News
Community Tent at Northampton Balloon Festival
Northampton Town Council are delighted to support the return of Northampton Balloon Festival to the Racecourse this summer. The event is run by Show Time Events Group (Northern) Ltd and will take place over three days from 18th- 20th August 2023.
As well as an array of balloons on display and flights throughout the weekend delivered by Vista Balloon Flights, further activities will include live arena... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:48 by NTC News
Northampton Town Council asks West Northants Council to reconsider its parking charges
At a specially convened Council meeting, Northampton Town Council unanimously agreed to ask West Northants Council (WNC) to reconsider their proposal to introduce a charge for those wishing to park in the town on a Sunday.
The Town Council welcomed WNC's decision to retain 2 hours free on a Saturday but have stated that now was not the time to introduce a Sunday charge. The Town Council also highlighted... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:42 by NTC News
Northampton Town Council Pleased to Have Donated £1,000 to the Daisy Suite Appeal
Northampton Town Council are proud to have donated £1,000 from the Town Mayor Councillor Dennis Meredith and Councillor Jackie Fuchshuber's Councillor Community Fund, to Northamptonshire Heath Charity's Daisy Suite Appeal.
The cheque was presented on the 10th February at 11.00 am at the Gallery Public House in Southfields, staff have been instrumental in raising of funds for this new venture "The... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:50 by NTC News
Northampton Town Council freeze the amount its residents pay.
Northampton Town Council has agreed to freeze the amount residents will pay in 2023/24 for the second year running.
Northampton Town Council (NTC) has agreed to freeze the amount residents will pay for the second year running in the next financial year beginning in April. The precept funds town council services and is collected as part of West Northamptonshire's wider council tax bill.
The decision to... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:24 by NTC News
Strategy Visioning Day
On Saturday 14th January, Councillors and officers from Northampton Town Council took part in a Visioning Day to develop our strategy run by James Corrigan from Council HR and Governance Support.
It was a really engaging day with everyone benefitting positively from the session. We look forward to creating our strategy as a result.
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:37 by NTC News
Study Visit Hosted by Weymouth Town Council
On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th January, Northampton Town Council visited Weymouth Town Council with Corby Town Council and the Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils with the support of the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils to discuss the challenges and experiences of establishing a newly formed local authority.
Cllr Jane Birch, Leader of Northampton Town Council, said:... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:03 by NTC News
Royal Mural
Northampton Town Council unveil the recently commissioned Royal Mural, in Northampton's Cultural Quarter
The mural was designed to both commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and look ahead to the future reign of His Majesty the King, Charles III. The project was generously funded by Northampton Town Councillor, Cllr. Nazim Choudary, through our Councillor Community Fund.
Artists, Liam Freeman and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:53 by NTC News
Special Guest Performance at Christmas Lights Switch On this Sat 26 Nov!
BILLY LOCKETT JOINS THE FESTIVITIES SINGING NEW TRACK 'GUIDING STAR (CHRISTMAS EVE)'
Joining Northampton Town Council's Christmas Lights Switch On this Saturday 26 November, Northampton-born singer-songwriter Billy Lockett will be performing his very own Christmas single 'Guiding Star' (Christmas Eve) released via Photo Finish Records. Billy will be on stage for the switch on countdown before ending... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:03 by Rachel Thomas
Christmas in Northampton 2022
The countdown to Christmas has begun! Join Northampton Town Council, Northampton Town Centre BID for a season of merriment this Christmas, with a variety of festive entertainment.
Festivities will commence with Northampton Town Council's annual Christmas Lights Switch On, Saturday 26th November. Join us for an afternoon of festivities from 1400. Father Christmas will be joined on stage by pantomime... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:37 by Rachel Thomas
Rotary Club's Annual Santa Fun Run 2022
After last year's success, the Rotary Club's Official Annual Santa Fun Run returns to the Racecourse for 2022. The event will take place on Sunday 11th December from 11am.
Don your Santa suit, gather your friends and family and join the fun at your own pace, with a choice of 2.5 or 5k.
Timings are as follows:
- 9:30 am Santa Suit collections start
- 10:30 am Warmup session
- 11:00 am Start of staggered Santa... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:06 by Rachel Thomas
