Economic development news

Council offers grants to help local businesses renovate shop fronts

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has introduced a Shop Front Improvement Grant scheme for eligible businesses in the Borough.

Published on Wednesday, 27th October 2021

Support for new Nuneaton and Bedworth businesses

New and small business owners in Nuneaton and Bedworth can benefit from a series of support clinics.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd September 2021
Art celebration for Abbey Street!

Winners of the Abbey Street hoarding artwork competition are announced!
Published on Thursday, 15th July 2021
Full list of exciting projects for the My Town Nuneaton initiative are revealed

The 11 exciting initiatives, designed to make real difference to the town, its residents and visitors, have been officially revealed.
Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021
Hampton by Hilton Hotel Confirmed for Nuneaton

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Published on Tuesday, 9th March 2021
Nuneaton town centre gains ‘provisional’ government green light

£13 million-plus funding bid for Nuneaton town centre receives provisional green light
Published on Friday, 8th January 2021
Ambitious multi-million pound funding bid for Nuneaton is submitted to Government

An ambitious bid to secure millions of pounds worth of funding to help boost the economy of Nuneaton has officially been submitted.
Published on Thursday, 17th December 2020
Fantastic response to My Town Nuneaton consultation

A major consultation to help aid Nuneaton win a share of millions of pounds worth of Government funding has been inundated with responses.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd September 2020
Nuneaton residents are needed to help shape bid for millions of pounds worth of funding

Nuneaton is in the running for a share of millions of pounds worth of funding to help drive economic regeneration – but resident’s ideas are needed.
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020
Transforming Nuneaton

Work has continued to bring on board a Development Partner to deliver change and improvement at the Abbey Street end of Nuneaton Town centre.
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020
The regional regeneration programme, Transforming Nuneaton has taken a major step forward

The Transforming Nuneaton initiative, which has been planned for 5 years, is set to appoint its first development partner following the conclusion of the world’s largest property conference in March.
Published on Friday, 7th February 2020
NBBC to Seek Feedback on a Draft Long-Term Vision for the Physical and Economic Development of Bedworth Town Centre

A report is being presented to the Borough Council’s Cabinet at their meeting on Wednesday 13 November seeking approval for a public consultation exercise to take place on a draft Bedworth Town Centre
Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2019
Adventurous plans for former Coop

A planning application has been submitted for a thrilling new venture at the former Coop building in Nuneaton.
Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Nuneaton transformation takes important step with Powell House purchase

A major landmark in the Transforming Nuneaton has been reached with the purchase of Powell House on Church Street.
Published on Wednesday, 24th July 2019
Council recognised by FSB for its support of small businesses

Nuneaton and Bedworth has yet again been recognised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), as one of the West Midland’s best boroughs for small businesses.
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2019
Hear about the Borough’s employment growth and innovative future developments from key speaker Adam Weaver at the Nuneaton and Bedworth Business Expo!

Adam Weaver MRICS FAAV, is a Chartered Surveyor who, since 2008, has been employed by Savills to manage The Arbury Estate – Nuneaton and Bedworth’s largest landowner.
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2019
Cofresh Snack Foods thanks Borough Council for support in recent £20million investment programme

Cofresh, the UK’s leading Indian snack food manufacturer, has thanked NBBC for its support during the Company’s recent £20m expansion programme in Nuneaton.
Published on Monday, 17th June 2019
Focus on Transforming Nuneaton with our second key speaker for the Nuneaton and Bedworth Business Expo!

Regeneration adviser and former director of City Development for Coventry, John McGuigan will be guiding us through the Transforming Nuneaton initiative.
Published on Monday, 3rd June 2019
First key speaker announced for Nuneaton and Bedworth Business Expo!

Live cyber-hack demonstration!
Published on Friday, 24th May 2019
Is your business Brexit ready? – Help is on hand

Leaving the EU means your business may need to prepare for change. This can seem like a daunting task, but there is no need to navigate Brexit alone, there is plenty of support available to guide you.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019
Transforming Nuneaton prospectus launched

A prospectus showing plans to regenerate Nuneaton Town Centre and the surrounding area has gone live, launching the Transforming Nuneaton programme.
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019
Heart of England Co-Operative Society's landmark site in Abbey Street purchased by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

The Heart of England Co-operative Society and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council have today confirmed that the Society’s former department store in Abbey Street has been purchased by the Council.
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019
By George we're celebrating!

George Eliot turns 200 in 2019 and a host of events are planned in celebration.
Published on Thursday, 22nd November 2018
2018 Coventry and Warwickshire Business Festival

Don’t forget that the 2018 Coventry and Warwickshire Business Festival will be starting on Monday and running until 30 November.
Published on Thursday, 15th November 2018
Multi-million pound scheme to rejuvenate Nuneaton town centre

A major scheme to transform Nuneaton town centre and boost economic growth and jobs has been given the green light.
Published on Monday, 12th November 2018
Exciting opportunities for Nuneaton and Bedworth businesses at the 2018 Coventry and Warwickshire Business Festival

After the unprecedented success of last year’s inaugural festival, the stage is once again set for a fortnight of exciting corporate events as the region sees the return of its largest business event.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
Showcasing Borough businesses

We’re on a mission to tell the world about the benefits of doing business in Nuneaton and Bedworth!
Published on Wednesday, 11th July 2018
Boosting the local economy – Think Local First!

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council have scooped a top award at this year’s FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) Local Authority Awards.
Published on Thursday, 20th July 2017
Cash boost to help create local jobs and growth

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today announced a multi-million pound investment boost for Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP).
Published on Thursday, 9th March 2017
A cause for celebration

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is now in operation and we're celebrating the opportunities it brings to the region.
Published on Thursday, 1st September 2016