West Northamptonshire Development Corporation

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WNDC pushes case for funding to redevelop Castle Station 3/11/2010

The role of a revitalised Castle Station in stimulating inward investment and the regeneration of Northampton has been recognised by an influential parliamentary committee advising government on priorities for the future of rail.

WNDC’s Planning Committee continues the delivery of jobs, homes and investment 3/10/2010

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation’s Planning Committee was minded to grant permission for some important Northampton developments this week.

Turf cutting marks official start of Northampton Marina project 3/8/2010

A special ceremony is being held to mark the official start of works to create a multi-million pound marina in the heart of Northampton.

WNDC shortlisted for national award 3/5/2010

A construction skills programme created by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Community funds boosted 3/2/2010

A SEA cadet team and a canoeing club are among the groups which have been awarded grants from the West Northamptonshire Corporation’s (WNDC) Stronger Communities Fund.

Doors open to students 3/2/2010

Students from Moulton College went behind the scenes of two prominent developments in Daventry to learn more about the construction industry.

The future's bright for Northampton 3/1/2010

Works to install up to £330,000 of new LED lighting in the market square has started, helping to make one of the town’s most significant and historic locations a true focal point, even on the darkest of evenings.

Key document launch 2/17/2010

Design Codes Manual launch

Work starts on Sandy Lane 2/16/2010

Work starts on Sandy Lane development

iCon webcam goes live 2/5/2010

iCon webcam goes live

Demolition work to start on former social club 2/4/2010

On February 8, demolition work will commence on the former United Social Club in Northampton town centre.

Work starts on Upton community scheme 2/3/2010

Work starts on Upton community scheme

New year, new steps forward for Daventry 1/27/2010

WNDC looks to take steps forward for Daventy

WNDC extends funding boundaries 1/20/2010

WNDC extends boundaries for Northamptonshire Community Foundation grants

Bury Mount Winners 1/26/2010

WNDC awards to Bury Mount art winners

Government backs WNDC to continue delivering 1/14/2010

The government has announced that West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) will continue the delivery of jobs, homes and investment across the west of Northamptonshire.

Winners of Daventry School Art Competition Announced 1/7/2010

The winners of an art competition which brought a splash of colour to the most prominent building site in Daventry have been announced.

Breakthrough construction training scheme starts in Daventry 1/5/2010

The first trainees under the innovative Construction Futures scheme have started on two building sites in Daventry.

Thousands of pounds of community funding granted by WNDC 1/5/2010

A Sikh youth club, village film club and a gym for people with drugs, alcohol and mental health problems are among the groups that have been awarded grants from WNDC's Stronger Communities Fund.

WNDC launches the UK’s First Manual for Design Codes. 12/23/2009

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) has officially published the West Northamptonshire Manual for Design Codes.

Daventry iCon wins top award 12/3/2009

The iCon centre for sustainable construction, currently under construction in Daventry, has won a Milton Keynes South Midlands Excellence Award.

Funding Approved to light up Northampton Market Square 12/1/2009

Northampton’s market square literally has a brighter future after funding was approved for a colourful new lighting scheme.

Northampton’s proposed Marina gets the green light 11/19/2009

A new £2 million Marina for Northampton town centre has moved a step closer. On 17th November, West Northamptonshire Development Corporation’s Planning Committee approved the planning application for the Marina, subject to a number of conditions.

The iCon goes back to school 11/9/2009

Secondary school children from Daventry are set to bring a splash of colour to the town’s most prominent construction site.

Criminal Justice Centre will not be considered at 27th October Northampton Planning Committee 10/27/2009

The Planning Application for a Criminal Justice Centre on land At Pavilion Drive will now not be considered at WNDC’s Northampton Area Planning Committee today, 27th October.

WNDC launches consultation on Sustainability Manual 10/19/2009

WNDC is currently preparing a Sustainability Manual for anyone involved in the preparation and determination of planning applications, Some key elements of this manual are now out for public consultation.

WNDC Starts a Review of its Planning Obligations Strategy 10/28/2009

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation is undertaking a review of its Planning Obligations Strategy, starting with a public consultation.

WNDC funding kick-starts major development in Northampton town centre 10/23/2009

Funding has been awarded for vital junction improvements between Northampton’s London Road and Ransome Road, paving the way for major new development in Northampton town centre

Decision Date Announced for Daventry Planning Appeals 10/16/1900

By April 2010, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government will be making a decision regarding three major planning applications for Daventry.

WNDC and HCA support Upton Community Scheme 10/22/2009

A new scheme to provide disadvantaged young people with housing support, training and advice is set to be established in Northampton

Daventry iCon Shortlisted for Top Award 10/13/2009

The iCon centre for sustainable construction, currently under construction in Daventry, has been shortlisted for a Milton Keynes South Midlands Excellence Award.

WNDC makes live new Public Access System for Planning Applications 10/5/2009

WNDC has now made live the link to the new improved Public Access system to view planning application details online. The application will enable people to search, select, view and comment on planning applications.

WNDC submits its future delivery plans to government 9/18/2009

WNDC has identified a new way forward for the future delivery of new homes, jobs and investment across Northampton, Daventry and Towcester.

Grants Available for East Midlands Construction Companies 8/19/2009

East Midlands construction companies looking for advice, support or financial help to develop their innovative ideas are encouraged to attend the Code for Sustainable Homes and Resource Efficiency briefing events.

WNDC secures £9.4 million contribution for investment in West Northants 9/16/2009

WNDC s106 agreement signed for Grange Park development site

Funding for construction firms is academic 8/13/2009

East Midlands’ construction firms are being encouraged to act fast if they want to claim their share of £200,000 of grants being made available by the Sustainable Construction Innovation Network (iNet).

Northampton marina bid successful 8/10/2009

Plans for a new marina took another step forward as Northamptonshire County Council agreed to provide the final amount of grant funding needed to take the project forward.

Consultation launched on long term plan for growth 8/4/2009

The Emergent Joint Core Strategy Consultation has now been launched

Signed, sealed and soon to be delivered – Winvic Build to construct Daventry’s iCon 8/5/2009

Northampton based contractors, Winvic Build, have been appointed by ICON (East Midlands) to build iCon, a national centre for excellence for the future of sustainable construction in Daventry.

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