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Public consultation on Northampton Town Centre Masterplan now open
Members of the public are invited to comment on the development of a new masterplan for the town, which identifies how five priority areas could be improved to transform the centre of Northampton.
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A New Mayor for Northampton
The Guildhall is hosting a ceremony to mark the new Mayor of Northampton taking office on Thursday 16 May.
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Northampton residents encouraged to recycle their food waste
Residents are being encouraged to use up or recycle their leftover food to help reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
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Government says yes to two unitary councils for Northamptonshire
Two brand new unitary councils will be established in Northamptonshire on 1 April 2021, the Government confirmed today.
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Make some noise for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia
Local residents and businesses are invited to come together at The Guildhall on Friday 17 May to show their support for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
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One hundred local artists to be showcased at Art in the Park exhibition
One hundred artists from across Northamptonshire will have their work on display at Abington Park Museum when the annual Art in the Park exhibition opens this Saturday.
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Northampton Forward seeks views from the public over future of the town centre
Northampton Forward is set to consult later this month on how the town centre should change in order to meet the needs of the town.
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Heart of the Community celebrated at Guildhall event
The achievements of nine local individuals and groups were celebrated during a ceremony and dinner at the Guildhall on Tuesday 7 May.
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Consultation on Additional HMO Licensing has started
We are running a ten-week consultation on plans to widen the area that is subject to licensing for homes in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Apply now to vote by post in European elections
Anyone wishing to vote by post for the European elections has less a week left to request that option.
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Local Plan Part 2 consultation begins today
A document setting out how more than 13,500 new dwellings will be delivered in Northampton by 2029 goes out for public consultation today.
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Simple advice to help your nights out go to plan
Residents are being reminded of the importance of getting it right during nights out in the town centre.
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Market Square to host 2019 Pride celebrations
Music, food and activity stalls are set to celebrate Northampton Pride on the Market Square on Saturday 18 May.
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Local charities and community groups to receive a funding boost
This year, 18 local agencies, community groups and charities will receive a funding boost from Northampton Borough Council’s Partnership Grant.
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Recycled bedding plants available for community projects
Local community groups are being offered the chance to boost their displays with recycled bedding plants from across Northampton borough.
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Engagement results in alternative parking proposal
Northampton Borough Council is set to consult over new parking proposals after it considered comments from businesses and the wider community.
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Recycle eggstra waste and recycling this Easter
This April residents in Northampton are being encouraged to recycle any eggstra waste from their Easter celebrations.
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Environmental Enforcement Officers help to seize fake perfumes
Fake perfumes and aftershaves were confiscated from sellers in the town centre last week,
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Community event to highlight youth services in Blackthorn
A community event in Blackthorn on Tuesday 16 April aims to raise awareness of, and engage young people in, the local youth services in the area.
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Take a glimpse inside the new Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
A virtual reality (VR) tour showing parts of the new Northampton Museum and Art Gallery in Guildhall Road is now available on Northampton Borough Council’s website.
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Northampton could be at forefront of UK-China trade agreement
Northampton is set to become a key focus for mutual trade opportunities between the UK and China thanks to a new agreement being forged today.
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Recognise the people at heart of your community
Who’s at the heart of your community? Who really makes a difference to your area or group or your life in Northampton?
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Local Plan Part II goes out to consultation next month
A document which sets out how Northampton will deliver more than 13,500 new dwellings by 2029 will go out for public consultation at the start of May.
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April action days to promote personal safety
Improving the personal safety of residents and visitors is the main aim of four action days being held during the April half-term holidays.
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Be proud of your town – become a Street Champion
Residents are being encouraged to show pride in the town by signing up to a new Street Champions Scheme, which is being launched by Northampton Borough Council and Veolia on Thursday 4 April.
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Northampton’s Big Easter Giveaway
Eggstra special prizes are up for grabs during Northampton’s Big Easter Giveaway weekend on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April.
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Live music to return to Abington Park this spring and summer
Abington Park is set to come alive with activity this spring and summer thanks to the return of the popular Bands in the Park concerts and a full calendar of events at Abington Park Museum.
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Major project will see huge extension of Upton Country Park
Northampton Borough Council could soon embark on a major project that will enhance the accessibility and natural environment of more than 127 hectares open space at Upton.
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First West Northamptonshire Joint Committee takes place
The first meeting of the West Northamptonshire Joint Committee was held at Northampton’s Guildhall last night (Tuesday 26 March).
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Northampton’s Future high Streets Fund bid launched
Northampton Forward has now submitted its Expression of Interest to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.