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Higham Ferrers Christmas competitions
Higham Ferrers Christmas competitions
Thank you to the following local businesses and schools that took part in the Town's Best Dressed Christmas Shop Window competition this year.
Higham Eyecare, J&P Fresh Fruit and Veg,
Savour the Flavour Cafe
Coffee Barne Little Steps (Higham Ferrers Ltd)
John Lee Motorcycles, Momma V Clothing Alterations
Sidey Design Architecture, Stevenson Property Management Ltd... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:10 by Donna Anderson
Remove temptation and protect your vehicle against crime
Motorists are being reminded to always remove valuable items from their vehicles and never leave anything on show when they park up to reduce their risk of a break-in.
Northamptonshire Police is sharing crime prevention advice as it traditionally receives increased reports of thefts from vehicles at this time of year, with a second rise seen in October.
In non-commercial vehicle crime figures from 2017,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:09 by Sandra Mitcham
Conversation Northamptonshire - Northamptonshire County Council's 2019-20 Budget Consultation
The proposed budget agreed by Cabinet on 11th December 2018 marks a turning point for Northamptonshire County Council, as it sets us on the path of securing and stabilising our financial position, transforming our services and confidently moving towards the future.
We are putting forward a fresh way for us to rise to our financial challenges. We are investing so we increase capacity in our own services,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:08 by Sandra Mitcham
Consultation on the proposed change to the provision of Northamptonshire Libraries and Information Services
In October 2017 a public consultation was held around three proposals for the future of Northamptonshire Libraries. Details of this consultation are available on our website www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/past-consulations
Following a Judicial Review in August 2018, the decision to keep 15 libraries under Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) control and offer the other 21 to community groups to be run... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:05 by Sandra Mitcham
Parliamentary Order laid to postpone Northamptonshire elections
Date: 13 December 2018
Parliamentary Order laid to postpone Northamptonshire elections
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, today lay before Parliament an Order under the Local Government Act 2000 to postpone district and parish elections in Northamptonshire due to be held in May 2019. Following potential changes to local government in Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:54 by Donna Anderson
Rushden Sleepout
Rushden Sleep Out 2019
Where will you be sleeping on Friday 25 January 2019?
According to the latest figures (collected in the autumn of 2017 and published in January 2018), 4,751 people were sleeping rough in England. The figure has been rising for the past 7 years.
The East Midlands region saw an increase of 23% in rough sleeping since 2016 compared with a national increase of 15%.
All the signs are... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:59 by Donna Anderson
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government launches consultation on unitary proposal and announces postponement of elections
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government launches consultation on unitary proposal and announces postponement of elections
Consultation by the Secretary of State (SoS) over plans to restructure local government in Northamptonshire which could include two unitary authorities has started today.
The Government consultation has launched following proposals submitted by Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:00 by Donna Anderson
Public Consulation Events on East Northmptonshire Plan
Public consultation events on East Northamptonshire Local Plan
Members of the public are invited to public consultation events in Oundle and Rushden on the East Northamptonshire Local Plan, which sets out the vision for the future of the district in terms of planning, policy and growth.
The consultation runs until 17 December and, as well as offering an online response form at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/localplan2... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:52 by Donna Anderson
Royal Mail Competition for Small Businesses.
Get involved with Royal Mail's Christmas Competition.
Royal Mail has today launched a festive competition with four prizes on offer for UK small businesses. There are two ways you can get involved, each with the chance to win £1000: Share a photo of your festive shop window display or tell Royal Mail about the special festive communications you have planned for your customers. There will also... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:42 by Donna Anderson
Wonderful day at Christmas Sparkle 2018
Christmas Sparkle was a hugely successful day with thousands of people attending. The weather was beautiful and we even had a snowy surprise as the Christmas lights switched on.
The Fun Fair, stalls and entertainment were brilliant and it was so nice to see so many people out enjoying the day. We had lots of great feedback during the event and would like to capture as many views and suggestions as possible.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:29 by Donna Anderson
