit from new Retail Business Rate Reduction scheme

  Northampton Borough Council is implementing a new Government Business Rate Relief scheme that will benefit retail businesses in the town.

  Published 26 February 2019.

• New board to drive Northampton Forward

  Key stakeholders in Northampton’s future have come together to create a vision for the town and drive forward a strategic programme of improvements.

  Published 26 February 2019.

• Delapré stable complex lease granted

  Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust will be granted a lease on the stable yard complex adjoining the main Abbey buildings, following agreement by Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet.

  Published 22 February 2019.

• Special Christmas £1 park and ride launched in Northampton

  Visitors to Northampton town centre can take advantage of a £1 return park and ride service from this Saturday through to Christmas Eve.

  Published 12 December 2018.

• Retail and leisure study published to inform Local Plan

  Northampton Borough Council has just published its retail and leisure study which will form an important part of its Local Plan part II.

  Published 22 November 2018.

• More European funding gets Vulcan Works off the ground

  Work will start by next summer on Northampton Borough Council’s Vulcan Works project after it won a further £3.06 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

  Published 28 September 2018.

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  St James Mill Road link takes a step forward

  Work toward delivery of a new St James Mill Road link in Northampton could take a step closer next week.

  Published 10 January 2018.

• More small business support on the cards

  Small businesses can benefit from a morning of advice and networking this week thanks to an event taking place at the Park Inn by Radisson.

  Published 04 December 2017.

• Vulcan Works plan sees further changes

  Cabinet at Northampton Borough Council is set to discuss the future of the Vulcan Works project during its meeting on Wednesday, 6 December.

  Published 28 November 2017.

• Cabinet to consider future of Greyfriars

  Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet could go back to the drawing board on plans for the town centre Greyfriars site following detailed discussions about its future.

  Published 28 November 2017.

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  St Peter’s Way car park handed back to owner

  Northampton Borough Council has handed back responsibility for the St Peter’s Way car park to its owner, PAT Pensions Limited.

  Published 31 October 2017.

• Rate relief scheme to help local businesses

  A local discretionary rate relief scheme has been launched to help businesses following the recent revaluation.

  Published 04 October 2017.

• Northampton identified as top UK town for business creation

  A new report from chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young has identified Northampton as the UK’s number one town for business creation.

  Published 24 October 2016.

• Council offering free market space for communities and charities

  Northampton Borough Council is helping to raise awareness of local projects by dedicating one stall a day on their busy market for communities and charities to use.

  Published 26 August 2016.

• Council hopes to help with future of former BHS stores

  Northampton Borough Council has contacted the owner of the former BHS stores in the town, hoping to help get them reoccupied as soon as possible.

  Published 23 August 2016.

• Business Incentive Scheme helps renovation of eight Gold Street properties

  8 properties in Gold Street have now signed up to the improvements programme introduced by Northampton Borough Council’s Business Incentive Scheme.

  Published 17 August 2016.

• Incentive scheme helps create 500 jobs

  Northampton Borough Council’s Business Incentive Scheme has now helped more than a hundred Northampton businesses, helping create almost 500 jobs and filling empty units in the town.

  Published 09 August 2016.

• Northampton firms encouraged to shine their light of success

  Deadline for SME Northamptonshire Businesses Awards 2016 approaching.

  Published 05 July 2016.

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  Northampton remains a catalyst for business

  Northampton has proven its worth to the UK economy again, according to the latest report from Centre for Cities.

  Published 27 January 2016.