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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
VIRTUAL ADVENT - Community Countdown to Christmas!
Check out our Virtual Advent Calendar each day for festive messages, videos and pictures!
https://calendar.myadvent.net?id=1322c40e2dae72186af8e14c34b20b8e
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:00 by Donna Anderson
Consultation Opens on Planning Application for up to 2200 dwellings
Comments are now invited on the the planning application for Rushden East. The application includes up to 2,200 dwellings, up to 110,000 square metres of employment development including B8 (Storage and Distribution), two local centres, two primary schools, one secondary school, public open space including Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, cemetery and allotments.
Details can be viewed on https://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:55 by Alicia Schofield
Help for East Northamptonshire businesses during COVID
Help for East Northamptonshire businesses during COVID
East Northamptonshire Council has announced a further business support funding package to support businesses that have had to close or have been severely impacted due to the recent lockdown measures.
These grants differ from those offered earlier in the year, in amounts available and eligibility criteria. Previous schemes are now closed.
The new Local... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:33 by Donna Anderson
East Northants Council and police hold joint patrols to support pandemic restrictions
Patrols by officers from East Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Constabulary have shown that most people and businesses are complying with coronavirus restrictions.
Teams of officers have been giving out advice on how to comply with the emergency regulations, answering questions from businesses and reminding people about wearing face coverings and keeping social distances.
The vast majority... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:33 by Alicia Schofield
Higham Ferrers Christmas Lights Switch On
While we cannot hold our popular Christmas Sparkle event this year, the Town Council have tried to retain as many traditions as we can and bring them online where they can be safely viewed by all.
On Saturday 21st November, the date that would have been the Christmas Sparkle this year, we turned the Christmas lights on with a festive countdown video released on our Facebook and YouTube pages. You can... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:33 by Lauren Houlihan
Have Your Say on 135 new homes at Shirley Road, Rushden,
Ilke Homes are working towards submitting a planning application for land off Shirley Road in Rushden. 135 affordable modular homes are planned along with public open space and associated infrastructure.
For more information on the preliminary plans, visit their website www.shirleyroad.co.uk
An online consultation is planned on 2nd December at 6.30pm. More information is in the leaflet below
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:13 by Alicia Schofield
Councils supporting local businesses to trade online over vital Christmas period
East Northamptonshire Council and Borough Council of Wellingborough are supporting local businesses to launch an ecommerce presence for the first time.
Retailers and businesses affected by lockdown and who don't already trade online are to receive a significant boost thanks to a partnership between the councils and small business support network, Enterprise Nation.
Funding for a total of 50 businesses... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:04 by Alicia Schofield
COVID 19 Cases Rising
I am writing to you directly, as we enter the winter period, to inform you of the current situation relating to COVID-19 in Northamptonshire and specifically the areas in which you live. I'm also going to share some key tips to help you and your families stay safe during the winter period and how to access support if you need to self-isolate, if you become unwell, or if you require help with shopping,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:40 by Alicia Schofield
Planning permission granted for innovative green developments
Planning permission granted for innovative green developments
East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) Councillors have voted to approve a major planning application on behalf of Federal Estates for a new Innovation Park at Chelveston Renewable Energy Park, along with a 120 dwelling housing development at Higham Ferrers which has been designed and optimised to use market leading technology in renewable energy.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:57 by Donna Anderson
