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Businesses support on offer
We have started the process of rolling out additional business rates support being provided by Government during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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#NorthantsTogether campaign
A new campaign called #NorthantsTogether has been launched today (Thursday 02 April) to help share local information and advice about COVID-19.
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Council tax reduction for residents on low incomes
Northampton Borough Council will be applying a further council tax discount of up to £150 to families and single people on low incomes as part of its response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience Service launches new Coronavirus Support Line
A new support line has been launched to support the most vulnerable members of our community.
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Free parking for key workers
Northampton Borough Council is making parking free for key workers throughout April in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Working together to protect rough sleepers from Coronavirus
Northampton Borough Council is working with Northampton Hope Centre and Churches Together in Northampton to protect rough sleepers during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
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All council-owned play areas will close with immediate effect
Following current Government guidance on social distancing, all Northampton Borough Council-owned play areas will be closed for the public with immediate effect until further notice.
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Abington Park Museum to close until further notice
Abington Park Museum will temporarily close its doors from 5pm today (Wednesday, 18 March 2020) until further notice due to the current and emerging situation around Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Upton Country Park opening event on 21 March 2020 has been postponed until further notice
The event set to take place on Saturday, 21 March 2020 aiming to mark the completion of phase two of the Upton Country Park development has been postponed until further notice
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Northampton’s 2020 Inspirational Woman announced
Ved Nayar was confirmed as the winner of Northampton’s 2020 Inspirational Woman Award, at the town's International Women's Day celebrations on Saturday, 7 March at the Guildhall.
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Celebrating 10 years of Primary Authority
The Primary Authority (PA) scheme connecting businesses to tailored, professional, trusted regulatory advice and support from local authorities, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in March this year.
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Northamptonshire domestic abuse refuge services receive Government cash boost
A multi-agency partnership has successfully bid for over half a million pounds of Government funding to help survivors of domestic abuse in Northamptonshire find secure accommodation and refuge.
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Councillors agree next steps towards shadow authority preparations
Councillors have agreed the next steps that start putting into practice the new legislation to create a West Northamptonshire unitary authority.
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Upton Country Park to open on 21 March 2020
Families are invited to an exciting community event celebrating the opening of the Upton Country Park on Saturday 21 March.
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Retail businesses set to benefit from rate relief scheme
Northampton Borough Council is implementing the revised Government Business Rate Relief scheme that will benefit retail businesses in the town.
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Share your views on new and existing town safety measures
Members of the public have one more week to share their views on existing and proposed new powers for overcoming anti-social behaviour in Northampton’s public spaces.
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Work starts on Northampton street light revamp
Major improvement works of street lighting across town started this week.
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Inspirational Woman Award 2020 finalists announced
The finalists for the 2020 Inspirational Woman Award have been announced today, Thursday 20 February.
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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery to open on 20 June 2020
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will open to the public on Saturday, 20 June, following a significant refurbishment and expansion.
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New Primary Authority Partnership with Houghton Hams
Northampton Borough Council’s Environmental Health team have signed a Primary Authority (PA) partnership agreement to provide tailored business advice to family run business, Houghton Hams.
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Views sought on the draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy 2020-23
Northampton Borough Council is consulting with the public over the draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy 2020-23.
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Northampton wins Cultural Compact champion funding
Arts Council England has awarded Northampton £20,000 for the creation of a Cultural Board to build on the strong offer which already exists.
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Parliament gives go-ahead for Northamptonshire’s new unitary councils
Parliament has today passed legislation to replace Northamptonshire’s eight existing councils with two new unitary authorities on 1 April next year.
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Strong public support for single Market Square revamp option
Northampton Forward’s consultation on the Market Square revamp concluded earlier this month and the results are in.
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Coronavirus update
The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
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The Guildhall to host International Women’s Day celebrations
Families are invited to an exciting community event celebrating International Women’s Day at the Guildhall on Saturday 7 March.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated
Northampton’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is being activated this weekend in response to the Met Office's warning of heavy rain and very high winds on Sunday (9 February)
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Sponsors sought for Pride Northampton 2020
The Northampton Pride Committee is appealing to businesses to support the town’s Pride event on Saturday, 18 July.
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Subscription now open for garden waste collection service
From today (3 February), residents can subscribe to the garden waste collection service. Garden waste collections in Northampton Borough will become a chargeable service from Monday, 6 April 2020,
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More Government support for Northampton rough sleepers
The Government has just confirmed more than half a million pounds to continue supporting Northampton Borough Council’s work with people who are sleeping rough.
