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National Highways wishes to advise drivers of their road closure programme for the A45 Chowns Mill Improvement scheme.

The closures are necessary to safely carry out carriageway resurfacing and topsoil clearance/reinstatement and seeding.

Reminder of this weekend closure and new schedule is attached.

Remembrance Day 2021

Service at the War Memorial

Sunday 14th November

at 10.50AM

Unfortunately, we are unable to have the parade this year; however there will be the usual Remembrance Day service at Rushden War Memorial, which any organisations will be most welcome to attend. Please contact Rushden Town Council prior to the service to let us know numbers of attendees. If you wish to lay a wreath, please... Read More »

Local licensees have joined forces with North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and Northamptonshire Police to support a crackdown on illegal drug use in their pubs and nightspots.

On 27 August, NNC licensing and Police officers were welcomed into 11 local premises in Rushden, Raunds, Thrapston, Islip, Irthlingborough and Higham Ferrers, with drug dog, Hulk and his handler, Marcus Hart from Alpha K9 Security.... Read More »

Hall Park flies the flag as one of the country's best parks

We are delighted to hear that Hall Park, Rushden has been awarded its 8th #GreenFlagAward status.

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Hall Park is one of 2127 celebrating success today

Today, Rushden Town Council has raised the Green Flag Award at Hall Park. The award is the international... Read More »

As part of the East Northants Health and Wellbeing Festival from North Northamptonshire Council, Active Communities North Northamptonshire will be offering a self-led Xplorer event on Wednesday 27th October between 12pm and 3pm at Hall Park.

For more information on this and the map, please see the images attached.

At the end of the event and to claim a FREE prize, please visit The Pemberton Centre!

Rushden's Soap Box Derby 2021 – Roundup

At the beginning of the month after several days of heavy rain, the weather dried up, the sun came out and so did hundreds of spectators, all eager to watch Rushden's highly anticipated Soap Box Derby event at Hall Park. With 17 fantastically made karts, 36 brave drivers and many fit pushers, the atmosphere was buzzing. Some incredible finish times were... Read More »

Rushden's Christmas Lights Switch-on is back!

Saturday 27th November from Midday onwards...

Festive entertainment ~ Santa's Grotto ~ Local Traders ~ Nativity Scene ~ Food Stalls

With special guest 'Titan' the Robot!

Come and see Father Christmas and his real reindeer arrive at the grotto and join in with all the usual fun of the fair, music from DJ Nathan and other festive merriment!

Father Christmas... Read More »

A new Heritage Trail map for Rushden has been designed, and displayed in the community noticeboard at Rushden Lakes. We hope it will attract new visitors into the town to learn more about Rushden's local history and encourage them to explore the historical town.

The linear trail comprises of 17 points of local interest for all to enjoy.

An interactive version is also available on the Rushden Town App... Read More »

Rushden's Soap Box Derby 2021 has arrived!

THIS SUNDAY one of Rushden's most anticipated family events will take place at Hall Park, Rushden!

Sunday 3rd October 2021 / Racing Starts at 2pm!

Join us at Hall Park and marvel at the creativity and skill that the teams have put in, and cheer on your favourite to the finish line!

Many businesses from across Rushden are taking part in a 'Shop Local' Rushden campaign run by Rushden Town Council. The campaign aims to promote the array of independent shops, eateries and services within the town.

Businesses have put forward redeemable special offers and discount codes which are listed on Rushden Town App's 'Offers' tab. The app will be refreshed weekly until 30th November with different... Read More »