Latest news
Art in the Park exhibition goes online
The annual Art in the Park exhibition hosted at Abington Park Museum is set to return this year – and for the first time in its 60-year history it will be held online.
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New measures to protect sheep introduced at Upton Country Park
A variation to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that will prohibit dogs from being off leads in the new section of the Upton Country Park has been introduced last week.
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The alleyway between Dunster Street and St Michaels Road gated
The public highway between Dunster Street and St Michael’s Road in Northampton has been gated last week.
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Silverstone gears up for West Northamptonshire’s historic election count
The Home of British Motor Racing will stage a race of a different kind this year as it hosts the first-ever West Northamptonshire local elections count.
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Spring start for new Northampton arts facility
Work is set to start on building the new home for NN Contemporary Art - an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation Contemporary Art Space - at 24 Guildhall Road this spring,
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Northampton Museums and Art Gallery website now live
A brand-new website dedicated to the redeveloped Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum is now live.
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Interior fit out plans for Vulcan Works outlined in Cabinet report
The costings and timescales for the interior fit out of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub, required to ensure the building is fully lettable, will be presented to the Borough Council’s Cabinet on 24 March
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Eggsplore Northampton parks this Easter
Children are invited to Discover Easter in Northampton through interactive digital egg hunt trails available from 1 April through the augmented reality app Explore Northampton.
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Further lockdown grants available for businesses
Further funding is now available for businesses affected by the lockdown restrictions,
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West Northamptonshire Council launches public beta website
The new West Northamptonshire Council today launched an initial version of its new website and would like residents to explore it and provide feedback.
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Local patrons honoured with commemorative boards
Two individuals who made a significant contribution to the welfare of Northampton’s residents are now remembered on commemorative wooden boards in the town’s Guildhall.
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Planning arrangements unveiled for new West Northamptonshire Council
Residents and businesses will continue to benefit from local committees deciding planning applications in their area when the new West Northamptonshire Council launches next month.
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Northampton’s 2021 Inspirational Women announced
Teresa McCarthy-Dixon, Dolores Sanders and Maureen Cook were confirmed as the winners of Northampton’s 2021 Inspirational Woman Awards,
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Jeyes Jetty alleyway gated
Jeyes Jetty in Northampton town centre has been closed to pedestrians from today, Friday, 5 March 2021.
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Northampton awarded full £25 million from Towns Fund
The Government has announced that Northampton will receive £25 million from its Towns Fund to kickstart a raft of development projects across the town.
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Virtual International Women’s Day celebrations
Northampton Women’s Forum will host a virtual programme of activities marking the International women’s day on Saturday, 6 March.
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Staff needed for May elections
Members of the public are invited to apply for a range of paid positions which will be available at polling stations across Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire,
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Councillors needed for new Northampton Town Council
A total of 25 Councillors are needed for the new Northampton Town Council, which will be the largest town council in the country when it becomes fully operational on 1 April this year.
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Inspirational Woman Award 2021 finalists announced
The finalists for the 2021 Inspirational Woman Award have been announced today, Monday, 22 February.
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Government Plan to transform Oxford-Cambridge Arc into United Kingdom's fastest growing economic region
An ambitious plan to unleash the economic and cultural potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, to transform it into one of the world’s premier growth corridors and a world-leader in sustainability
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Youth work expanded with funding award
A community organisation supporting children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 has been awarded over £200,000 from the Government
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Potential candidates urged to find out more at elections briefing
People thinking of standing as a candidate in the West Northamptonshire Council or town and parish elections are encouraged to join in a briefing taking place soon.
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Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) – which runs Census 2021 – is working with councils in Northamptonshire to deliver a successful census and help local services to fully meet future needs.
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New Lateral Flow Device Testing Site Launches in Northampton
A third community Lateral Flow Device Testing Centre has opened at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, operated by Trilogy Leisure in Northampton.
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Renew your annual garden waste subscription or sign up to the service
Residents in Northampton Borough can now renew or sign up to the garden waste collection service for 2021-2022 subscription period.
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Investiture of Charles, 9th Earl Spencer as a Hereditary Freeman of the Borough of Northampton
In mid-February Charles, 9th Earl Spencer will be invested as a Hereditary Freeman of the Borough of Northampton.
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6 May local elections: List of West Northamptonshire Council wards and Timetable of Proceedings now available
On 6 May this year residents in Northampton will be able to vote for councillors who will serve on the new West Northamptonshire Council.
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Public asked to help protect Bradlaugh Fields
The Friends of Bradlaugh Fields and Barn are appealing to anyone who witnesses vandalism taking place in the park to contact the Police or Northampton Borough Council’s Park Rangers.
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Asbestos removal marks new beginning for former M&S site
Work has now begun to remove asbestos from the former Marks & Spencer’s building on Abington Street.
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New grants available for businesses and taxi vehicle licence holders
Northampton Borough Council is inviting businesses and taxi vehicle licence holders to apply for grant funding recently released by Government, to cover their fixed costs during the current lockdown.