West Northants is continuing to experience a powerful wave of investment, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s most attractive locations for business growth, innovation excellence and long-term economic confidence.
The region’s success comes as the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, stated at World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in January that ‘Britain is the best place in the world to invest’ to showcase Britain’s strengths to investors and CEOs. West Northants is proving that point with major brands choosing the area for expansion, innovation and future-focused development.
Recent examples of standout investments highlight the strength of the region’s offer and the confidence national businesses are placing in its strategic location and skilled workforce.
STACK Northampton: coming soon
In a major boost for the region’s visitor economy, STACK Northampton is bringing a vibrant new leisure, entertainment and street-food destination to the town centre.
This £12m development will offer a dynamic mix of independent food vendors, live music, events and social spaces, creating a year-round hub for residents, visitors and local businesses. The development is expected to drive footfall and play a key role in the ongoing regeneration of Northampton’s town centre.
As part of the wider transformation of the area, STACK will complement major improvements already under way including the revitalisation of Market Walk and the council’s long-term plans to enhance the town centre experience. This will help to create a more welcoming, modern and attractive destination that supports local businesses and strengthens Northampton’s cultural and economic offer.
State-of-the-art distribution centre
Marks & Spencer has confirmed a major £340m investment in the region with the development of a new national food distribution centre. The site will play a central role in supporting M&S Food’s growth, enabling the retailer to serve stores across the UK with greater efficiency and capacity.
The new facility will be equipped with modern logistics technology and designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving retail sector. Its location in West Northants takes advantage of the area’s exceptional transport links, making it an ideal base for large-scale distribution operations. The fully electric facility is expected to be the largest building in the world to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, with an EPC A+ rating also targeted scale distribution operations. scale distribution operations.
A destination of choice
Silverstone continues to strengthen its position as an international destination for motorsport, innovation and major events.
CarFest, founded by DJ Chris Evans, is one of the UK’s largest family fundraising festivals, having raised over £20m for UK children’s charities since 2012. The event, moving to Silverstone in 2026, donates 100% of its profits and 10% of ticket prices to charity offering a mix of cars, music, food, and family entertainment.
Supporting business growth
Invest in West Northants continues to work closely with businesses relocating to or expanding within the area, offering tailored support, market insights and connections to local partners. The recent investments reflect the region’s growing momentum and its role as a key driver of the UK’s economic strength, by proactively targeting quality inward investment whilst simultaneously showcasing the large-scale benefits of investing in West Northants to the world. This is a must-invest destination at the centre of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, focused on delivering its mission of driving innovative technologies.
If your business is exploring expansion, relocation or new investment opportunities, now is the perfect time to discover what West Northants has to offer.
Contact the Invest in West Northants team at invest@westnorthants.gov.uk or visit the Invest in West Northants website.
