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Save the Date - Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show 2021
SAVE THE DATE for... Rushden's Bark in the Park - fun dog show
Sunday 5th September 2021
The Walled Garden @ Hall Park
10am till 4pm
Sponsored by Gladwells Pet & Country Stores
More information coming soon!
Posted: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:46 by Michelle Lewis
Rushden Soap Box Derby is back for 2021!
It's the news you've all been waiting for! Rushden's infamous Soap Box Derby is back for 2021!Sunday 3 October - Get this date in your diary as it's one not to be missed.ENTRY CLASSES: AGES 6-11 / 12-16 / 17 +Entry forms available from: competitions@rushdentowncouncil.gov.ukSponsored by Kingtools Rushden
Posted: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:22 by Michelle Lewis
Mayor's surprise Anniversary visit for the Kempson's Golden Wedding
Last Saturday (19th June) Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman visited Vicki and Brian kempson as a surprise organised by their family to congratulate them on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
The mayor arrived at the Couple's home just as the celebratory family BBQ had started and they spent some time chatting…
Vicki, who has lived in Rushden all of her life, met Brian (originally from Bilston, Staffordshire)... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:37 by Michelle Lewis
Mayor visits Roy and Margaret on Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Last Thursday - 17th June, Town Mayor, Cllr Melanie Coleman visited Roy and Margaret Cave to congratulate them on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and to find out a bit more about their story…
Roy,83, previously a painter and decorator and Margaret, 78, worked for Coop Funeral directors, have both lived in Rushden all of their lives.
Roy has always been very sporty and played lots of sports including... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:42 by Michelle Lewis
Past Mayor's Cheque Presentation to Teenage Cancer Trust
Today at Rushden Hall, past Mayor Cllr Cesare Marinaro, and his wife Sabina, presented a cheque for £10,933.00 to Yvonne Mackintosh, of Teenage Cancer Trust, from monies raised during his Mayoral Year 2019 - 2020. Unfortunately the Covid pandemic has meant the presenting of these monies has been delayed.
The Charity is particularly personal to Cllr Marinaro, whilst his son was receiving treatment... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:56 by admin
Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - Road Closure Notification
Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - Road Closure Notification
Highways England wishes to advise drivers of planned overnight and weekend road closures, which are necessary to safely carry out improvement works around the junction including footway works on Station Road (A5028) and the A6N to Irthlingborough and works to the splitter islands on the A6 and A45 Western Arm.
Highways England also wishes... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:05 by Admin
Funding injection for North Northamptonshire Garden Communities
North Northamptonshire Council has secured £500,000 to plan for infrastructure linked to new growth provided by Garden Community developments in the area.
This is in addition to £125,000 funding to enable the Council to work on these projects, bringing the total to over £5 million since 2015.
The Council is planning to use the latest funding to undertake technical work on the following... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:46 by Michelle Lewis
Accessible play equipment at Spencer Park
A complimentary piece of accessible play equipment has been added to Spencer Park's play area.
Rushden Town Council have installed a wheelchair accessible roundabout to the play area, enabling children of differing abilities to join the fun and play together.
This in-ground roundabout has been designed to accept a centrally positioned wheelchair and is fitted with a two-user seat and deck mounted scooter.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:21 by Michelle Lewis
Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - Revised Road Closure Notification
Further to our earlier notification:
Following customer feedback, we've decided to replace the advertised 3-way traffic light system on Station Road (A5028) Higham Ferrers with a full road closure:
Temporary traffic lights will still remain on Hecham Way / Nightingale Way Station Road, Higham Ferrers to safely carry out electrical works
Please allow more time for your journey.
DATE DETAILS TIMES
10pm Sun... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:10 by Admin
Surface Dressing Programme Revision
The surface dressing programme has been revised.
Please click HERE for the latest information, updated daily.
On site signage is being changed accordingly.
Posted: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:15 by Admin
