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Memorial Safety Testing
Memorial Safety Inspection Survey
Over the coming weeks Higham Ferrers Town Council will be carrying out a safety inspection of memorials in its town cemetery. The Town Council manages the cemetery which includes grounds maintenance and cemetery memorials. Under the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977, Article 3, the Town Council is empowered to take immediate action to make safe dangerous memorials.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:54 by Lauren Houlihan
New Clerk appointed at Higham Ferrers Town Council
Alicia Schofield has been appointed as the Town Clerk at Higham Ferrers Town Council as of 1st April 2022. The current incumbent Sandra Mitcham (pictured in her robes) is leaving at the end of March to spend more time with her family, particularly her 3 young grandchildren, and also hopes to have time to travel and take up new hobbies. Sandra has worked at the council since 2011 and has seen many changes... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:09 by Alicia Schofield
Town Council Statement on Ukraine
This Council wholeheartedly and unequivocally condemns the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine and publicly expresses its enduring solidarity with, and support for, the people and legitimate government of Ukraine.
If you wish to donate, the key national charities and aid agencies are the Disasters Emergency Committee and the British Red Cross.
Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:45 by Lauren Houlihan
Road closure - Wharf Road
Anglian Water are intending to install new mains fittings outside of the school on Wharf Road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed for up to three days from the 5th April 2022.
The closure and the diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=127936903
If you require more information about the works please contact Robyn Agar on 07890 386338.
Posted: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:33 by Donna Anderson
Road closure - Kimbolton Road
Northamptonshire Highways are planning on upgrading the existing zebra crossing to a puffin crossing on Kimbolton Road. To undertake this work will require that the road is closed for one day on the 28th March between 9.30am and 3.30pm and then again on the 7th to 8th April, again at off peak times, to carry out the upgrade and resurfacing works.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=127987059... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:42 by Donna Anderson
Job Vacancy Administrative and Communications Officer
Higham Ferrers Town Council is a proactive and forward thinking Council that serves a vibrant, attractive historic market town with a current population of around 9000. Following promotion we have vacancy for an Administrative and Communications Officer. This role is customer facing and will be based at the Town Hall. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with integrity, diplomacy when dealing... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:43 by Emily Arrow
Derek Lawson MBE and Richard Gell receive the Honorary Freedom of Higham Ferrers
On Friday 18th February, Derek Lawson MBE and Richard Gell were recognised for their long and outstanding service to the community with the presentation of Honorary Freedom of Higham Ferrers. Despite the extreme weather the ceremony and reception at the Bede House was attended by 70 invited guests
In 1964 a young Derek Lawson was elected to the then Higham Ferrers Borough Council. He saw the formation... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:22 by Alicia Schofield
Farmers Market Dates 2022
Our popular monthly Farmers Market will continue on the last Saturday of each month throughout 2022 except December when it will be the weekend before Christmas, on Saturday 17th.
Posted: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:03 by Donna Anderson
Former Councillor and Mayor, Mick Beesley
It was with great sadness that the Town Council and staff received the news of the death of former Councillor and Mayor of the town, Mick Beesley. Mick was a dedicated Councillor for 12 years until May 2015 and served as Mayor in 2007/08, carrying out his duties with pride and great respect for others.
Mick was elected as a Bedesman to the town in 2008 and later received the honour of being appointed... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:33 by Emily Arrow
New Interactive Town Guide Launched
This New Year we are excited to launch our new interactive Town Guide. You can browse the pages and click on any item to find out more info. It's so quick and easy to find out all the essential info about Higham Ferrers and you'll be doing your bit to save the planet as we used no trees to publish this edition!
Click here to browse the new updated interactive Town Guide and don't forget you can always... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:29 by Lauren Houlihan