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Councillor Stephen Hibbert becomes 783rd Mayor of Northampton
Today, Monday 15th May, Northampton Town Council held its annual Mayor Making Ceremony to formally declare Councillor Stephen Hibbert as the 783rd Mayor of Northampton.
Cllr Hibbert is joined by Elizabeth (Liz) Cox as his Mayoress and Cllr Paul Joyce and his wife Mylissa Joyce will be appointed as Deputy Mayor and Mayoress.
Cllr Hibbert holds a particular interest in homelessness and rough sleeping and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 May 2023 13:15 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
Convoy on route from Northampton to help children and families impacted by Ukrainian war
Two ambulances packed with supplies are on route to Poland and Ukraine – thanks to a trio from Northampton who are hand delivering goods to Polish schools and distribution centres near the Ukrainian border.
This convoy has been organised by Goodwill Solutions, Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District and Northampton Town Council – with both vehicles packed with school items... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 03 May 2023 15:39 by Sara Kennedy
Northampton’s Coronation Community Festival line up announced
An exciting day of live music and entertainment is in store for the Coronation Community Festival, taking place on Guildhall Road, Northampton, on Saturday 6th May between 10am and 4pm.
The free event, organised by Northampton Town Council, in partnership with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, West Northamptonshire Council, The Performing... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:50 by NTC News
Work underway to restore neglected town centre beauty spot
Work is underway to restore a forgotten green space in Northampton town centre to its former glory thanks to a lottery-funded volunteer project being staged as part of The Big Help Out to mark the King's Coronation weekend.
Groundworks have started this week in St Katherine's Gardens as part of plans to give the neglected area a new lease of life and make it an attractive place for shoppers and town... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:40 by Sara Kennedy
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
