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Newton Building could become Northampton Partnership Homes’ new office
The future use of the Newton Building, which is being sold to the Council by the University of Northampton, was discussed by Cabinet members on Wednesday, 20 January.
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Virtual Holocaust Memorial Day
Northampton Borough Council will host a virtual programme of activities marking the Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday, 27 January.
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Landlord fined over £50,000 for multiple offences at property
A landlord who committed 33 offences at a property he owns has been issued with civil penalties totalling £50,500, in what is the largest housing-related fine handed out by the Borough Council to date
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Marble Arch alleyway gated
The introduction of a new public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) will keep the Northampton’s Marble Arch alleyway gated.
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Nominate your inspirational woman
The nomination period for the 2021 Inspirational Woman Awards opens today, Monday, 4 January 2021.
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NEW TIER ANNOUNCEMENT: Northamptonshire placed in Tier 3 of the COVID-19 alert system - starting on Boxing day.
Residents are praised for their resilience and compliance this year as the Government reluctantly announces the escalation of Northamptonshire to Tier 3 of the COVID-19 alert system
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Northampton Forward submits Towns Fund bid
Northampton Forward has submitted its £37.2 million Towns Fund bid to Government.
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Volunteers needed for severe weather shelter
With temperatures set to drop over the winter period, Northampton Borough Council is seeking to recruit more volunteers to help operate the town’s severe weather shelter.
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Help develop and shape your council’s new website
From 1 April 2021, West and North Northamptonshire Council will replace the eight existing councils in the county.
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Have your say on the proposed plan to protect sheep at Upton Country Park
Members of the public are invited to share their views on the proposal to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that will prohibit dogs being off leads in the new section of the Upton Country Park.
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Northamptonshire remains in Tier 2
The Government has announced today that Northamptonshire will remain in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system.
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New strategy to deliver Carbon Neutral Northampton by 2030
Northampton Borough Council Cabinet members are set to discuss a proposed strategy that aims to deliver a net zero carbon, zero waste and climate resilient town by 2030.
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Avenue Campus to be redeveloped to provide 170 new affordable homes
Plans for Northampton Borough Council to purchase and redevelop the Avenue Campus as affordable rented housing will be discussed by Councillors at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 16 December.
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Plan to protect sheep at Upton Country Park
Northampton Borough Council is set to consider proposed changes to a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Upton Country Park.
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Cabinet to discuss plans for affordable rented housing in Southbridge East
Cabinet members at Northampton Borough Council are set to discuss a proposal to develop affordable rented housing on a plot of land in Southbridge East.
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Southbridge development purchase to be discussed by Cabinet
Northampton Borough Council’s Cabinet is set to discuss a proposal to increase the supply of affordable housing by purchasing an apartment block in Southbridge.
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Discover Christmas in Northampton
Northampton residents are invited to Discover Christmas in Northampton through an interactive digital festive trail available through the augmented reality app Explore Northampton.
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New Youth Safe Zone for young people in Northampton town centre
Northampton Borough Council has been working in partnership with Free 2 Talk CIC and McDonald's to open a new youth safe zone in the town centre tailored support to young people.
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Additional lockdown grants available to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses
We have started rolling out a discretionary grants scheme targeting businesses impacted by the recently ended lockdown but ineligible for previously available funding while restrictions were in place.
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Free Christmas parking in Northampton
Northampton Borough Council and the Northampton Town Centre BID have partnered to offer free Christmas parking on Saturdays throughout December.
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Keeping you on Santa's "Nice" recycling list this Christmas
With the festive season officially in full swing, Northampton Borough Council and Veolia are reminding residents to give their recycling bins a good stuffing this Christmas.
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Explore Northampton like never before
Northampton Borough Council launches Explore Northampton- an augmented reality app available on both iOS and Android devices
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Lockdown grants still available for businesses
Although Northampton has returned to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions, businesses forced to close over the lockdown can still apply to receive funding support.
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Northampton Borough Council receives “We’re Good to Go” standard
Northampton Borough Council is reassuring the public that its event facilities are good to go ahead of a return to tiered coronavirus restrictions.
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Public views sought on Hardingstone Bike Park proposals
Northampton Borough Council is inviting the public to have their say on its bid to fund a world-class bike park in the town.
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Virtual International Day of People with Disabilities
Northampton’s disabled people's forum will host a virtual programme of activities marking the International Day of People with Disabilities on Thursday, 3 December.
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Virtual programme of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism
Residents and businesses are invited to join the Northampton Community Safety Partnership in making a stand against gender-based abuse during 16 Days of Activism (25 November to 10 December).
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Black history educator and student talk organiser win Male Role Model Awards
A young man working tirelessly to educate on black history and a teenager who organised a virtual TEDx event to empower students won at the 2020 Northampton Male Role Model of the Year awards.
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Car wash owner served with £1,000 penalty notice
The owner of a car wash on Kettering Road has been served with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after breaking government regulations during the national lockdown.
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Lockdown grants available for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses
Northampton Borough Council has started the process of rolling out a new a discretionary business grant scheme to distribute around £2.913 million of funding