http://www.nndev.co.uk/Latest news from NNDChttp://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-triumphs-at-property-awards-east-midlandsTwo key town centre projects are recognised to have added further momentum to Corby’s are recognised at the Insider Magazine annual awards ceremony. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/another-news-articlePhase 2 of Kettering's new Market Place redevelopment begins with breaking the ground on the new Restaurant Quarter. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/business-leaders-invited-to-kettering-conference-centre-for-free-breakfast-networking-eventNNDC are holding the latest FREE Business Breakfast on the 3rd November. Supported by Business Link, the event has LIMITED PLACES. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-on-a-winning-streak-at-awardsNNDC and Corby Borough Council have been jointly recognised for their regeneration prowess in delivering growth and change in Corby. READ ON.....http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/council-backs-manor-park-leisure-projectThe Manor Park leisure centre proposals have generated a great deal of public interest over the past few months. East Northants Council has listened to people’s concerns and changes have been made to the designs following public consultation. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/the-future-of-north-northamptonshireMore than 150 local business leaders attended a Business Breakfast organised by North Northants Development Company and supported by Business Link to hear the latest regeneration news and growth proposals for North Northamptonshire. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/success-for-north-northamptonshire-at-the-milton-keynes-south-england-mksm-excellence-awardsNorth Northamptonshire celebrated a success at the annual Milton Keynes South England (mksm) Excellence Awards. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/royal-town-planning-awards-go-to-kettering-borough-councils-market-placeKettering Borough Council is delighted to announce that it is the winner of two prestigious planning awards for work completed on Kettering’s Market Place from the East Midlands Royal Town Planning Institute. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-george-street-3million-fundingNorthamptonshire County Council and Corby Borough Council, through North Northants Development Company, have secured £3million of funding to transform George Street. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/20m-boost-for-economic-recovery-in-north-northamptonshireMinister lands in Corby to announce successful Kickstart bid of £20.8m funding. Work due to begin at Priors Hall Park as a result of Government intervention. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/high-turnout-as-business-leaders-discuss-the-future-of-north-northamptonshireOver 150 of Northamptonshire's business decision makers and drivers attended NNDC's Breakfast event to hear the plans for the sub-region and how these will affect them. READ ON....http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/ketterings-market-place-winner-of-two-planning-awardsKettering Borough Council is delighted to announce that it is the winner of two prestigious planning awards for work completed on Kettering’s Market Place from the East Midlands Royal Town Planning Institute...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/ketterings-market-place-for-channel-4-news-programmeFrom Rio to Kettering. Climate change affects us all. Find out how Kettering got it's voice heard on this international topic. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kbc-plans-traffic-improvements-following-acquisition-of-key-town-centre-siteKettering town centre traffic flow improvement works to begin in 2010. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/planning-application-submitted-for-new-manor-park-leisure-centrePlans begin apace with the new Leisure Centre in Rushden opening the way for regeneration of the town centre. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/the-real-apprenticeBela, the development company behind Priors Hall Park, and Lagan Homes, the first house builder on site, have developed a new Apprenticeship initiative with Tresham College. READ ON.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-treshams-new-corby-campusTresham's new site in Corby undergoes groundbreaking. Work begins on the new Further and Higher Education facility.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/argos-puts-the-extra-into-corby-town-centreCorby Town Centre rings the changes with the opening of a new national retailer's premises on the 4th March. Argos Extra comes to Corby announced Land Securities. READ MORE...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/north-londonshire-website-showcases-the-opportunities-for-jobs-housing-and-investment-in-north-northamptonshireThe widely-publicised ‘North Londonshire’ campaign to attract investors and residents to North Northamptonshire has a new website. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-picks-up-its-fifth-major-award-in-under-a-yearCorby's Parkland Gateway picked up the Regeneration Award at the Government Business Awards recently. READ ON.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/312m-kickstart-for-corbyCorby is to benefit from the latest round of Kickstart Funding from the Homes and Communities Agency. Read how £3.12m of funding will help the local economy grow. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/construction-of-new-roundabout-in-corby-to-improve-current-traffic-flowWork begins in Corby's Westcott Way and Cottingham Road to improve Corby's traffic flow. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/work-begins-on-market-place-restaurantsPhase 2 of the exciting Kettering Market Place is now underway. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-station-celebrates-first-anniversaryWith the first year of operation hailed a total success, May 2010 sees further improvements to the timetable. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/new-manor-park-leisure-centre-gets-the-green-lightThe planning application for the new Manor Park Leisure Centre was approved by East Northamptonshire Council at a meeting of the Council’s Development Control Committee. READ ON... http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/more-train-services-for-corby-with-launch-of-new-timetableCorby is set to benefit from some major timetable improvements from today with the launch of the new East Midlands Trains timetable. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/construction-of-corby-enterprise-centre-on-scheduleDevelopment of the £8.3m Corby Enterprise Centre reached a significant milestone on 16th June, when partners behind the project met on site to celebrate the ‘topping out’ of this flagship business centre for Corby. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/apprentice-graduation-ceremonyLocal stakeholders gathered at the Future Centre, Priors Hall Park, to witness the graduation ceremony of the first construction students of Tresham College to have undergone the Bela Partnership Apprenticeship Scheme.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kettering-market-place-scoops-national-awardKettering Market Place has received its first national honour, winning the Pedestrian Environment Category at the Local Government News (LGN) Awards.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/work-to-start-on-george-street-improvements-in-corbyWork on the transformation of George Street, Corby, will start on the July 19 and will provide improved pedestrian access between the shopping area and the civic and leisure area of the town.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/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). http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/market-place-shortlisted-for-national-planning-awardFollowing on from its success at the Local Government News (LGN) Street Design awards last month, Kettering Market Place has been shortlisted for a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Planning Award. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/matt-munro-to-spread-the-appeal-of-north-northamptonshireNNDC has launched a viral film to encourage more people to discover the benefits of living and working in the area. The film is the latest instalment in a place marketing campaign that is set to grab the attention of housebuyers, investors and employers moving from London and the South-east. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/green-light-for-rushdens-greenwaysGood news for Rushden's Greenways Project which looks like it may benefit from external funding for cycle routes in the town. READ ON...http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/hca-funding-boosts-development-in-north-northamptonshireIt 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).http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-cubes-logo-revealedAs the Corby Cube nears completion, making an iconic addition to Corby’s skyline, Corby Borough Council can now reveal the building’s very own logo.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/foundations-in-place-for-new-market-place-restaurantsThe piling works for the new restaurants and apartments at Kettering’s award winning Market Place have now been successfully completed. Stage 1 of building the new Restaurant Quarter is now complete.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/president-of-royal-town-planning-institute-visits-corbyThe Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) President will visit Corby today to understand more about the ground-breaking approach to the future planning of the area and see firsthand the sustainable development and regeneration of Corby.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/improvements-to-rushden-high-st-on-the-wayThe first stage of the upgrade to Rushden High St looks set to start soon, with an award to East Northamptonshire Council of just over £700,000 from Government Growth Funding.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/sir-bob-kerslake-to-visit-corby-for-launch-of-new-homes-at-priors-hall-parkThe head of the national housing and regeneration agency is to visit Corby to celebrate the opening of the first show homes at Priors Hall Park, the major parkland development to the north east of the town.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/market-place-restaurant-start-to-take-shapeThis week, the new Market Place Restaurants began to take shape and rise out of the ground with the installation of the lift shaft and commencement of the steel outer frame.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/major-town-centre-improvement-work-to-begin-in-ketteringWork on a series of major improvements to Kettering Town Centre and its transport network is to begin on 11 October 2010.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/nndc-works-with-wndc-and-nel-on-combining-strengths-and-cutting-costsThe Board of North Northants Development Company (NNDC) has confirmed that it has joined the Steering Group established by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) and Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited (NEL) to identify ways of working together that will save money and deliver the best possible results for the people of Northamptonshire. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/tresham-tops-off-new-corby-campusLouise Bagshawe, MP for Corby and East Northants will be carrying out the ‘topping off’ of Tresham College of Further and Higher Education’s brand new £36 million campus in Corby at Oakley Road, Corby, NN18 8AN on Friday 1st October at 11am followed by a tour of the new building and facilities. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/its-a-countdown-for-the-corby-cubeIt is official - in just a few more weeks Corby Borough Council will be opening the doors to the amazing Corby Cube as the authority plans to start services from the state-of-the-art building from Tuesday 2nd November 2010.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/ground-breaking-event-marks-improvements-to-kettering-town-centreThis morning (Wednesday 20th October) the earth was broken at the Horsemarket to mark the beginning of the next phase of regeneration works in Kettering’s Town Centre.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/nndc-invites-business-leaders-to-take-part-in-free-breakfast-networking-eventNorth Northants Development Company (NNDC), with support from Business Link, is hosting a FREE Business Breakfast on Thursday 25 November at the Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel in Corby.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/the-iconic-corby-cube-opens-its-doors-for-the-very-first-timeWith over 2,050 panes of glass fitted into place and 15,500 tonnes of concrete poured, the stunning Corby Cube is just a few days away from inviting residents through the front doors for the very first time.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/start-date-set-for-kettering-junction-improvementsWork will start on November 8 on improvements to the junction of Northampton Road and Northfield Avenue.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/opening-of-kingswood-future-centreOn Friday the 5th of November crowds gathered at Colyers Gardens, Kingswood, to celebrate the opening of the Future Centre. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/new-manager-of-corby-enterprise-centre-makes-first-signingThe first tenant of the Corby Enterprise Centre, the town’s new £8.3m hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs, has been revealed as a fast growing design agency from Northampton.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/the-peoples-millions-comes-to-north-northamptonshireCorby based alternative sports venue Adrenaline Alley, are seeking funding for their Freewheelin' Project from the new ITV series The Peoples Millions.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kettering-market-place-recognised-for-its-excellenceKettering’s Market Place last night picked up its fifth prestigious award since its successful community opening by Faryl Smith in 2009. This is five awards in 15 months!http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/a-winning-week-for-corbyAlthough Corby Town FC may not have walked away with a winning score at Luton last night (Wednesday 17th November 2010), just down the road in Milton Keynes it was a different story as Corby snapped up two of the four awards handed out at the Milton Keynes South Midlands (MKSM) Excellence Awards.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/council-handed-the-keys-to-corby-enterpriseThe construction of Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC), the town’s new £8.3m hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs, is complete.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corbys-masterplan-named-winner-at-east-midlands-planning-awardsThe plan which set out the blueprint for the successful regeneration of Corby in North Northamptonshire has been recognised for its achievement by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-helps-lead-on-electric-vehicle-charge-point-deploymentThe UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies, Cenex, has announced that Corby will be one of eight places within the Midlands to be a ‘Plugged-In Place’ which have been selected by Government to lead on electric vehicle infrastructure deployment.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/rushden-high-street-work-startsThe first stage of the upgrade to Rushden High Street gets off the ground on Monday 10 January, with the start of construction work for the first phase of the project.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-enterprise-centre-welcomes-new-tenantsAnother two companies have moved into the Corby Enterprise Centre, taking the total number of businesses to eight that have been signed by the town’s new £8.3m hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/wellingboroughs-town-centre-regeneration-continuesThe next step in Wellingborough’s regeneration has begun, as work started this week on a new access road into the High Street development site to make it more attractive to potential developers.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/work-on-high-street-moves-aheadRushden residents will soon begin to see a difference to the High Street as work on the improvements moves into gear. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/colyers-gardens-kingswood-corby-show-home-openingOn Thursday, 10th February, local stakeholders gathered to witness the opening of the Show Home at Colyers Gardens, Kingswood.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/joint-planning-unit-looks-to-residents-and-businesses-to-help-with-plan-reviewThe North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit has produced a discussion document about Issues that need to be tackled in reviewing the long term Plan for the area.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/east-midlands-announce-rics-awards-2011-shortlistFour Corby projects are shortlisted for the most prestigious prize in the UK property industry, the RICS Awards 2011.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/rushden-high-street-updateMajor improvements that will encourage more shoppers and new businesses into Rushden town centre are fast taking shape.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/topping-out-ceremony-at-ketterings-new-restaurant-buildings-as-work-enters-final-stageKettering Borough Council and main contractor John Sisk & Son came together on Wednesday 9th March to mark the start of the final stage of building work to the Market Place Restaurants.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/zero-carbon-homes-topped-out-at-rothwellA traditional Topping Out ceremony was held on Monday 7th March at VELUX Model Home 2020 project in Rothwell, Kettering.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/minister-to-visit-corby-enterprise-centreCommunities Minister, Baroness Hanham, will visit the new £8.3m Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC) on Tuesday 15th March 2011 during a tour of ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) funded projects in the East Midlands.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-enterprise-centre-open-dayThe new Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC) will be hosting an open day and marketing workshop on Wednesday 23rd March 2011.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/do-you-live-in-a-broadband-not-spotThe county council has initiated a broadband survey to help inform the business case for a bid to government for funding to help provide better access to superfast broadband in the future.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/latest-news-on-rushden-high-street-worksImprovements to Rushden High Street are progressing well and on schedule, with Phase 2 due to be completed by the end of April.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/market-place-buildings-near-completionKettering’s Market Place buildings are nearing the end of structural completion as scaffolding is gradually removed from the buildings’ elevations.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/the-corby-cube-will-soon-have-an-angelic-way-to-enjoy-coffeeYoungsters and adults will think they are in heaven as the Corby Cube welcomes the Angelic Co to open up their business in the iconic building.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kettering-town-centre-improvementsWith an investment of £10m of Growth Funds, Kettering Town Centre’s regeneration is well underway following the completion of the Northampton Road/Northfield Avenue Roundabout along with the long awaited demolition of the derelict Hogs Head buildings and the imminent completion of the improvement works to Horsemarket.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corbys-regeneration-wins-more-recognition-at-the-rics-awards-2011Corby’s regeneration was recognised once again as it picked up two awards at the RICS Regeneration Awards 2011.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/baroness-eaton-visits-rothwell-and-ketteringbaroness-eaton-visits-rothwell-and-ketteringBaroness Margaret Eaton, Chairman of the Local Government Association, yesterday (Wednesday 11 May) visited the Borough of Kettering to view, first hand, the progress that is being made in areas such as eco homes, economic development and public sector partnership working. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/horsemarket-and-market-street-shows-positive-resultsAs improvement works near completion on Kettering’s Horsemarket work continues on Market Street, Market Place and starts soon on Sheep Street as part of a multi-million improvement programme to Kettering town centre. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/opening-of-newly-transformed-george-street-corbyWork on the transformation of George Street in Corby has now finished and the road will be officially opened at a ceremony on Monday, June 13 at 10am.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kettering-borough-councils-museum-and-gallery-is-the-museum-of-the-year-2011Kettering Borough Council is delighted to have won the prestigious 'Museum of the Year Award' in the Northamptonshire Heritage Awards 2011. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-enterprise-centre-official-openingThe new Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC) will be officially opened on Friday 24th June 2011. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/link-phase-starts-on-rushden-high-streetThe final stage of the current improvement work to Rushden High Street is to start week beginning 27 June.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/corby-enterprise-centre-is-official-openedThe new Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC) was officially opened on Friday 24th June 2011. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/homes-for-the-futureKettering Borough Council has refurbished two council houses in Cranford as part of its groundbreaking ‘Homes for the Future’ project. The project aims to find ways to make the Council’s housing stock more energy efficient whilst reducing fuel costs for tenants. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/biodiversity-to-be-incorporated-into-north-northamptonshire-development-processFollowing consultation in 2010 the Biodiversity SPD has been amended to reflect consultation feedback. The Joint Planning Committee endorsed the SPD at its 7th December 2010 meeting, and the partner Local Planning Authorities have all adopted the SPD.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/new-affordable-homes-in-ketteringOfficers and Councillors of Kettering Borough Council attended an official opening ceremony hosted by the Orbit Group for its recently completed affordable housing scheme at Furnace Lane, Kettering on Tuesday 19th July.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/disappointed-with-the-broadband-availability-in-your-areaSign the County Council's E-Petition to Support the Bid for Superfast Broadband.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/daylight-and-natural-ventilation-key-to-newly-launched-velux-carbonlight-homesThe design strategy of the completed VELUX CarbonLight Homes was released today as the homes were unveiled at an opening ceremony in Rothwell, Kettering, attended by Heather Wheeler MP, The Mayor of Kettering, local Councillors and the project partners. http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/temporary-road-diversion-will-help-public-realm-works-near-completionTown centre shops and businesses are open as usual as work to improve the public realm around Sheep Street and the Market Place in Kettering nears completion.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/kettering-based-alumasc-builds-on-106m-incomeBuilding and engineering products company Alumasc has grown its revenues by almost £20m over the last year. The Kettering-based company said a growth in blue-chip customers and emerging market demand for construction and mining had helped strengthen its turnover.http://www.nndev.co.uk/news/young-people-look-to-the-futureWinners have now been announced in the ‘Postcards from the Future’ competition launched by the North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Committee earlier this year.