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​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.

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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.

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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.

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​Relaxed parking enforcement introduced during the covid-19 lockdown is set to revert to normal from Monday 3rd August 2020.

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​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.

  1. Warning to open water swimmers – stay away from ponds and lakes at Northamptonshire’s country parks
  2. Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge
  3. Northamptonshire County Council appoints new Interim Chief Executive of Children’s Trust
  4. First tranche of active travel walking and cycling measures start to take shape
  5. Northamptonshire libraries to introduce phased reopening
  6. Birth registrations service to reopen via online booking system
  7. More than 500 people attend Digital Northampton’s second annual showcase

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Voi shared e-bikes arrive in Kettering
February 11, 2021
Voi shared e-bikes arrive in Kettering
Kettering residents can now hire Voi e-bikes to circulate safely while adhering to the social distancing recommendations.
Northamptonshire Highways ready to grit county's roads from October to April
February 11, 2021
Northamptonshire Highways ready to grit county's roads from October to April
Northamptonshire Highways is on standby to grit the county's roads from October to April during periods of snow and ice.
Repair and strengthening works on Nine Arches Bridge in Thrapston
February 11, 2021
Repair and strengthening works on Nine Arches Bridge in Thrapston
​Repair and strengthening works on Nine Arches Bridge in Thrapston over the River Nene on Bridge Street/Kettering Road are set to take place between February and July 2021, lasting around five months.
Life changing opportunity for people to build a new career in construction
February 11, 2021
Life changing opportunity for people to build a new career in construction
​Helping people lay the foundations for a career in the construction industry is the aim of Northamptonshire County Council’s construction skills programme, and over 400 people have now graduated from this free training, with many more due to complete their courses in the next few weeks.
Distribution of school holiday food vouchers for February half term
February 11, 2021
Distribution of school holiday food vouchers for February half term
Northamptonshire County Council will be distributing school holiday food vouchers for the February half term. All families with eligible children will receive a voucher to the value of £15 per eligible child for the week.
Motorists warned as Bus lane enforcement will start soon
February 11, 2021
Motorists warned as Bus lane enforcement will start soon
Motorists are being warned that fines will soon be issued for those illegally using bus lanes in some parts of the county
Small Business Grants launched to help Northamptonshire start-up entrepreneurs and businesses
February 11, 2021
Small Business Grants launched to help Northamptonshire start-up entrepreneurs and businesses
The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire (BIPC) is supporting the local business community with the launch of its Reset, Restart programme.
Changes to council services - Coronavirus
January 12, 2021
Changes to council services - Coronavirus
A range of online courses are now available from the Council for local residents living in Northampton and surrounding areas.
Urgent appeal to residents to return community healthcare equipment
January 12, 2021
Urgent appeal to residents to return community healthcare equipment
Northamptonshire residents are being asked to return community healthcare equipment they no longer need.
Library Plus presents Pacesetter’s 21 for 21
January 12, 2021
Library Plus presents Pacesetter’s 21 for 21
Northamptonshire LibraryPlus has partnered with Pacesetter Sports and Wellbeing to produce a series of seven videos called “Pacesetter’s 21 for 21”.
Trading Standards reminder for bird keepers
December 10, 2020
Trading Standards reminder for bird keepers
​Trading Standards is reminding Northamptonshire bird keepers that they need to protect their birds from avian flu.
County council to deliver care at four care homes
December 10, 2020
County council to deliver care at four care homes
​Northamptonshire County Council is taking on responsibility for the delivery of care services at four care centres in the county.
Northamptonshire’s residents urged to protect over 60s and the NHS
December 10, 2020
Northamptonshire’s residents urged to protect over 60s and the NHS
All Northamptonshire's residents are being told they must continue to follow the national guidance to avoid a rise in cases and if they must leave the house, to be super alert to the dangers of transmission.
Northamptonshire County Council launch Christmas tree colouring contest to brighten up windows across Northants
December 10, 2020
Northamptonshire County Council launch Christmas tree colouring contest to brighten up windows across Northants
Northamptonshire County Council has launched a children's Christmas tree colouring contest to brighten up windows and homes across Northants. Back in the summer, windows were filled with colourful rainbows to say thank you to the NHS and key workers, and the county council hopes to see this once again – but this time with Christmas trees.
Pioneering project returns to offer free training for people to develop construction skills
December 10, 2020
Pioneering project returns to offer free training for people to develop construction skills
​The pioneering Northamptonshire Construction Skills Programme has returned for a second phase to deliver free training courses in core construction skills for anyone looking to build a career in the sector, thanks to Northamptonshire County Council’s successful bid for further Government funding to continue the programme.
Distribution of school holiday food vouchers for the Christmas holiday period
December 10, 2020
Distribution of school holiday food vouchers for the Christmas holiday period
Northamptonshire County Council will be distributing school holiday food vouchers for the Christmas holiday period. All families with eligible children will receive a voucher to the value of £30 per eligible child for the two week period.
Emergency planning maintain animal welfare gold standard
October 02, 2020
Emergency planning maintain animal welfare gold standard
​For the 12th year running Northamptonshire County Council has been awarded a Gold Contingency Planning Footprint in the RSPCA's Community Animal Welfare Footprint scheme.
New Chief Executive for the Children’s Trust
October 02, 2020
New Chief Executive for the Children’s Trust
Northamptonshire County Council has welcomed the appointment of a new Chief Executive for the Children’s Trust. Colin Foster will be joining the Trust from Bedford Borough Council where he has been Director of Children’s Services.
Northamptonshire County Council encourages children to get ‘back to school safely’
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.