Business Growth

Here in West Northants, there are a number of factors contributing to business growth – all of which have contributed to the area’s business growth in 2024 of 9.82% indicating a strong business climate due to job creation.

West Northants is a hub of innovation and growth. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a supportive community dedicated to innovation and growth, it’s the perfect place for your business to thrive. The region offers a wealth of resources to help your business succeed.

West Northants is an area where funding for businesses is and will always be a top priority. Employers in this area have benefited from a variety of funding streams over recent years to increase productivity & innovation, to progress to net zero and to expand and scale. Click here to read more.

Our talent acquisition services are designed to help businesses in West Northants attract, recruit, and retain the best talent. Our services include:

  • Partnerships with Employment Support Providers: We collaborate with 25 dedicated employment support partners to offer a wide range of recruitment solutions.
  • Apprenticeship and Training Advice: Receive expert advice on local apprenticeships, free courses, and webinars to enhance your workforce’s skills.
  • Recruitment Event Facilitation: We help organize and facilitate recruitment events at no cost, leveraging our extensive network of partners.
  • Vacancy Advertising: Advertise your job vacancies on our social media platforms and within our Employment Support e-Newsletter to reach a broad and diverse audience.

West Northants Council offer several business rate reliefs and exemptions to help you reduce your business rates.

You can check which business rate reliefs and exemptions you are eligible for with the pre-eligibility form. Click here for more info.