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Northampton parks among best in England
Published on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 in Parks and open spaces news
Delapré Park and Abington Park have once more been named as two of the best green spaces in England.
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Consultation on the design of future local government in Northants closes in four days
Published on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 in Your council news
There’s only four days to go to have your say on the design of local government in Northamptonshire.
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Discover Nasty Northampton’s gory past
Published on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 in Museums news
A collection of gruesome, historical and hysterical stories of Northampton’s past will be on display this summer, when ‘Nasty Northampton’ opens in the Grosvenor Centre on Saturday, 21 July.
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Town in full bloom ahead of judges’ visits
Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 in News news
The final floral touches were added to the town centre this week for Northampton’s entry into the East Midlands and Britain in Bloom competitions.
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Show your parks a little love this July
Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 in News news
This year’s Love Park Week, 13 to 22 July, people are encouraged to get out and enjoy Northampton’s beautiful green spaces in the sunshine.
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Reminder to have your say on the design of future local government in Northants
Published on Monday, 09 July 2018 in Your council news
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county are reminded to have their say as consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire continues until 22 July.
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Supporting England’s World Cup bid in Northampton
Published on Thursday, 05 July 2018 in News news
Northampton will be showing their support to England’s World Cup bid with a flag raising the morning of the team’s next game.
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Northampton to remember Srebrenica this July
Published on Thursday, 05 July 2018 in Community involvement news
A special service remembering the Srebrenica genocide will take place at the Guildhall on Wednesday, 11 July.
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Anti-bullying conference returns to Northampton
Published on Wednesday, 04 July 2018 in News news
The “I’m Still Me!” anti-bullying conference returned to Northampton this week, attracting more than 60 educators from 39 schools and organisations across the county.
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Views sought on the important aspects of Northampton life
Published on Wednesday, 27 June 2018 in News news
Northampton Borough Council is seeking residents’ views on what they feel is important about the town, ahead of completion of a proposal for local government reform in Northamptonshire.
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Residents invited to shape new exhibition
Published on Monday, 25 June 2018 in News news
Local residents are being invited to help shape a new exhibition for the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery which will celebrate the heritage and culture of the town.
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Improvements for burial facilities across the town
Published on Friday, 22 June 2018 in News news
A number of recommendations to improve cemeteries and burial facilities were agreed by Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet last week
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New gallery opening at Abington Park Museum
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 in Museums news
A new gallery exploring the history of Abington will be opened at Abington Park Museum on Saturday, 30 June, at 1pm, by the Mayor of Northampton, Councillor Tony Ansell.
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Celebrating Armed Forces Day in Northampton
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 in News news
A number of celebrations will be taking place to mark Armed Forces Day in Northampton this June.
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Important consultation – have your say to help us design the future of local government
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018 in Your council news
Consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire starts today, with opportunities for all residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county to have their say.
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Northampton Borough Council agrees Sixfields lease change
Published on Friday, 15 June 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
At a Northampton Borough Council Cabinet meeting on Wednesday(12 June) members confirmed arrangements to regularise a lease on land at Sixfields.
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Putting Northampton on the cultural map by 2025
Published on Thursday, 14 June 2018 in News news
Plans to improve the culture, heritage and tourism of Northampton and increase the number of visitors to the town were agreed at Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet meeting last night.
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Repair works to begin at Notre Dame Cemetery
Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2018 in News news
The much needed repair works for Notre Dame Cemetery are moving forward thanks to the fundraising efforts of Northampton Borough Council and Northampton Notre Dame Association.
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Consultation on proposed changes to councils in Northamptonshire will now start on Monday, 18 June
Published on Tuesday, 12 June 2018 in Your council news
Consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire will now start on Monday, 18 June.
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Have your say on changes to councils in Northamptonshire
Published on Friday, 08 June 2018 in Your council news
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders in Northamptonshire are invited to have their say on a re-structure of local government in the county.
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Help shape the future of Northampton’s market
Published on Friday, 08 June 2018 in News news
Views are being sought on Northampton’s market via a survey available online, at the One Stop Shop in the Guildhall and on the Market Square.
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Venues urged to take part in Heritage Open Days
Published on Thursday, 07 June 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Heritage venues and those who run businesses in buildings of historic interest are being urged to take part in this year’s Heritage Open Days.
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Borough Council outlines plans for Local Government Reform
Published on Thursday, 31 May 2018 in News news
Northampton Borough Council will outline its plans for Local Government Reform at a Full Council meeting on Monday, 4 June.
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Community Week of Action in St James
Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2018 in Community involvement news
A week of community activities are planned in St James at the beginning of June, to bring people together and help clean up the area.
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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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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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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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