Tags: Community
Emergency bleed kit cabinet installed at Northampton Train Station
A life-saving emergency bleed kit cabinet is now installed at Northampton Train Station, as the result of a partnership project between community organisation Off the Streets NN, Northampton Town Council and Northamptonshire Police.
The cabinet, containing a bleed control kit, is located on the train station's external wall to the side of the main pedestrian entrance on Black Lion Hill and can be accessed... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:40 by NTC News
Neglected town centre beauty spot is given new lease of life
A forgotten green space in Northampton town centre that had become a magnet for crime and anti-social behaviour has gone from 'grey to gorgeous' thanks to a lottery-funded volunteer project staged as part of The Big Help Out to mark the King's Coronation weekend.
As a result of the project, led by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District and Northampton Town Council, St Katherine's Gardens... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00 by NTC News
Residents invited to Annual Town Meeting
Residents of the Northampton parish area are invited to attend Northampton Town Council's Annual Town Meeting on Monday 22nd May, at 6pm in the Jeffery Room, the Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton.
The meeting, also referred to as the Town Electors Meeting, is open to all those on the electoral roll in Northampton parish and provides an opportunity for the public to ask questions to the Town Council.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 May 2023 10:41 by NTC News
Eid Festival returns to Becket's Park
The Northampton Eid Management Group are pleased to present the second annual Eid Festival from 12 - 6pm on Sunday 30th April at Becket's Park.
With support from Northampton Town Council, the Eid celebrations will return again this Spring. Marking a significant event in the Muslim calendar, the end of Ramadan - a month of prayer and fasting, all are welcome to come together for a community day full... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:34 by Sara Kennedy
Bands in the Park returns to Abington Park
Live music performances will take place between 2 and 5pm every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 16th April to 24th September at Northampton's Abington Park.
Bands in the Park, which is organised by Northampton Town Council and sponsored by The Park Café, will see the park come to life with free live music, kicking off with the Lincoln Noel Jazz Trio on Sunday 16th April.
The programme will... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:54 by Sara Kennedy
Celebrate St George's Day in Northampton
St George's Day will be celebrated in Northampton on Sunday, 23rd April between 10am and 2pm, with Northampton Town Council providing a range of activities and entertainment throughout the day, including a performance by traditional Morris dancers.
Celebrations start at 10am with the raising of the St George's flag and a speech by the Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Dennis Meredith, outside the Guildhall... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:43 by Sara Kennedy
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