Author: Lauren Houlihan
Road Closures within Higham Ferrers
We have been informed that Northamptonshire Highways will soon start resurfacing works to High Street, Market Square and College Street to improve the condition of the carriageway and to ensure the safety of all road users. Although there may be some disruption caused, this is vital work. If you have any enquiries we recommend contacting Northamptonshire Highways directly, as Higham Ferrers Town Council... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:34 by Lauren Houlihan
2021-22 Mayor Cllr Tina Reavey Raises £2500
Former Mayor Cllr Tina Reavey has raised a fantastic £2,500 in fundraising money throughout her Mayoral year of 2021-22.
£1500 has been given to the Mayors chosen charity - Nene Valley Community First Responders. This money will go towards ensuring the responders are equipped with a defibrillator each so that they can respond to emergency calls from home in their local communities, which... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:38 by Lauren Houlihan
Mayor officially opens Higham Refill Shop
The Mayor, Cllr Nigel Brown, officially opened Higham Refill on 17/06/2022. It is the latest addition to our High Street. The Mayor was joined at the opening by supportive members of the public.
Higham Refill can provide a more zero waste lifestyle through eliminating packaging and encouraging the use of containers from home to fill and refill with bulk wholefoods, natural beauty and cleaning products... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00 by Lauren Houlihan
Queen’s Green Canopy project for her Platinum Jubilee Year - 12th March
Higham Ferrers Town Council was keen to engage with the Queen's Green Canopy Project as not only is it a worthwhile project, but it also sits nicely within the council's ongoing projects to further enhance the green environment around Higham Ferrers. By the turnout on planting day, it became very apparent that that the Higham Ferrers community are also very passionate about greening Higham Ferrers... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:11 by Lauren Houlihan
Chichele College Repairs UPDATE
We are pleased to share the following update from English Heritage:
The East Range wall repairs at Chichele College are nearly complete and we hope to have removed the traffic management system by Easter.
Once the scaffolding is down, we need a little bit of time to carry out a deep clean of the building and make some turf repairs in the garden around where the scaffolding has been, and we will then... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:43 by Lauren Houlihan
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
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
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
Christmas Hamper Competition 2021
Do you fancy winning a hamper filled with goodies from shops and businesses right here in Higham Ferrers?
Today we launch our 2021 Christmas Hamper Competition!
Study the pictures, make your guess at the total value of the contents of the hamper and if your guess is the closest, you win the lot!
Vote by clicking HERE >>> https://forms.office.com/r/tLbNSxjZV8
One vote per person, competition closes on Wednesday... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:08 by Lauren Houlihan
Christmas Competitions
Our Christmas Competitions are now OPEN!
Higham Ferrers Best Dressed Shop Window
Vote for your favourite window display to receive the 'People's Choice Award' by picking up a paper voting slip from the Town Hall or by clicking here to vote online (one vote per person) - don't forget to get out into the High Street and surrounding areas if you can to see the displays in person, there are some fantastic... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:39 by Lauren Houlihan