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COMING SOON - HIGHAM FERRERS DIGITAL APP

COMING SOON - HIGHAM FERRERS DIGITAL APP

Good news - Higham Ferrers Town Council are working with East Northamptonshire Council to produce a Town App in Higham Ferrers. The Town App is due to go live in March and is set to promote Higham Ferrers for the benefit of both visitors and local businesses. The App will provide a business listing for all businesses in the town and will be an easy way for residents and visitors to access information... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:15 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: App, Community, News

COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE (NORTHAMPTON & COUNTY)

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COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE (NORTHAMPTON & COUNTY) INFORMATION BULLETIN OUR CONTINUING SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Although we are not providing our usual face to face advice service until further notice, we are still providing our specialist advice services by telephone or email. Our advisors are working remotely and set up to effectively deal with ongoing referrals from agencies and members... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:07 by Donna Anderson

Tags: Community, News, Support

National lockdown from 5th January

National lockdown from 5th January

As we enter another national lockdown here is a reminder of our currently closed areas and where you can find assistance:

The MUGA, tennis courts, skateboard park and outdoor gym equipment is now CLOSED.

The play areas remain OPEN but we ask that users remain vigilant and read the guidelines on the boards at the entrance.

There is local Coronavirus advice and support at Coronavirus information - Northamptonshire... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:12 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: COVID, Community, Coronavirus, Covid-19, NCC

How to contact us

How to contact us

Due to the current situation with Covid-19 and Northamptonshire being placed into tier 4 restrictions we have had to close the Town Hall to the public.

You can still contact us on 01933 312075 or info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk.

Stay safe and please follow the tier 4 guidance.

Posted: Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:07 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: COVID, Coronavirus, Covid-19

Budget consultation for next year's council tax precept

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What would you pay for police and fire services?

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has launched a budget consultation to ask people about their priorities for the county's fire and police services, and how much they would pay towards them.

The PFCC has responsibility for setting the budget for both Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police. The... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:09 by Donna Anderson

Tags: Consultation, Police, Survey

MAYOR FORMALLY OPENS CASTLE FIELDS TIMBER TRAIL

MAYOR FORMALLY OPENS CASTLE FIELDS TIMBER TRAIL

Councillor Tina Reavey, Mayor of Higham Ferrers, formally opened the Timber Trail at Castle Fields on a beautiful cold frosty morning. Helen Howell, Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council, attended the socially distanced ceremony to hand over a plaque, as the project had been funded by a Community Facilities grant of £7500 from East Northamptonshire Council.

For several years, the Council and... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:51 by Alicia Schofield

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Think NHS 111 First

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Think NHS 111 First

NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest 'Help Us, Help You' campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.

If you have an urgent but not life-threatening medical need, make sure you contact NHS 111 first rather than going straight to A&E. If you do need urgent care, then NHS 111 can now book you in to be seen quickly... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:59 by Donna Anderson

Tags: Community, Health, NHS

A45 Chowns Mill Project December Update

A45 Chowns Mill Project December Update

A December update for the A45 Chowns Mill Roundabout Improvement project is attached, outlining the progress of the project and the work that the team have carried out in the local community.

Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:19 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: Chowns Mill, Highways, News

Have your say on council services in East Northants

Have your say on council services in East Northants

Residents can now give their views on how they think East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is performing via the annual council survey.

The survey is an opportunity for people to give their feedback on public services in the district, where they feel improvements can be made and also look forward to the new Northamptonshire Council which will replace ENC on 1 April 2021.

Cllr Steven North, Leader of East... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: ENC

Higham Still Sparkles in 2020, and we have added Twinkle......and Wool!

Higham Still Sparkles in 2020, and we have added Twinkle......and Wool!

The Christmas Sparkle in Higham Ferrers has become an increasingly popular event over the years. The community come together for a day of festive fun with a continental market, fair, and an array of entertainment on the stage before culminating in the Christmas light switch-on by the Mayor. Unfortunately our traditional Sparkle day was cancelled this year due to Covid. Instead, on Saturday 21st November... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:58 by Lauren Houlihan

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Sparkle, Community, Local, News

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