Latest news
Traders wanted for annual Christmas market
Traders are currently being sought for Northampton Market’s Frost Fair on Sunday 1 December.
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Don’t miss the first Northampton Lottery draw
The first Northampton Lottery draw is fast approaching on Saturday 28 September.
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Street artists come together to celebrate Northampton
More than 100 street artists came together in Northampton on Sunday 1 September to celebrate the town’s diverse culture with a range of colourful murals.
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Summer support improves the town centre environment
Additional resource and partnership working helped to improve town centre safety and reduce anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays.
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Council receives silver award from the Armed Forces Covenant
The support Northampton Borough Council pledges to defence personnel has been acknowledged with a Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Local history comes to life during Heritage Open Days
Over 30 historic buildings, churches and venues across Northampton and beyond will be open to the public for free, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September, as part of national Heritage Open Days.
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Community centres improved by independent management group
Eight community centres across the borough have gone from strength to strength under the management of the Community Spaces Northampton (CSN) group.
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Northampton Lottery tickets go on sale next week
Tickets for the newly established Northampton Lottery go on sale from Tuesday 20 August, ahead of the first draw on 28 September.
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The public has its say on Northampton town centre regeneration plans
Some headline results are in from the consultation on concepts for Northampton Town Centre regeneration published by Northampton Forward in May.
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Billing Brook Lakes project to start in September
A long anticipated environmental project in east Northampton is poised to start in the very near future.
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Get involved to make a difference in Rye Hill
Northampton Community Safety Partnership are encouraging residents to get involved in activities taking place in Rye Hill on 19, 21 and 23 August.
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Community one stop shop coming to Spring Boroughs
Springs Family Centre is to host a Northampton Community Safety Partnership ‘One Stop Shop’ on Tuesday 13 August.
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Residents invited to have a say in west Northamptonshire's development during the next 30 years
Northampton residents are invited to have a say in how the west of the county develops in the next 30 years.
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Guildhall and Northampton Museums catering services tenders now open
Northampton Borough Council is inviting tenders for bar and catering provision for the Guildhall, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and Abington Park Museum.
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Partners come together for an Action Day in Semilong
Northampton Community Safety Partnership are coming together in Semilong for a ’Day of Action’ on Tuesday 6 August.
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The elves and the giant shoe maker come to town
Children and families will be in for a giant treat on Saturday 31 August, as the elves and the shoemaker come to town.
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Repair experts to give presentation at Eleanor Cross
Experts repairing the Eleanor Cross will speak at a second presentation at the London Road site on 16 August, to discuss works taking place and explain how they are fixing defects in its structure.
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Free app brings characters from Northampton’s past to life
A free augmented reality app is helping people learn a little more about inspirational figures from Northampton’s past using their phones.
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Four-day heritage fest coming to the town centre this August
Northampton’s history is due to come alive during a four-day heritage fest in the town centre, Monday 5 August to Thursday 8 August.
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Medieval Mayhem comes to Abington Park
Visitors to Abington Park will be able to experience a taste of medieval life and meet archers, men at arms and nobles in spectacular armour, at an event organised by Abington Park Museum.
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Have a say over new parking arrangement proposals
Northampton Borough Council is set to consult on updated planning guidance for parking arrangements within new developments.
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Interactive heritage treasure quest to liven up the town centre
Thrills seekers are invited to join a live, interactive challenge taking place in the town centre on Saturday 17 August.
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Build skills at the International Youth Day celebrations this August
Fun activities and workshops which aim to build skills and confidence are the main highlights of the International Youth Day celebrations in Northampton on Monday 12 August.
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Proposed changes to HMO guidance in the pipeline
Landlords might soon have additional planning guidance to follow if they wish to convert Northampton properties into homes in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Give your views on specialist housing guidance
Northampton Borough Council is set to consult on standards for new build specialist housing, including housing for older people and those with disabilities.
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Delapré Park and Abington Park retain their Green Flag Award status
Last week it was confirmed that Delapré Park and Abington Park have retained their Green Flag Award accreditation for another successive year.
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Northampton’s shoe heritage celebrated with new sculpture trail
Northampton’s rich shoe heritage will be celebrated with the first giant shoe sculpture trail throughout the town centre.
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Interactive tours shine a light on Northampton’s rich history
This summer people will get the opportunity to delve into Northampton’s history by taking part in regular interactive ‘mystery’ tours delivered by Northampton Borough Council and the Looking Glass Theatre.
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#MyParkIsYourPark anti-litter campaign to launch in Becket’s Park
A new anti-litter campaign is set to launch in Becket’s Park during this year’s Love Park Week.
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Chinese delegation considers investment opportunities in Northampton
Northampton Borough Council last week welcomed a Chinese trade delegation from the city of Tangshan to explore investment potential.
