Author: 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....
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2022
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
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...
Posted: Fri, 14 Jan 2022
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...
Posted: Fri, 3 Dec 2021
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...
Posted: Thu, 25 Nov 2021
Christmas Sparkle
Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Sparkle on Saturday! We had a fantastic day of festive fun and thousands of attendees came out to enjoy the day and kick off our countdown to Christmas.
With a fun fair, live entertainment, Christmas market, Santa's Grotto, wreath displays, stalls and refreshments there were activities for everyone to enjoy. A special thank you to the community groups...
Posted: Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Christmas Sparkle - THIS SATURDAY!
Come and join us at this year's Christmas Sparkle - back and better than ever!
Click here to view the event map and programme. There will be Fun Fair Rides, a Christmas Market, Trade and Charity stalls, Santa's Grotto, Delicious food and drinks and Live Entertainment on the Market Square. The local businesses also get involved on the day with many offering activities and refreshments to join the fun....
Posted: Mon, 15 Nov 2021
Remembrance Service 2021
We will be holding a Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial on the Market Square on Sunday 14th November at 10.50am.
All are welcome. If you are in a local organisation and would like to lay a wreath please enquire via info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk
Posted: Thu, 21 Oct 2021
Higham Ferrers Town Council launch a new way for you to report issues within our Green Spaces
Higham Ferrers Town Council have launched a new way for you to report an issue with one of the Green Spaces within the town. Is there a problem with weeds, grass cutting, graffiti, vandalism, bins, litter, overgrown shrubs or anything else? Just follow this link to send a report directly to the town council: Higham Ferrers Green Spaces Form
Information about which areas are owned by the town council...
Posted: Wed, 1 Sep 2021
Stagecoach bus fares in Higham Ferrers and Rushden
Stagecoach will be making changes to fares in Higham Ferrers and Rushden and we wanted to keep you updated with what's happening.
You're probably now in the process of taking a big breath and preparing yourself to ask, "how much are fares going up by"?
But it's good news! People will be paying up to 45% less for travel from Higham Ferrers and Rushden. We want a simple and easy to use bus network for...
Posted: Thu, 22 Jul 2021