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Award to help recognise local community stars
Local people and businesses are being asked to help the Borough Council say ‘thank you’ to our local community stars, as part of the Inspirational Woman Award celebrations.
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Raising awareness of hate crime across Northampton
Local organisations are coming together this October to raise awareness of hate crime and how to report it in Northampton.
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Northampton’s Youth Forum raising awareness of gambling-related harm
Northampton Youth Forum’s gambling-related harm awareness raising has drawn interest from industry leaders and education institutions, following their presentation at a London symposium.
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Have your say about the prevention of anti-social behaviour at Marble Arch
Residents are being invited to share their opinions about the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the Marble Arch area of Northampton.
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Winner of Northampton’s Inspirational Woman Award 2017 announced
Northampton veteran and healthcare advocate, Pat Haslam was announced as the winner of the 2017 Inspirational Woman Award at a ceremony on Saturday 4 March.
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Inspirational Woman Award 2017 to help recognise local community stars
Northampton Borough Council’s Women’s Forum and BBC Radio Northampton are joining together to celebrate the achievements of local women through the 2017 Inspirational Woman Award.
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Showcase to celebrate achievements of Northampton’s Partnership Funded Organisations
Northampton Borough Council’s Partnership Fund grant process opened for applications for 2017/18 on Tuesday 3 January.
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Frost Fair and lantern parade to light up Northampton this Sunday
Northampton’s jam-packed Christmas programme continues on Sunday 4 December with the second Frost Fair market and children’s lantern parade taking place on the Market Square.
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Guildhall event to help make Northampton more dementia friendly
Northampton Borough Council is to host an event to help raise awareness of dementia, as part of its work towards supporting the town to become more dementia-friendly.
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Borough Council commended at the National Hate Crime Awards for their community work
Northampton Borough Council scooped a national award for the work it does with diverse communities across the town at the Hate Crime Awards on Thursday 17 November.
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Father Christmas’ Grotto and the Christmas Frost Fair providing festive family fun this weekend
Northampton’s Christmas countdown continues this weekend, with Father Christmas’ Grotto opening on Saturday 26 November, and the first of two Frost Fairs following on Sunday 27 November at Northampton
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Community Spaces Northampton to manage St Crispin community facilities
The management and lease of the newly built facilities on the St Crispin estate is set to be transferred to Community Spaces Northampton, who already run a number of community centres across the town.
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Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Borough
A proposed Public Spaces Protection order aims to reduce anti-social behaviour by prohibiting certain activities within the Borough and Town Centre and making them a criminal offence.
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Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service 2016
In addition to the annual two minute silence on 11 November, Northampton will be honouring members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty with a Remembrance Sunday parade and service.
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Something for everyone this Christmas in Northampton
Christmas in Northampton holds something for everyone this year, with a range of events, entertainment and seasonal treats on offer in the town centre as part of a five week countdown to Christmas.
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Borough Council encourages residents to park in the town centre this bonfire night
Ahead of the free bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 5 November, Northampton Borough Council is asking residents to park in the town centre and walk to the Racecourse to enjoy the fun.
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Borough Council to mark International Men’s Day with health awareness event
Northampton Borough Council will be marking International Men’s Day on Friday 18 November by raising awareness of men’s health.
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Borough Council working with Screen Northants to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
Northampton Borough Council is working together with Screen Northants to produce a film for Holocaust Memorial Day 2017.
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Council working with partners to support National Hate Crime Week
Northampton Borough Council is working with Northants Police, Northampton Rights and Equality Council and Northampton Inter Faith Forum to deliver four local events in support of Hate Crime Week.
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Council offering free market space for communities and charities
Northampton Borough Council is helping to raise awareness of local projects by dedicating one stall a day on their busy market for communities and charities to use.
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The LGBTQ Forum join Umbrella Fair line-up
The LGBTQ Forum will be attending the increasingly popular Umbrella Fair on 20 and 21 August 2016, at The Racecourse.
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Have your say: Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan consultation
Proposals for the Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan (GTNP) have been released and are now subject to an 8 week consultation to allow feedback from residents, businesses and other stakeholder groups.
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Last chance to make a nomination in the Heart of the Community Awards
People are being urged to submit their nominations for this year’s Heart of the Community Awards before the deadline passes on Friday 11 March.
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Emergency shelter helps rough sleepers during freezing weather
Emergency support is being provided to rough sleepers as temperatures drop below freezing.
