Business & trading news
Further lockdown grants available for businesses
Further funding is now available for businesses affected by the lockdown restrictions,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Businesses support on offer
We have started the process of rolling out additional business rates support being provided by Government during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northampton considered one of the best for business
Northampton has been ranked in the top third best for business in the country.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rate relief scheme to help local businesses
A local discretionary rate relief scheme has been launched to help businesses following the recent revaluation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northampton firms encouraged to shine their light of success
Deadline for SME Northamptonshire Businesses Awards 2016 approaching.
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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.