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Bin deliveries begin for new food recycling service

Published 3rd February 12 in Recycling, rubbish and waste news

Almost 120,00 homes to receive weekly food collections

Stay safe in cold weather

Published 3rd February 12 in Community and living news

People are being reminded to look after themselves and their elderly or vulnerable neighbours during the cold weather.

Council steps up food safety checks

Published 1st February 12 in Food news

Council food safety officers have been carrying out extra checks on butchers and caterers around the town in the wake of updated guidance issued by the Food Standards Agency in November 2011.

Cold weather alert

Published 1st February 12 in Environment and planning news

The cold weather is back and this could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

Business Secretary visits Northampton Enterprise Zone

Published 27th January 12 in Business news

Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills visited Northampton yesterday to hear about progress on the Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone.

Breakfast with business leaders in the Enterprise Zone

Published 27th January 12 in Business news

Business leaders in the Enterprise Zone are being invited to a breakfast meeting to discuss how the Enterprise Zone will benefit their business.

Exhibition marks centenary of Scott's fateful polar expedition

Published 25th January 12 in Exhibitions news

The centenary anniversary of Captain Scott's fateful polar expedition is to be marked by a poignant exhibition opening at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery next month (7 February).

Free disability sports open day at Danes

Published 24th January 12 in Leisure and culture news

A free disability sports open day is taking place at Danes Camp Leisure Centre to celebrate the 200-day countdown to the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on Saturday 11 February.

Games Time lands in Northampton

Published 24th January 12 in Leisure and culture news

Spectacular live outdoor stage show needs 160 local people to take part.

Meeting to discuss Borough Council budget plans

Published 24th January 12 in Council budgets and spending news

Next week people in Northampton will have the chance to discuss the Borough Council's budget plans with councillors and officers.

Advice for businesses wanting to reduce energy usage and save money

Published 23rd January 12 in Sustainability news

Small and medium sized businesses in Northampton can hear how they can reduce their energy consumption and save money at a free business breakfast being organised on 1 March.