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Rough Sleeper Severe Weather Provision
Information received this morning from East Northamptonshire Council.
Rough Sleeper Severe Weather Provision
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 forecast of a severe storm for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:34 by Admin
Rushden Town Council submits Planning Application for new sports and community facilities at Manor Park site
Rushden Town Council are pleased to announce that we have submitted a Planning Application for an ambitious project to provide new sports and community facilities for the town.
The new 60 acre (24 hectares) site is on land situated to the south of Rushden, close to Manor Park.The first phase of this project is to be the construction of a new sports/community building, which will accommodate Rushden... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:34 by Michelle Lewis
Northamptonshire Amateur Swimming County Championship
On Sunday 26th January the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, attended the 2020 Northamptonshire Amateur Swimming Association County Championships, at Corby International Pool.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:32 by admin
Afternoon Tea Borneo Expedition Fundraiser
On Saturday 25th January the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, attended an Afternoon Tea fundraising event, at the Bede House, Higham Ferrers.
A total of £1,145.86 was raised, which will go towards a four week volunteering expedition to Borneo for Alfie Burge, to help build a sustainable community for the local people and help with deforestation.
For further information and to donate to Alfie's... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:09 by admin
Rushden’s Soap Box Derby 2020 is here! ‘On your marks, get set, GO!’
It's arrived! A date is in the diary for one of Rushden's most anticipated family events, and entry forms are now live. Rushden's Soap Box Derby will be held at Hall Park on Sunday 7th June, as a part of Rushden Town Council's 'Celebrate Rushden' Week.
If you and your team think you have what it takes to become Rushden's Soap Box Derby Champions of 2020, just download an entry form from the link below... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:03 by Michelle Lewis
Grove Road, Rushden, Road Closure 27th - 29th January 2020.
Information received this morning from Northamptonshire Highways.
Dear All
Northamptonshire Highways are requiring to carry out carriageway repairs on Grove Road, Rushden. To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed from the 27th January for up to three days between 8am and 4pm.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=116236337
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:37 by Admin
Chowns Mill Roundabout Public Information Event - 5th & 8th February
PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT - CHOWNS MILL ROUNDABOUT
Information received today from Highways England
I am writing to let you know that we will be carrying out improvement works to the Chowns Mill roundabout in early February 2020.
To mark the start of works we are holding Public Information Events on 5 and 8 February. These sessions will give road users, businesses and the local community an opportunity... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:32 by Admin
One lane closure Rushden Lakes Roundabout & Chowns Mill Roundabout - 26th January 2020
Information received this morning from Highways England.
Highways England wish to notify you that for safety reasons, their contractor Western Power Distribution, will have one lane closed on the A45 Eastbound between Rushden Lakes roundabout & Chowns Mill roundabout, Sunday 26th January from 0700hrs to 1400hrs, please plan your journey as some delay may be encountered.
Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:51 by Admin
Road Closure High Street into John Clark Way - 13th February 2020
Information received today from Northamptonshire Highways.
Dear All,
Anglian Water are requiring to carry out repairs to a manhole cover on the right turn lane on High Street into John Clark Way. To carry out these works safely will require that the right turn is prohibited for one night between 8pm and 6am and it is expected to take place on the 13th February 2020.
The restriction and diversion can be... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:41 by Admin
LED Street Light Improvement Programme
We are currently undertaking a programme of works to replace all the street lights under the ownership of Rushden Town Council.
The lights will be upgraded to LED (light-emitting diode) street lighting fixtures, which will provide brighter, more targeted lighting to roads and pavements, thus improving the quality of lighting for the town's residents and businesses.
These eco-friendly lights benefit from... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:21 by Michelle Lewis
