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Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is celebrated nationally on 26th June every year. This years celebration coincided with the centenary of the Royal British Legion, as well as, the 100 year Anniversary of Northampton's own branch of the RBL. Due to Covid regulations, the usual parade and procession unfortunately did not take place this year and instead we took the celebrations online. Footage included contributions... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20 by Rachel Thomas
Northampton in Bloom
Northampton Town Council and partners are pleased to introduce Northampton in Bloom 2021, a lovely project bringing a myriad of colour to uplift the community throughout the summer months.
You may have already seen some of our beautiful floral containers including, tiered baskets, hanging baskets, lamp post baskets and barrier baskets appearing in the town, these floral containers will remain in place... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:01 by Rachel Thomas
Bands in the Park
Bands in the Park returns to the picturesque setting of the Abington Park Bandstand this summer with a 12 week program of a variety of acts, from brass bands to solo acts.
The event has always been increasingly popular, with extra chairs put out to enjoy the music amongst the trees. It is a fantastic day out for the whole family. We are proud of our parks and are thrilled the event has been able to... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:02 by Rachel Thomas
Town Council Election Results
The full results of the first election held on 6th May 2021 for councillors to serve on the new Northampton Town Council can be found here:
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/councillors-and-democracy/election-results/northampton-town-council
The first meeting of the 25 newly elected Town Councillors will be on Monday 17th May 2021 at 6pm. at which the Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor for the coming year... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 May 2021 13:43 by Rachel Thomas
Cllr Ashraf is Northampton Town Council's new First Citizen
Councillor Rufia Ashraf, the Chair of the Shadow Northampton Town Council has, from 1st April 2021, assumed the title of Town Mayor. She succeeds Councillor Brian Sargeant who was Mayor until the devolution of the Borough Council on 31st March.
Rufia, the 781st Mayor of Northampton, is born and bred in Northampton and is also proud of her Bangladeshi heritage. Cllr Ashraf has dedicated her career to... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:35 by Stuart Carter
Northampton declares a Climate Emergency
At a recent meeting, members of the new Northampton Town Council noted previous climate emergency declarations by both Northampton Borough Council and Northamptonshire County Council and unanimously agreed that, as a new Council it was vital to put the climate emergency at the forefront of any decisions they take. The Council therefore resolved to declare a Climate Emergency and set 2030 as the date... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:39 by Stuart Carter
New Town Council up and Running
From Thursday 1st April Northampton's new Town Council will be fully operational with its new, dedicated team of five staff starting in their roles. All statutory services previously provided by Northampton Borough Council will now be delivered by the new West Northants Council. The Town Council team will be making preparations for the first elected town councillors to take up their roles as the democratic... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:14 by Stuart Carter