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April action days to promote personal safety

Improving the personal safety of residents and visitors is the main aim of four action days being held during the April half-term holidays.

Published 05 April 2019.

• Major project will see huge extension of Upton Country Park

  Northampton Borough Council could soon embark on a major project that will enhance the accessibility and natural environment of more than 127 hectares open space at Upton.

  Published 28 March 2019.

• Northampton’s Future high Streets Fund bid launched

  Northampton Forward has now submitted its Expression of Interest to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.

  Published 27 March 2019.

• New board to drive Northampton Forward

  Key stakeholders in Northampton’s future have come together to create a vision for the town and drive forward a strategic programme of improvements.

  Published 26 February 2019.

• 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.

  Published 08 January 2018.

• 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.

  Published 10 October 2017.

• 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.

  Published 13 September 2017.

• 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.

  Published 10 May 2017.

• 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.

  Published 07 March 2017.

• 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.

  Published 05 January 2017.

• 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.

  Published 03 January 2017.

• 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.

  Published 28 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 25 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 22 November 2016.

• 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

  Published 21 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 09 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 09 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 07 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 04 November 2016.

• 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.

  Published 31 October 2016.

• 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.

  Published 26 October 2016.

• 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.

  Published 07 October 2016.

• 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.

  Published 26 September 2016.

• 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.

  Published 26 August 2016.

• 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.

  Published 10 August 2016.

• 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.

  Published 03 August 2016.

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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.

  Published 29 February 2016.

• Emergency shelter helps rough sleepers during freezing weather

  Emergency support is being provided to rough sleepers as temperatures drop below freezing.

  Published 19 January 2016.