Northampton BID

Come and work with us! We're looking for a new BID Host to join our team, striving to make Northampton a better place to work, live and visit. Working as part of the project delivery team, the role will entail: ✅ Working closely with Northamptonshire Police and other organisations in addressing anti-social behaviour and crime issues which impact upon the visitor experience. ✅ Acting as a welcome presence for visitors to the town. ✅ Supporting delivery of projects and events. ✅ Supporting businesses by communicating issues which affect their business on a day-to-day basis. ✅ Liaising with businesses on the benefits and opportunities which exist through BID projects and activities This role involves wearing a BID Host uniform and body-worn camera. You will be required to undertake SIA Accreditation. The role is based primarily working outdoors patrolling the Northampton BID area engaging with town centre businesses and partners. This role will represent a hugely exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a small team who are passionate about Northampton. Apply today! Full job description at the link below. https://lnkd.in/ebnXEMM2 #hiring #newjob #recruiting #recruitment #workwithus #jobsinnorthampton #northamptonjobs #jobs

Due to poor weather expected this weekend, Northampton Town Council’s event scheduled in Becket’s Park tomorrow has been cancelled, and the activities planned for the Market Square have been relocated. We have worked with both West Northamptonshire Council and the Town Council and have been successful in helping to rearrange elements of each of these events to be accommodated within Grosvenor Shopping Northampton. This will further support the BID's popular Grotto and ensure that the Grinch and Elf Takeover still goes ahead. Elements of entertainment will move out into the Market Square if weather permits. Other components of the Town Council’s event are in the process of being rescheduled to further complement activities planned for the Market Square on the Saturdays of 14th and 21st December.

Help shape the strategic priorities for policing over the next five years by giving your views on the draft public safety plan for the county. The draft strategic plan – called Safe and Sound – has been set out by Danielle Stone, the Northamptonshire OPFCC, following an extensive public consultation earlier this year. You can read the draft public safety plan at https://lnkd.in/exq5hBhi

Small Business Saturday takes place this coming Saturday - celebrating all small businesses and encouraging people to 'Shop Local'. The BID has been running a social media campaign in the lead-up, highlighting many of our small and independent businesses to shoppers on Facebook and Instagram. Additional Christmas activities will take place in the Market Square to complement Small Business Saturday UK. 

Christmas 2024 may be in full swing but plans are already well underway for an unforgettable 2025 in our town centre. It was great to sit down with the BID board today to discuss a wide range of projects and proposals as we strive to make Northampton town centre a better place to work, live and visit.

The annual Small Business Saturday UK campaign is underway, encouraging shoppers to support their favourite local independent retailers in the build-up to Christmas. Read Mark Mullen’s exclusive interview with Northampton Chronicle & Echo here. https://lnkd.in/eiQuB_u5

Excellent work from Andrew, Nathan and the team at Market Square News who have donated 60 cases of Orangina to four local charities. The stock, worth almost £1,000, was donated to Northampton Hope Centre, The Lewis Foundation UK, Workbridge and SHINE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT CIC. It is the first year the store has made such a donation and they repeat to hope the gesture on an annual basis in years to come.

Our Santa’s Grotto launches tomorrow and we can’t wait to welcome families to a very special winter wonderland. The Grotto will be open from 10.30am – 4 pm (with a half-hour break from 1-1.30pm) on,   Saturday 23rd November  Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December Saturday 7th December and Sunday 8th December Saturday 14th December and Sunday 15th December  Saturday 21st December and Sunday 22nd December  Monday 23rd December Our grotto only costs £1 and all proceeds will go to charity. Bookings are via https://lnkd.in/ej7W5ZXJ With thanks to all our partners for making this year’s grotto our biggest and best yet. Supported by Northampton Town Council, Northampton College, Fridge Street, Rockin Roadrunner, Royal & Derngate and Grosvenor Shopping Northampton. A big thank you to all businesses who have provided promotional items that will be included in the Grotto bags given to the families as they leave. If you have anything that you wish to include, please email us at info@northamptonbid.co.uk and we can arrange collection. 

Northampton's Christmas Lights Switch On, due to take place this Saturday 23rd November at the Market Square, is now RESCHEDULED to next SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER between 12 – 6pm, due to the adverse weather forecast for this weekend. Storm Bert is predicted to bring winds of up to 46 miles per hour, along with several hours of heavy rain on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning of disruption and flooding for the area. Northampton Town Council has made this decision to ensure the safety of the public, performers and stall holders. The Christmas trees around the town and at the Guildhall will be illuminated from tomorrow to create a welcoming festive atmosphere for visitors and shoppers over the coming week. Visitors can still see Santa on Saturday 23rd November between 10.30am and 4pm, when he arrives at his Grosvenor Shopping Centre Grotto, hosted by the BID and supported by the town council. To book, visit: https://lnkd.in/dM9xWPW9 Christmas favourites the Break-Dancing Elves will now perform on the Grosvenor Shopping Centre's Upper Mall as part of the Grotto launch at 12.35pm, 1.30pm, 3.00pm and 4.00pm, along with the Cheeky Balloonist Elves who will be creating free balloon models between 11am and 4pm. The stage schedule for Saturday 30th November remains largely unchanged, with headline act Billy Lockett and the Northampton Sings Out Choir set to perform. A glittering cast of Panto Stars from the Royal & Derngate and The Deco Theatre will be joined onstage by Santa, the Mayor of Northampton and special guests ahead of the big switch on at 5pm. The Silent Disco Project, VandB Festive Bar, food stalls, entertainers and activities will be open from midday. To see the full stage lineup, timings and other information for Saturday, 30th November, please visit the Northampton Town Council Christmas event page over the coming days: https://lnkd.in/eHpYqFHh 

Cyber security is the topic of this morning's masterclass session at Vulcan Works , with business owners learning more about the importance of keeping data safe. The session, led by Chris Lambert from Datasense, Evelyn Williams from in2secure and Colin Ellis from The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands, is equipping delegates with the knowledge they need to protect their data and ensure the cyber safety of their business.