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Sheffield Hallam Researchers Seek Huntingdonshire Workers for Health Study on Smoking, Alcohol, and Wellbeing

19/03/2025

Researchers from the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University are undertaking research on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council, exploring the health behaviours of local people living and working in Cambridgeshire, including smoking, drinking alcohol, healthy eating and attending routine GP health checks.

Help Shape the Future of Huntingdonshire’s Economy

18/03/2025

Huntingdonshire District Council is calling on local business owners to have their say and help shape the district’s economic future. The Council’s Economic Growth Strategy is a vital roadmap designed to support businesses, drive investment, and enhance the quality of life for residents. To ensure it reflects the real needs and aspirations of local enterprises, business owners are invited to complete a short survey and share their views.

New Free Digital Badge for Customer Service Excellence Now Available with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

12/03/2025

The CPCA are thrilled to announce that the new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority - Customer Service Excellence Digital Badge is now available and its completely free for you to Issue it to all employees, volunteers, and learners within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who meet the following criteria:

Local Business Spotlight: Wheatsheaf Brewery – Pints, logistics and people

12/03/2025

Wheatsheaf Brewery successfully secured a £6,000 grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund – part of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The scheme was designed to support rural businesses and communities by addressing the unique challenges they face.

A New Chapter for Business Networking in Huntingdonshire

06/03/2025

On Wednesday evening (5th March), professionals from across the district gathered for the latest Intermediary Network event, where the network was officially rebranded as the Huntingdonshire Business Network. The event, held at Citizen Hub in St Neots, provided a valuable opportunity for business leaders to connect, share insights, and hear the latest updates on local economic development.

Helping Women close the Retirement Gap in 2025

06/03/2025

As we reflect on International Women’s Day and its theme “Accelerate Action” it’s clear that progress towards gender equity must continue at full speed, and that includes financial security and retirement planning. Women today face a range of barriers that contribute to a gender retirement gap that leaves them with considerably smaller pension pots than men.

Invest in Huntingdonshire to Attend UKREiiF 2025

28/02/2025

Invest in Huntingdonshire will be attending UKREiiF 2024 alongside Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, connecting with key industry leaders to drive investment and regeneration. Join us in Leeds to explore opportunities, network, and shape the future of sustainable development.

Celebrating Internships Across Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire

27/02/2025

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority internship programme celebration highlighted its positive impact on businesses and aspiring professionals, with 82% of interns completing training. Funded by the UK Government and delivered by Growth Works with Skills, the initiative has helped businesses grow while providing invaluable career development opportunities.

Shop Local and Save on Commercial Waste with HDC

05/02/2025

Local businesses in Huntingdonshire can now benefit from exclusive savings on their commercial waste collection, thanks to a new initiative by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). The Commercial Waste Team has partnered with the Economic Development team to offer discounted fees for businesses that sign up in their first year.

WLP Launches Payroll Impact Estimator to Help Businesses Assess Annual Costs

04/02/2025

The announcement of a rise in employer National Insurance (NI) contributions is a concern for UK SMEs. Business owners and directors are faced with the pressure of balancing profitability with rising overhead costs, especially when it comes to meeting payroll commitments.

Webtec Awards Arkwright Engineering Scholarship

30/01/2025

Webtec, the St Ives hydraulic measurement and control specialist, has announced that Jamie Kruppa is this year’s recipient of its Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. Webtec has been proud supporters since 2014 and the Roy Cuthbert Scholarship, which is part of the national scheme, was named after Webtec’s founder, a passionate engineer and entrepreneur who passed away in 2013.

Calling All Amazing Women of Huntingdonshire

22/01/2025

Midlife360 CIC are conducting a research project to better understand the challenges women in various fields face when accessing the workplace. Your participation will help us to understand the barriers faced by women and will help us to understand what women need to grow and develop in their careers.

Inspiring Start to 2025: CEO Breakfast Highlights Workplace Well-Being

16/01/2025

Huntingdonshire kicked off the new year on a high note with a dynamic CEO Breakfast held at Burgess Hall, St Ives, on Thursday morning. The event, organised by Invest in Huntingdonshire and led by Huntingdonshire District Council's CEO, Michelle Sacks, brought together local business leaders for a morning of insight, collaboration, and inspiration.

Webtec Wins Prestigious International Trade Award

10/12/2024

Webtec, the St Ives hydraulic measurement and control specialist, has won the International Trade Award in this year’s prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards, in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Successful Huntingdonshire Intermediary Network Event Marks the End of 2024

05/12/2024

The Invest in Huntingdonshire team extends its gratitude to everyone who joined the Huntingdonshire Intermediary Network event, held at a beautifully festive Brampton Park Golf Club.

The Future of Digital Transformation - New White Paper from Jason Mashinchi

27/11/2024

Read about the AI revolution empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive growth, efficiency, and lasting resilience in a rapidly evolving economy.

Damage to business and property caused by flooding

27/11/2024

If your home or business is damaged due to flooding you may be entitled to a Council Tax reduction or business rates relief.

Invest in Huntingdonshire Welcomes Rebecca Tomlin

26/11/2024

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Tomlin, the newest member of Invest in Huntingdonshire - the Economic Development team at Huntingdonshire District Council!

Pride in Place Event Shines a Spotlight on Huntingdonshire's Potential

18/11/2024

Invest in Huntingdonshire joined an inspiring day of collaboration and celebration at the inaugural Pride in Place event hosted by Huntingdonshire District Council at Burgess Hall, St Ives on Thursday 14th November.

East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 - Enter Now

13/11/2024

Invest in Huntingdonshire is excited to spotlight the upcoming East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 - a celebration of the businesses, individuals, and communities across our region dedicated to building a sustainable future. With categories spanning business, agriculture, and community, this awards event honors those who are making meaningful contributions to sustainability, ecology, and agriculture.

An Opportunity for Businesses in Huntingdonshire to Have Their Say on the Future of Bus Services

13/11/2024

With just one week left, Invest in Huntingdonshire is encouraging businesses and organisations across the region to participate in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation, closing on 20th November 2024.

Beacon Wealth Management named one of the top Financial Advice firms in the UK

13/11/2024

Beacon Wealth Management, Cambridgeshire’s first Chartered Financial Planning firm, has been named one of the UK’s top advice firms, earning a place in the 2024 Citywire New Model Adviser Top 100.

Cambridge Support Transitions to Employee Ownership

12/11/2024

Cambridge Support is delighted to announce that we are now officially an Employee-Owned Business! This week, we completed our transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), opening a new and exciting chapter in our company’s history. We believe this strengthens our commitment to our team, clients, and core values.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Twisters Gymnastics Club

31/10/2024

Twisters Gymnastics Club is based in Perry and offers a wide range of classes and activities for children and adults. From their home by Grafham Water they proudly cater for all gymnastic abilities, from general to specialist and competitive, with all members accessing Olympic-standard equipment and experienced, qualified coaches.

£2.4m Skills Bootcamp programme to support local people into good work

28/10/2024

The mayor has announced today that a further £2.4 million has been secured to support local people in getting good jobs. The funding will be invested in Skills Bootcamps—short, flexible training lasting up to 16 weeks—to help fast-track local people into good jobs. Bootcamps give people the opportunity to develop sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.

George Hay Chartered Accountants celebrate 85th Anniversary

16/10/2024

Coinciding with the recent appointment of three new partners, and wider investment in the development of the practice, 2024 brings another special milestone for George Hay Chartered Accountants as it celebrates 85 years in business.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Glebe Farm

11/10/2024

Glebe Farm is currently the only farm in the UK growing and processing gluten-free oats into porridge flakes, oat flour and their award-winning oat drink range, PureOaty. Run by brother and sister team Rebecca and Philip Rayner, the specialist farm situated in Kings Ripton, just outside Huntingdon, is the premier grower and miller of gluten-free oats throughout Europe. Supplying customers and manufacturers around the world, their field, to farm, to food processes are both meticulously strict, and environmentally conscious.

Cyber Security: Key Insights and Resources for Businesses in Huntingdonshire

03/10/2024

The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey highlights that 30% of businesses and 20% of charities faced cyber breaches last year, with phishing and impersonation scams as leading threats. Alarmingly, 36% of businesses lacked staff training, and 23% did not have a formal cyber security policy.

Made in Huntingdonshire: East Anglia Energy Academy in partnership with Reed Environment

26/09/2024

East Anglia Energy Academy, in partnership with Reed Environment, has recently established a new centre in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, marking a significant expansion of their training initiatives. This strategic move underscores the academy's commitment to addressing escalating trade skills gaps and supporting the transition to renewable energy solutions in the UK.

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23/09/2024

Last week, Invest in Huntingdonshire had the pleasure of catching up with the talented entrepreneurs from the BIPC Cambridgeshire and Peterborough JumpStart programme, delivered in collaboration with Huntingdonshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.

£9.5 Million Boost for Local Businesses and Third Sector Unveiled

23/09/2024

Business leaders, social enterprises, and Third Sector organisations from across the Cambridgeshire region gathered in Peterborough (19 September) to hear about two new local government initiatives worth nearly £9.5 million, aimed at supporting growth, innovation and regional economic and social prosperity.

CEO Breakfast: A Thought-Provoking Start to the Day!

20/09/2024

What a fantastic turnout for our CEO Breakfast at The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon on Thursday. Invest in Huntingdonshire would like to thank all of those who were in attendance.

Made in Huntingdonshire: AC Composites

12/09/2024

Discover AC Composites, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials based in Lord de Ramsey’s estate in Abbots Ripton, Huntingdonshire. Learn how this innovative company is shaping industries from aerospace to automotive with precision engineering and high-quality products.

Invest in Huntingdonshire Help Local Businesses Cross the Finish Line

06/09/2024

Invest in Huntingdonshire is thrilled to announce its recent visit to Huntingdon Racecourse to mark the installation of our new advertising hoarding as part of the racecourse’s exciting corporate membership programme, The 20 Club.

Another Insightful Evening at Brampton Park Golf Club

04/09/2024

We had an incredible time at the Intermediary Network event on Tuesday, with a fantastic turnout from local recruitment agencies, developers, community groups, and many more.

George Hay Chartered Accountants appoints three new partners

03/09/2024

Investing in the future of the practice, George Hay Chartered Accountants has promoted three Associate Partners to the position of Partner – marking a new chapter for Caroline Hicks, Emma Wilsher and Samantha Green.

Made in Huntingdonshire: T H Branson & Son - Cowpasture Farm

28/08/2024

T H Branson & Son are based at Cowpasture located in Glatton, Huntingdonshire, and stands as a beacon of sustainable farming practices and social regeneration.

Cambridge Kinetics wins share of £32m Innovate UK grant to improve productivity with AI

19/08/2024

We are delighted to announce Cambridge Kinetics have won a competitive award for Innovate UK grant funding to develop artificial intelligence and improve productivity in creative industries.

Bellway apprentice aiming for construction director position

19/08/2024

An apprentice from Huntingdon has been commended during her first year working in the construction industry.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Le Mark Group

15/08/2024

Le Mark Group Ltd is an international family-run business established over 40 years ago in Huntingdonshire. Since 1983, the company has grown from a modest table-top operation to a global enterprise, recognised as a no. 1 supplier in the arts and entertainment industry. Manufacturing many of its own products through its four specialist divisions, it operates a network of 150 wholesalers, with distributors and stockists in over 70 countries.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Paragraf

08/08/2024

Paragraf was founded in Somersham in 2018 as a spin-out from the Department of Materials Science at Cambridge University. Today, it is the only company in the world with the capability of mass-producing graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductors processes. It has collaborated with world-renowned organisations including CERN, the National Physical Laboratory, and Rolls Royce and is widely recognised as an emerging tech leader.

Huntingdon Racecourse Unveils Exciting New Corporate Sponsorship Packages for 2024-25 Season

07/08/2024

Huntingdon Racecourse is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Corporate Sponsorship Packages, designed to offer local businesses unparalleled opportunities to showcase their brands and engage with regionally focused enterprises. These new packages are tailored to maximize return on investment through client entertainment, staff incentives, exclusive events, and more.

Combined Authority Announces Launch Date for Bus Franchising Consultation

07/08/2024

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has announced the launch date for its formal bus franchising consultation.

Worried about rising business energy costs? Access a Grant and expert advice through the Green Business Impact Programme

01/08/2024

Businesses and organisations across the country are joining the green movement to gain economic benefits and protect the environment. The UK economy needs to meet the Net Zero target by 2050, meaning companies emit no more carbon than they absorb.

creative EAST: The Create Growth Programme for creative industries in Huntingdonshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

01/08/2024

The Creative East: Create Growth Programme is a free to access investment readiness and business support programme, designed to connect creative businesses with the resources, experts and knowledge they need to grow.

Made in Huntingdonshire: ACE Technology

25/07/2024

Founded in 2004 in Sawtry, ACE Technology is a family-run engineering and manufacturing business, specialising in the development and supply of lightweight composite components and carbon fibre products, now commonly used across most industries. Working across the aerospace, automotive, defence, communications, motorsports and engineering sectors, ACE Technology’s clients include a number of OEM’s.

Four Huntingdonshire Parks Awarded Green Flag Status

18/07/2024

Our stunning parks have just been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award status! With 4 parks across Huntingdonshire being recognised: St Neots Riverside Park winning its first Award, Priory Park earned its eighth consecutive award, and both Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Hinchingbrooke Country Park secured their seventh consecutive awards.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Cambridge Support

08/07/2024

Cambridge Support is a multi-award winning IT Services company based in St Neots. Founded by Philip Mashinchi in 2019, it has gained recognition as the ninth Fastest Growing SME IT Company in the UK within just five years.

The Shop Front Grant Scheme is now available district-wide and for our independent rural businesses!

01/07/2024

Previously only available to our Market Towns, rural areas can now benefit from up to £5,000 of funding. The application process for The Shop Front Improvements Grant Scheme is due to close on 1st September 2024.

Resilient Urban Business and Enterprise Networks Project Survey

28/06/2024

Businesses play a key role within community resilience – whether managing their own preparation against risks that may occur to ensure their business can survive, or responding to emergency incidents that affect them and their communities.

Apply to the NatWest Accelerator to access free support to scale your business to the next level

28/06/2024

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Apply today for your chance to join the fully-funded, six month accelerator programme that kicks off in September for 2500 business owners.

Goodfellow secures first US manufacturing footprint with Potomac Photonics acquisition

27/06/2024

Huntingdonshire based Goodfellow, which is owned by Battery Ventures, has purchased microfabrication specialist Potomac Photonics in a strategic deal that will help it increase its presence in the rapidly expanding medical device sector and microfluidics.

Embracing digital innovation and unlocking new possibilities through the Huntingdonshire Digital Manufacturing Growth Programme.

17/06/2024

Motive Graphics, a rising star in the Exhibition stand-building and Signage business based in St Neots, is taking bold steps towards digital transformation and future growth.

Networking at CambsB2B North

14/06/2024

The Invest In Huntingdonshire team attended the fantastic CambsB2B North event in Peterborough yesterday.

Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)

12/06/2024

Helping innovative SMEs to collaborate and explore global markets, accelerating business growth

Montagu Physio Clinic Celebrates 24 Years of Service in St Ives

12/06/2024

Montagu Physio Clinic is proudly celebrating 24 years of dedicated service to the community of St Ives and the surrounding areas.

Round Two of the Rural England Prosperity Fund

06/06/2024

The Rural England Prosperity Fund is now open for Round 2 of capital funding! If you're a business in a designated rural area, this is your chance to secure 50% match funding for your projects.

Pudlo Products Ltd Unveils New Huntingdonshire Headquarters

28/05/2024

PUDLO Products Limited, a leader in high-performance waterproofing systems, proudly announced the official opening of its new headquarters in St Neots.

Introducing the East Anglia Energy Academy

16/05/2024

The Official ribbon cutting and opening ceremony took place at Oxford Energy Academies brand new location in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire on Wednesday 15th May.

Harvested, processed and packed, right here in the UK

14/05/2024

Just over six months ago Huntingdonshire based Glebe Farm Foods officially brought their entire production process onsite to further reduce their 'food miles' and carbon footprint.

Mental Health Awareness Week

14/05/2024

View our Mental Health Awareness sessions, hosted by award winning mental health speaker & transformational speaking coach Nick Elston.

An Engaging Morning at the Invest in Huntingdonshire CEO Breakfast

09/05/2024

On Wednesday 8th May we hosted our second Invest in Huntingdonshire CEO Breakfast at The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon.

Huntingdonshire Business Network

18/06/2025

The Economic Development Team at Huntingdonshire District Council invites you to join us for an exclusive yet informal drinks reception, bringing together business professionals from a range of sectors including Commercial Property, Legal, Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Creative, and Recruitment.

CEO Breakfast

08/05/2025

The Invest in Huntingdonshire team invites you to a CEO Breakfast discussion with Huntingdonshire District Council. Join us for a light breakfast and the chance to connect with like-minded peers from the business community. This event offers a valuable opportunity to network and participate in a round-table discussion, where you can share your experiences and insights.

Digital Switchover Informational Webinars and Events

29/04/2025

The UK-wide Digital Switchover is underway and will affect numerous devices within business - from telephone lines to lifts, alarms and payment machines.

The Sustainability Summit

23/04/2025

Join the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce for The Sustainability Summit, a crucial event exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business practices.

Apprenticeship, Internship & Bootcamp Fair

17/04/2025

Domestic Abuse Awareness for Employers

11/09/2024

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Partnership are hosting sessions to aims to raise awareness of this hard-hitting topic, whilst showcasing the importance and true difference a business can make to employees who are victims of domestic abuse.

Fully Funded Business Support Resource for Huntingdonshire based Businesses and Entrepreneurs

24/07/2024

Are you ready to elevate your business to new heights? Huntingdonshire Business Accelerator is a fully funded business support resource.

UK Export Academy Events

01/01/0001

Grow your export knowledge with our Essentials sessions or build on your existing skills with our Masterclasses, Sector and Market events.