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TOWN COUNCIL MOURNS THE DEATH OF A GREAT PUBLIC SERVANT
It was with great sadness and shock that the Town Council and staff received the news of the death of Cllr Glenn Harwood MBE. Cllr Harwood was the District Councillor for Higham Lancaster Ward and only this year became the County Council for Higham Ferrers. He is pictured with the Mayor at the Remembrance Day Service.
Leader of Higham Ferrers Town Council, Cllr D C Lawson MBE, said "Glenn was by any... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:29 by Sandra Mitcham
Have Your Say on the Proposed Play Equipment for Saffron Road Recreation Ground
The Town Council would like your views on the proposal to install more play equipment at the Saffron Road Recreation Ground. Your views will assist the Council in its decision making about what equipment may be appropriate.
The survey can be completed online at
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2X53Z38
Alternatively paper copies of the survey can be obtained from the Town Hall and the Library.
Posted: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:50 by Alicia Scholfield
The Poppy Man is back
Thanks to the Royal British Legion the poppy man is back on the Market Square this year and he has a new name - Robert.
Posted: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:27 by Danielle Edwards
MAYOR JOINS 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF ALPHA PRE-SCHOOL
The Mayor, Councillor Peter Tomas, was delighted to attend the Alpha Pre-School birthday celebrations on Tuesday 17th October. Alpha Pre-School has been serving Higham Ferrers since 1967 and many residents of the town will have children or grandchildren who have attended. To mark their 50th anniversary they held a week-long party from the 16th to the 20th October. The Mayor met with the staff and the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:20 by Alicia Scholfield
Northamptonshire County Council consult on possible cuts to services
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) is exploring the possibility of cuts to some services that will affect all communities in the county. The news was based on a report on the council's Medium Term Financial Plan that had been
published for the NCC Cabinet meeting that was held last Thursday.
The proposals that will be of most interest are:
- Remove subsidies for bus services where there is no statutory... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:10 by Sandra Mitcham
Tender for Extension to the Greenway
EXTENSION TO GREENWAY
TENDER NOTICE
Higham Ferrers Town Council are seeking to procure a suitably qualified contractor to undertake works to extend the 'Greenway'.
Tender documents, including specification, are available from
Website: www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01933 312075
Email: clerk@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk
For an informal discussion please contact
Sandra Mitcham, Town Clerk on 01933 312075... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:00 by Sandra Mitcham
SAFETY MATTERS
Safety Newsletter on behalf of
Northampton Police, Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Highways.
Posted: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:14 by Danielle Edwards
The future of Higham Ferrers Library under review
Northamptonshire County Council are consulting on the future of libraries in Northamptonshire. All 3 options have implications for the future of Higham Ferrers Library. Use the link below to find out more and have your say.
Higham Ferrers Town Council... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:35 by Sandra Mitcham
MAYOR'S CIVIC SERVICE
The Mayor's Civic Service was held on Sunday 8th October at St Mary's Church. The Mayor, Councillor Peter Tomas, and his invited guests processed from the Town Hall to the Church led by the Mayor's Sergeant and the impressive drummers from the Higham Ferrers Ranger Cadet band. The Mayor was joined by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jason Smithers, his fellow Councillors and Local Council Dignitaries.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:27 by Alicia Scholfield
