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NN10 Get Together Rushden to Higham Ferrers
NN10 Get Together Rushden to Higham Ferrers 5k on Sunday 24th March 2019
Rushden and Higham Ferrers Town Councils are pleased to launch a 5k social run across Rushden and Higham Ferrers on Sunday 24th March at 9am. The NN10 Rushden to Higham Ferrers 5k starts and finishes at Rushden Station and Transport Museum and its aims are to create a strong sense of community by attracting a cross section of local... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:40 by Admin
Competition
Budding artists and writers of all ages are being urged to enter a unique competition to have their design displayed on a local tunnel to commemorate the heritage of Rushden.
East Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with Nenescape and Heritage Lottery, are asking local residents to design the Washbrook Road tunnel mural by creating an image which showcases the history and heritage of Rushden or... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:39 by admin
Where will you be sleeping on Friday 25 January 2019?
Where will you be sleeping on Friday 25 January 2019?
According to the latest figures (collected in the autumn of 2017 and published in January 2018), 4,751 people were sleeping rough in England. The figure has been rising for the past 7 years.
The East Midlands region has seen an increase of 23% in rough sleeping since 2016 compared with a national increase of 15%.
All the signs are that the figures... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:06 by Admin
Holocaust Memorial Day
Rushden Town Council will be holding a short service to observe Holocaust Memorial Day, on Monday 28th January 2019, at 10.00am, at the Rushden War Memorial.
There will be a short reading, one minute of silence and the lighting of a candle. We would welcome anyone who wishes to attend this service to remember the Holocaust and all subsequent acts of genocide.
Posted: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:05 by admin
Severe weather emergency Protocol (SWEP)
Sent on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council
Subject: Severe weather emergency Protocol (SWEP)
Rough Sleeper Severe Weather Provision... Night time temperatures are due to increase above zero. As a result the Council has de-activated it's Severe Weather Scheme for rough sleepers.
Despite the closure of East Northamptonshire's provision. If you, or someone you are aware of, are facing the prospect of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:29 by Admin
Rough Sleeper Severe Weather Provision Statement from East Northamptonshire Council
Rough Sleeper Severe Weather Provision Statement from East Northamptonshire Council
This facility is only for rough sleepers currently in the East Northamptonshire District. All Local Authorities are required to operate a rough sleeper provision therefore rough sleepers in other areas should contact their local council for assistance.
Due to the current severe weather, the Council has activated it's... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:23 by Admin
LOST KEYS
Some keys have been found in the Dog Area in Hall Park. Please telephone 01933 316216 if they could be yours. A description of the key fob will be required. Thanks.
Posted: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:28 by admin
Volunteers Needed
📖📚VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN READ IN LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS📖📚
Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:41 by Admin
Thank you.
Volunteers, Staff, Councillors, Mayor, taking a well deserved soup break after taking down the christmas lights at the weekend.
Rushden Town Council would like to thank you all for all the hard work that you do.
Posted: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:01 by Admin
