Ambitious strategy for economic growth across North Northamptonshire to be considered at Executive

06 March 2025

A new strategy which looks at economic growth in North Northamptonshire is set to be approved at next week’s meeting of the council’s Executive.

Setting out the strategic outcomes and priorities in the local area for the next 5 years, the new strategy has been co-designed with representatives across the business sector and will help to deliver the Big50 vision for North Northamptonshire.

The strategy is founded on three “pillars” for action, focused on:

• Business: Supporting business growth leading to the creation of sustainable employment with opportunities for progression and higher pay
• People: Developing the workforce and supporting people into work including those disadvantaged.
• Places: Enhancing North Northamptonshire’s offer for business, visitors and residents. 
   

It also sets out specific priorities for action over the next 5 years and attendees at a Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce event taking place today (Thursday 6 March) will have the opportunity to learn more about the strategy, ahead of approval by the Executive next week.

The economy has changed substantially over the last few years and it is vital that we do all we can to support growth in North Northamptonshire by tackling challenges and seizing opportunities.

This strategy sets out key priorities and actions on topics important to growth including the need to attract inward investment, raise skill levels, and help existing businesses to grow. It builds on our strengths but also seeks to develop our offer to other sectors such as digital technology.Cllr David Brackenbury, the council’s Executive Member for Growth and Regeneration

We have always had a strong vision for the local area, and this is highlighted within the work we are doing on Big50. But there is always more that can be done. This is best achieved by working together. That’s why we have been working collaboratively with stakeholders, including local business leaders, and other partners on creating this document.Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council

If approved, the strategy will then be published on the council’s website and a North Northamptonshire Economic Ambition Board will be established to help drive forward the strategy and actions.

North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive will meet on Thursday 13 March at 10am at the Cube and all the papers are now online. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube.