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The public have had their say and offenders must payback in Northampton

Published 30th June 09 in Crime prevention news

Bellinge Ponds was voted as the top project in which the public would most like to see improved by offenders who are subject to Community Payback.

Catwalk comes to town

Published 2nd July 09 in Museums and galleries news

A catwalk installation complete with lights and music takes centre stage at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday (4 July) as part of the town’s summer long heritage festival.

Providing value for money across Council services

Published 2nd July 09 in Council and democracy news

The Borough Council is set to discuss proposals that would review how the Council operates and whether better alternatives exist to offer higher quality services and better value for money.

New flagship centre for the homeless moves one step closer

Published 2nd July 09 in Homelessness and prevention news

Plans for a new home for the homeless are set to move one step closer if councillors meeting next week (8 July) approve the scheme.

Come to the Square for Tea and Cake with Terry Waite

Published 2nd July 09 in Leisure and culture news

Find out how you can give your home a new look without spending a fortune by visiting the Market Square on Friday (3 July).

Pride of Northampton

Published 2nd July 09 in Exhibitions news

Some interesting visitors will be prowling around Northampton town next summer.

40s Tea Dance on the Market Square

Published 25th June 09 in Arts and entertainment news

Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to the Market Square this weekend to dance for a good cause.

9 out of 10 Northamptonians are satisfied with their home

Published 23rd June 09 in Council performance news

New figures released by the Government show that nine out of ten people in Northampton are satisfied with where they live.

Tributes paid to former Mayor of Northampton

Published 23rd June 09 in Councillors, democracy and elections news

Tributes for Councillor John Gardner

Shoe Town Festival line up announced

Published 18th June 09 in Arts and entertainment news

Northampton Borough Council today announces key dates for its 2009 Shoe Town Festival.

A 'fair' service with 'excellent prospects for improvement'

Published 11th June 09 in Council and democracy news

Northampton Borough Council has welcomed another positive Audit Commission report, the independent inspectors looked at how easy it is for residents to contact the Council and access services.