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Town Car Park Closure of Certain Bays
As a result of the on going archaeology works please note the car park will be restricted from Monday 20th February to Wednesday 22nd February ONLY to allow for heavy machinery to access the site safely.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:27 by Hanneke Soans
Communities urged to join in big bank holiday weekend of Coronation celebrations
Communities across North Northamptonshire are being encouraged to get involved in a bank holiday weekend of special events and activities being planned to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
His Majesty will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6 May 2023, the first of three days of celebrations as towns, parishes and communities across the country are invited to come together... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:52 by Hanneke Soans
Extra concessionary fare support to help boost bus services
Bus operators in the North Northamptonshire Council area will continue to receive extra financial support to bolster services under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme - if recommendations are approved next week and Government enact the relevant legislation.
Under the scheme, the Council has a statutory duty to reimburse bus operators for free travel by eligible older persons' and disabled... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:55 by Hanneke Soans
Northamptonshire Business Survey
Organisations from across the county will be given their say on local business affairs through a survey which was officially launched at this year's Business Expo on 8th February 2023.
The Wellingborough & East Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce joined forces with Business Times, which is organising the event, to create the survey investigating the state of business affairs in Northamptonshire.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:53 by Hanneke Soans
New Play Area for Les O'Dell Park
Irthlingborough Town Council have considered several designs for this play area and this was chosen for the best play value. The existing swings will remain but will be re-painted and fitted with replacement seats.
Works will commence in March, ready for use in the Easter Holidays.
We very much hope you will enjoy using the refurbished play area once it is completed.
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:41 by Hanneke Soans
February Half Term Free Swimming Sessions
'Free Swimming' sessions are being promoted via the NNC North Northants Leisure social media platforms @NNLeisure Facebook or @NN_Leisure Twitter - This initiative is again being supported by NNC Public Health by giving all people 18 or under in North Northamptonshire the opportunity to take part in free swimming sessions at their local pool on certain dates/times over the February Half Term.
- Waendel... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:59 by Hanneke Soans
Have your Say on Northamptonshire’s Visitor Economy!
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council are working together to produce a strategy to benefit the County's Visitor Economy. The work will be completed by mid-March 2023. We now want to hear your views whoever you are: whether you live here; work in or own a tourism business; or if you have a wider interest in the economic development of our outstanding County.
Please do help... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:40 by Hanneke Soans
Fruit & Veg Stall standing on Parsons Green this Saturday
This Saturday 21st January 2023 we have the fruit & veg stall back on Parsons Green come and buy your fresh fruit/veg.
He will be trading from 7am until 1pm.
Cash and cards accepted.
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:35 by Hanneke Soans
People with long term health conditions at serious risk from Flu
Do you have a long term health condition which makes you eligible for a free flu jab, but have not yet taken up the offer?
Book yours today to protect yourself from flu.
Those who have long-term health conditions are at a higher risk of catching flu and the life-threatening complications that can come with it which frequently lead to hospitalisation. These complications include pneumonia, septic shock,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:04 by Hanneke Soans
Work progresses on new affordable homes in Irthlingborough
A new affordable home development, the largest in the former East Northants area, is currently being built in partnership with emh group, with the first phase due to be completed in early 2023.
'Nene Fields' is a mixed tenure scheme on the Wellingborough Road in Irthlingborough consisting of 84 homes.
14 of the homes are being provided for market sale, with the remaining 70 homes being provided as affordable... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:23 by Hanneke Soans