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Residents invited to meet the new waste and recycling teams
Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 in News news
Residents are invited to find out more about the new environmental services contract during two awareness events on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 May.
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All aboard for Transport Day
Published on Friday, 25 May 2018 in Museums news
Northampton Museums and Art Gallery are holding a Transport Day on Saturday, 2 June, between 1pm and 5pm at Abington Park Museum.
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Commemorating Oak Apple Day in Northampton
Published on Thursday, 24 May 2018 in Councillors and democracy news
Oak Apple Day will be commemorated in Northampton with a special thanksgiving ceremony at 11.30am on Tuesday, 29 May, at All Saints’ Church.
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Historic England to help grant-aid urgent repairs to Northampton’s Eleanor Cross
Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 in News news
Historic England will contribute towards urgent conservation work on Northampton’s Eleanor Cross.
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Royal wedding to be marked with tree planting
Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 in Councillors and democracy news
The Mayor Elect of Northampton, Councillor Tony Ansell, will be planting a tree in Abington Park on Saturday,19 May, to mark the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Make some noise to support International Day Against Homophobia
Published on Monday, 14 May 2018 in News news
Residents are being invited to come together at the Guildhall on Thursday, 17 May to join activities in support of International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).
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Northampton’s new Mayor to be welcomed at Guildhall ceremony
Published on Monday, 14 May 2018 in Councillors and democracy news
A ceremony to welcome Northampton’s new Mayor into office will take place at the Guildhall on Thursday, 17 May.
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Scrutiny panels decided for this year
Published on Friday, 11 May 2018 in News news
Homelessness and rough sleepers, the relocation of the University of Northampton into the town centre and Northampton post unitary will be investigated by scrutiny panels during 2018/2019.
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Colours of the World - singing competition to celebrate Northampton’s diversity
Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018 in News news
A ‘pitch perfect’ styled singing competition is to be held at The Deco Theatre this summer to celebrate the town’s talent and diversity.
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Preparations under way for new environmental services contract
Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018 in News news
Plans are well under way for the launch of the new environmental services contract, which leading company Veolia takes over on Monday, 4 June.
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Art in the Park exhibition opens this weekend
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018 in Museums news
The 57th Art in Park exhibition will open to the public this Saturday, 12 May, at 1pm in Abington Park Museum.
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Celebrating Love Your Local Market Fortnight in Northampton
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018 in News news
A day of creativity and street entertainment is planned for Saturday, 19 May as part of plans to celebrate Love Your Local Market Fortnight in Northampton.
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Rogue landlord fined £36,000 for unsafe property
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018 in News news
A rogue landlord with a property in Northampton has been ordered by Northampton Magistrates to pay £36,000 in fines plus legal costs after pleading guilty to twelve charges.
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Further steps toward Eleanor Cross work
Published on Thursday, 03 May 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northampton’s Eleanor Cross is now being considered for inclusion on Historic England’s Buildings at Risk register and an application for grant funding has been made.
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We’re on the hunt for the best-managed licensed premises in Northampton.
Published on Wednesday, 02 May 2018 in News news
Entries are now being invited for the Best Bar None Awards 2018.
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Share your Shoe Stories
Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2018 in Museums news
Owners of shoes with a tale to tell are invited to a drop in event at Abington Park Museum on Saturday, 5 May, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
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Community groups join forces for Northampton in Bloom entry
Published on Monday, 30 April 2018 in News news
Two community groups are joining forces to create a planted shoe trail around the town centre for this year’s Northampton in Bloom competition.
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A tale of two Northampton Pride events
Published on Thursday, 26 April 2018 in News news
Local people and organisations will be coming together in a rainbow of activities to celebrate Northampton Pride, in the UK and USA.
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Plans for Northampton Castle revealed at Fanfare Event
Published on Wednesday, 25 April 2018 in News news
Plans to bring Northampton Castle to life will be revealed at a special event on Monday, 30 April at the castle site off the Chalk Lane car park.
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Funding announced for local agencies, charities and community groups
Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 in News news
This year, 17 local support organisations will benefit from the support provided by Northampton Borough Council’s Partnership Grant Fund.
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Racecourse Week of Action
Published on Monday, 23 April 2018 in News news
Frequent park goers are being invited to get involved in a week of action at Northampton Racecourse, starting on Monday, 30 April.
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New HMO policy on the cards in Northampton
Published on Monday, 23 April 2018 in Planning news
Northampton Borough Council is set to update its houses in multiple occupation (HMO) policy as part of the Local Plan Part 2.
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Enthusiasts wanted for Transport Day
Published on Friday, 20 April 2018 in News news
Northampton Museums and Art Gallery are calling for transport enthusiasts to display their collections at a Transport Day on Saturday, 2 June, between 1pm and 5pm at Abington Park Museum.
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Spring Food Fair at Abington Park Museum
Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 in Events news
Over 25 artisan food and drink producers from across the county will be showcasing their goods at the Spring Food Fair this Saturday, 21 April.
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2018 Heart of the Community Awards winners announced
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 in News news
Ten local residents and a charity have been selected as the winners of Northampton’s 2018 Heart of the Community Awards, after being shortlisted from 34 nominations.
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Damage to Abington Park’s bird aviary to cost £1,000
Published on Monday, 16 April 2018 in News news
Up to £1,000 worth of damage has been caused to Abington Park’s popular bird aviary after a hole was cut in the side of one of the cages.
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Museum creates digital memories of the First World War
Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 in Museums news
A First World War digital archive including images of museum objects and family stories relating to Northampton has been created by Northampton Museums and Art Gallery.
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New play area to be opened by Mayor of Northampton
Published on Wednesday, 11 April 2018 in News news
A new play area on Aberdare Road is to be officially opened by the Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Gareth Eales, on Friday, 13 April.
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A tale of Shakespeare comes to Abington Park
Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 in Events news
An unusual, 90 minute one-man show will come to Abington Park Museum next weekend as part of a wider programme of events at Abington Park.
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Plans to repair Queen Eleanor Cross move forward
Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northampton Borough Council and Historic England are discussing adding the town’s Queen Eleanor Cross to the Historic England ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register.
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