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A statement about the planned event from the local police, council and Public Health.

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Since 2015, Northamptonshire County Council and other local partners have been involved in the #30days30waysUK campaign which aims to inspire and empower people to be ready and better prepared for a wide range of risks and their consequences, such as flooding, fire and power cuts.

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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire County Council would like to remind people to be cautious and think about water safety as more people choose to 'staycation' this summer.

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KierWSP Northamptonshire Highways have recently completed the next phase of a dual carriageway in Northamptonshire as part of the work to improve the link between Northampton and Kettering.

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Northamptonshire County Council is supporting a new government campaign to reassure parents and students that schools and colleges are ready for their return next month.

  1. Northamptonshire County Council awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces
  2. Portfolio lead members announced for North Northamptonshire unitary preparations
  3. Residents of Northampton urged to take action as cases rise
  4. Northamptonshire County Council to begin extensive ‘surface dressing’ road repairs across the county
  5. Northamptonshire County Council secures new ‘green’ energy contracts
  6. Changes to parking in resident permit zones and high density residential areas
  7. 23,108 archaeological objects have been found by the public in Northants
  8. Warning to open water swimmers – stay away from ponds and lakes at Northamptonshire’s country parks
  9. Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge
  10. Northamptonshire County Council appoints new Interim Chief Executive of Children’s Trust

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September 15, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council encourages children to get ‘back to school safely’
Northamptonshire County Council is supporting a new government campaign to reassure parents and students that schools and colleges are ready for their return next month.
Nature has a home on new A43 road in Northamptonshire
September 15, 2020
Nature has a home on new A43 road in Northamptonshire
KierWSP Northamptonshire Highways have recently completed the next phase of a dual carriageway in Northamptonshire as part of the work to improve the link between Northampton and Kettering.
People urged to think ‘water safety’ after rising visitor numbers at Northamptonshire country parks
September 15, 2020
People urged to think ‘water safety’ after rising visitor numbers at Northamptonshire country parks
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire County Council would like to remind people to be cautious and think about water safety as more people choose to 'staycation' this summer.
"September is prepareness month" celebrates its sixth year
September 15, 2020
"September is prepareness month" celebrates its sixth year
Since 2015, Northamptonshire County Council and other local partners have been involved in the #30days30waysUK campaign which aims to inspire and empower people to be ready and better prepared for a wide range of risks and their consequences, such as flooding, fire and power cuts.
Statement regarding Wellingborough Horse Fair
September 15, 2020
Statement regarding Wellingborough Horse Fair
A statement about the planned event from the local police, council and Public Health.
Northamptonshire County Council secures new ‘green’ energy contracts
August 10, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council secures new ‘green’ energy contracts
Northamptonshire County Council has secured two new ‘green’ energy contracts with the buying group, Laser. The contracts will cover all council buildings and street lighting, and will cost £12m over the next 4 years.
Northamptonshire County Council to begin extensive ‘surface dressing’ road repairs across the county
August 10, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council to begin extensive ‘surface dressing’ road repairs across the county
Northamptonshire County Council will begin its extensive ‘surface dressing’ road repairs across the county from Wednesday 29th July 2020. The work is being carried out by Northamptonshire Highways and will provide a cost-effective way of preserving and extending the life of highways in Northamptonshire.
Residents of Northampton urged to take action as cases rise
August 10, 2020
Residents of Northampton urged to take action as cases rise
​Latest government figures published this week (22 July) show that the coronavirus infection rate in the borough of Northampton remains above the national rate (455.6 per 100,000) and regional average at 535.2 per 100,000.
Portfolio lead members announced for North Northamptonshire unitary preparations
August 10, 2020
Portfolio lead members announced for North Northamptonshire unitary preparations
The leader of the North Northamptonshire Shadow Authority has today announced the councillors who will have a portfolio role in the unitary preparations for the new council in the north.
Northamptonshire County Council awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces
August 10, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces
Northamptonshire County Council is among three local businesses who have achieved a Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold award for actively demonstrating their support and advocacy for the Armed Forces community.
Changes to parking in resident permit zones and high density residential areas
July 20, 2020
Changes to parking in resident permit zones and high density residential areas
​Relaxed parking enforcement introduced during the covid-19 lockdown is set to revert to normal from Monday 3rd August 2020.
23,108 archaeological objects have been found by the public in Northants
July 13, 2020
23,108 archaeological objects have been found by the public in Northants
​The British Museum has announced that its Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has hit a milestone 1.5 million archaeological objects, including 23,108 found by members of the public in Northamptonshire.
Warning to open water swimmers – stay away from ponds and lakes at Northamptonshire’s country parks
July 08, 2020
Warning to open water swimmers – stay away from ponds and lakes at Northamptonshire’s country parks
‘Steer clear of unsafe lakes and ponds if you want to open water swim,’ is the message from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS).
Northamptonshire County Council appoints new Interim Chief Executive of Children’s Trust
July 07, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council appoints new Interim Chief Executive of Children’s Trust
Northamptonshire County Council has welcomed the appointment of a new Interim Chief Executive for the Children’s Trust.
Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge
July 07, 2020
Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge
Northamptonshire County Council’s Libraries are inviting all children to join the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020.
More than 500 people attend Digital Northampton’s second annual showcase
July 07, 2020
More than 500 people attend Digital Northampton’s second annual showcase
​More than 500 people signed up to attend Digital Northampton’s second annual tech innovation showcase, Merged Futures 2020, which was held virtually last Friday (12 June).
Birth registrations service to reopen via online booking system
July 07, 2020
Birth registrations service to reopen via online booking system
​Following Government guidance clarifying that registration services are now permitted to open in England, Northamptonshire County Council’s registration service will re-open to take birth registrations, notice of marriage and corrections via an online booking system from Monday 22 June.
Northamptonshire libraries to introduce phased reopening
July 07, 2020
Northamptonshire libraries to introduce phased reopening
Following the government announcement that libraries are able to re-open to the public in early July, Northamptonshire Libraries will be introducing a phased reopening to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.
First tranche of active travel walking and cycling measures start to take shape
July 07, 2020
First tranche of active travel walking and cycling measures start to take shape
The first tranche of measures to establish temporary and permanent cycle and walking schemes in light of changes to lockdown have been announced by Northamptonshire County Council.