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Highways England reminds Drivers planning essential journeys this weekend to allow extra time if planning to travel through the A45/A6 Chowns Mill junction in Northamptonshire.

The roundabout is to be closed this weekend to allow extensive re-surfacing work to be carried out. There will also be a full weekend closure from 12 to 15 March. Once completed, drivers will notice smoother and quieter journeys... Read More »

Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - CANCELLED weekend Closure

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've postponed this weekend's full closure of the A45/A6 Chowns Mill roundabout.

Next weekend's closures will still go ahead as planned.

We'll fully close the A45/A6 Chowns Mill roundabout on weekend of 12 to 14 March to complete the resurfacing work.

We'll write out to you closer to the time to confirm all... Read More »

We're working hard to complete the A45 Chowns Mill Improvement work as safely and quickly as possible. Work is progressing well and we remain on track to complete the work by Winter 2021/2022.

Unfortunately, we need to delay the re-opening of Station Road (A5028) to late-April 2021. We recognise that this may be frustrating, please be assured that we're working hard to complete the work at this location... Read More »

During the day this week we will continue to work on kerbing, drainage and preparing for laying Tarmac this weekend. The road sweeper will be present during the day across all areas

There will be minimal nighttime work during the week, however we will have a closure of the southern half of the roundabout on Wednesday & Thursday to prepare for the forthcoming weekend works.

At the weekend, (weather... Read More »

Date for your diary 📔: Recovery Through Enterprise Business Festival 22.02-28.02 🗓

For all your business top tips and support this year! A series of podcasts, webinars and conferences designed to help our local community 😊

For more information and the schedule of events please follow this link 👉 https://recoverythroughenterprise.co.uk/business-festival/

The Rushden Cyclists are spreading the love this Valentine's ❤️

A45 / A6 Chowns Mill improvement work – weekend closures

Over the past year, we've made good progress on our work to improve the A45/A6 Chowns Mill Roundabout. Once complete, the improvements will reduce congestion, improve safety and provide better crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

To safely complete the surfacing of the roundabout, we will need to close it and the roads approaching... Read More »

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the passing of a former Rushden Mayor, Tony Helsdown.

Bruno, as he was known in the town, was Mayor of Rushden from 2007 to 2008, with his late wife Peggy at his side. The Mayoral robes were gifted to the town by Bruno.

He was a great character and had a story for every subject and his love of the town was displayed by his generosity and support... Read More »

Voluntary and community sector organisations across East Northants are reminded that they could be eligible for funding to help them with their work.

East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) helped nearly 30 community projects and groups between October and December 2020 with funding advice for a variety of projects, including building repairs, improvements to community facilities and making buildings Covid-19... Read More »

Following the sad death of Councillor Ron Pinnock on 30th October 2020, a Casual Vacancy was declared to East Northants Council and a Notice of Vacancy was produced by ENC on 17th December 2020 (Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972). This vacancy was duly advertised by Rushden Town Council on their notice boards and website and was also advertised by ENC on their website. No poll was claimed... Read More »