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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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Share your views on new Bradlaugh Fields path
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 in News news
Residents are being called on to share their views on the position of a proposed new foot path across Bradlaugh Fields.
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Enjoy an Easter eggstravaganza on Northampton Market
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 in News news
Celebrate the start of the holidays at Northampton Market’s Easter eggstravaganza on Saturday, 31 March.
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Guildhall Square Courtyard Closure notice
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 in News news
Guildhall Square Courtyard and the Cloister walkway will be closed from Monday 2 April – Monday 30 April while scaffolding is erected to allow roof works take place.
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Northampton in Bloom launches
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 in News news
Northampton in Bloom 2018 officially launched this week and entries are now open for people who want to take part in the competition and help to transform the town with floral displays this summer.
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Event supporting the restoration of historical town centre cemetery
Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 in Events news
An afternoon of speakers, music and memorabilia is being organised at the Guildhall, as part of plans to raise funds to help repair and protect the Cemetery of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
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Abington Park to come alive with music and activities
Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 in News news
The return of the popular Bands in the Park concerts and a full calendar of events at Abington Park Museum will see the town come alive with music and activities.
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2018 Inspiration Woman Award winner announced
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018 in Community involvement news
A local charity founder was crowned Northampton’s Inspirational Woman for 2018, during a presentation on Saturday, 10 March.
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New Rectory Farm play equipment confirmed
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018 in News news
Rectory Farm residents will see their local park undergo a small facelift later this year, with two pieces of new equipment being introduced and a general tidy-up planned.
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Armed Forces Covenant recognises Borough Council’s support
Published on Friday, 16 March 2018 in News news
The support that Northampton Borough Council has pledged to defence personnel, has been acknowledged through the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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District and Borough Councils respond to government inspector's report on Northamptonshire County Council
Published on Thursday, 15 March 2018 in Your council news
Northampton Borough and other district and borough councils across the county have given their response to the government inspector's report on Northamptonshire County Council.
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Twenty years after Easter floods, EA issues reminder to sign up for flood warnings
Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 in Environmental Health news
The Environment Agency and its partners are calling on people to take steps to prepare for flooding and keep themselves and their families safe, twenty years after the Easter floods of 1998 cause.
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Commemorating Walter Tull
Published on Thursday, 08 March 2018 in News news
One hundred years after his death, the achievements of Walter Tull, the first man of black heritage to become an officer in the British Army, are to be celebrated in Northampton through a series of commemorative events.
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Dealing with the effects of severe weather in Northampton
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018 in Waste and recycling news
Northampton Borough Council has been working hard over the past few days to catch up with missed bin collections resulting from severe weather conditions.
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A huge thank you for daytime shelter support
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018 in Housing news
Northampton Borough Council wishes to place on record its thanks for the support it received during the weekend when it opened a temporary daytime shelter for people who are homeless.
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Plans submitted for new Northampton link road
Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 in Planning news
Plans for the St James Mill Road link in Northampton have taken a step forward after outline plans were submitted by contractor Kier WSP.
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Day-round support for rough sleepers extended
Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 in Housing news
Emergency support for rough sleepers will continue over the weekend while freezing conditions persist.
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Cabinet agrees plans for 1,000 new affordable homes in Northampton
Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 in Housing news
Northampton Borough Council has thrown its full weight behind a plan to deliver more than 1,000 new affordable rented homes over the next ten years.
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Inspirational Woman Award finalists announced
Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 in News news
The finalists for the Inspirational Woman Award 2018 have been announced today, Friday 2 March.
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Forum supports local landlords
Published on Thursday, 01 March 2018 in News news
More than 80 private sector landlords and letting agents attended a meeting last week to find out more about changes to the law and local housing enforcement.
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Online services to be affected as Citizens Account to close
Published on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 in Council tax news
Residents are being informed that the current online service for managing Council Tax bills, rent accounts, housing applications and payment schedules is to close at the end of March.
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