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***NOTICE***Under national guidance John Scarrott and Sons Funfair will go ahead at Spencer Park, Rushden. However, As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, the fair will close at 7.30pm on Sunday evening (18th September) it will remain closed on Monday 19th for the funeral and reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

***CANCELLED*** Heritage Day

With deepest respect to the Royal Family at this very sad time and in accordance with latest guidance, Heritage Day scheduled to take place on Sunday 18th September is now cancelled.

Unfortunately, we have been unable to reschedule to an appropriate date, but we do look forward to welcoming you all at next year's event.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Adrian Winkle will make the town declaration of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III at the War Memorial in Rushden tomorrow (Sunday 11 September) at 4.30pm.

The reading will follow national proclamations as well as the County proclamation on the same day.

https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/news/residents-urged-attend-historic-proclamation-accession-king-charles-iii... Read More »

***CANCELLED*** Full Council Meeting

It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.

The Town Council and the people of Rushden are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty. Our sincere condolences go to family members.

We will keep our website updated with details of how you can access books of condolence, both physical and online, as soon as that information is available.... Read More »

Notice of Vacancy in office of Councillor

Rushden Town Council

Rushden Spencer South Ward Notice is hereby given

NOTICE OF VACANCY (rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk)

***Rushden and Higham Link Bus Service***

We have recently been advised by Northamptonshire Highways that unfortunately, Expresslines will be withdrawing their Rushden and Higham Link bus service as of Saturday 24th September.

We are hoping for the service to be reinstated and that a contract will be going out for tender to ascertain if another bus operator would be prepared to take the service over.... Read More »

The town council office will be closed on Monday 5th September but will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 6th September.For anything urgent please phone: 07930451980

The town council office will be closed on Monday 5th September but will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 6th September.For anything urgent please phone: 07930451980

Media statement: Council mourns loss of town councillorCouncillors and staff are deeply saddened by the loss of Councillor Sarah Peacock who died on Monday 15th August 2022, following a period of illness.

Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with her husband, family and friends at this very sad time.

The union flag flies at half-mast at the Memorial Gardens, Rushden, as a mark of respect for this... Read More »