Have your say and help area to thrive
Employers have a new forum through which to have a greater say in the future of West Northamptonshire.
The aim of the West Northamptonshire Business Forum is to connect local employers, increase take-up of support to benefit local businesses and the local area and to give a voice to the area’s business community.
The forum’s first meeting took place at Daventry Town Bowling Club last month. It is run by a board made up of businesspeople and other stakeholders, including West Northamptonshire Council.
Forum founder John Tippett, a businessman from Daventry, “I have established this forum because I am passionate about the local area, I recognise the potential West Northamptonshire has and I want to play a part in enabling this area to thrive.
“By connecting employers together, sharing issues and collaborating, the local economy will benefit, employers benefit, the area benefits and local government will have a clear voice from the business community.”
The forum will:
n Unite voices to address business needs;
n Connect local employers together;
n Share information for business growth;
n Champion the business community.
Cllr Lizzy Bowen, portfolio holder for economic development, town centre regeneration and growth on West Northamptonshire Council, said: “We think the forum is exactly what West Northamptonshire needs to empower the business community across Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire. We will do everything we can to ensure all businesses and residents thrive in West Northamptonshire.”
Mr Tippett added: “It ticks so many boxes and I am extremely excited for the fantastic things this forum will achieve once the board is up and running. I implore each and every local employer to attend and raise their voice.”
For more information on free business support available from West Northamptonshire Council, email
