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Sensory Garden now open
What better way of celebrating Love Parks Week than to announce the opening of Hall Park's new Sensory Garden.
Created as the result of an idea put forward by councillors and the public, and enabled by the ENC Member Empowerment Fund from the late Councillor Ron Pinnock, an area of Hall Park previously used for composting, has now been transformed.
Working with Philip Read and other craftsmen, we have... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:54 by Michelle Lewis
Nene Valley Festival Grant Scheme
***CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS & EVENT ORGANISERS***
Here's your chance to apply for £500 of funding...
Nene Valley Festival Grant Scheme aims to support community groups, event organisers and tourism businesses to deliver events as part of the Nene Valley Festival which takes place from 10-18 September. Applicants are invited to apply for a grant of up to £500 that supports the festival... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:09 by Michelle Lewis
Hall Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks
In a record-breaking year Hall Park is raising its prestigious Green Flag Award
Today, Rushden Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Hall Park one of 2208 UK winners.
The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
After two years that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:42 by Michelle Lewis
Past Mayor Presents Cheque to the Royal British Legion (Rushden) Branch
Past Mayor, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, presented the Royal British Legion (Rushden) Branch with a cheque for £1,500.00, from monies raised during her Mayoral year.
Cllr Mrs Coleman raised a total of £6,412.80 for her chosen Charities during her Mayoral Year 2021 - 2022, with her main chosen Charities receiving the following;
- Royal British Legion (Rushden) Branch - £1,500.00
- Rowan... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:23 by admin
Rushden Outdoor Pre-School Learners Events
Strong Start are hosting 4 x 1hr outdoor sessions at Rushden's Hall Park, with activities and information to help you and your child be ready to start pre-school or school.
Each session children can take part in a craft activity, use resources and play games linked to their learning. The programme will include a variety of activity ideas to help your child develop the key skills they will need to start... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:56 by Michelle Lewis
New Interactive Town Guide for Rushden
Rushden Town Council are excited to launch the new interactive Town Guide for Rushden
We have worked with KM Media and Pilot Creative Marketing to create this new Interactive Town Guide.
Packed with information on the town's facilities, businesses, Heritage and events, it's a great tool for newcomers and long-established residents alike. You can browse the pages and click on photos and other items to... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:53 by Michelle Lewis
Bleed Box installed at Spencer Park
Off the Streets NN CIC have installed their third Bleed Box in Rushden, this time in Spencer Park, located on the back of the pavilion.
Rushden Town Council has been working with 'Off The Streets NN' - a local anti-knife crime group, to help find suitable locations for several bleed control kits that can be used to provide emergency aid to treat patients injured in a serious violent crime.
This particular... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:12 by Michelle Lewis
Planning Committee meeting change of date
Due to exceptional heat, tonight's Planning Committee meeting has been changed to Thursday evening.
Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:01 by Michelle Lewis
Hall Park’s new sensory garden is near to completion
Hall Park's new sensory garden is near to completion
Created as the result of an idea put forward by councillors and the public, and enabled by the ENC Member Empowerment Fund from the late Councillor Ron Pinnock, an area of Hall Park previously used for composting, has now been transformed.
Working with Philip Read and other craftsmen, we have now created a sensory garden totally in keeping with the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:41 by Michelle Lewis
Emergency Road Closure - Newton Road, Rushden
Information received this morning.
Emergency road closure from Western Power for Newton Road, Rushden. The road will be closed for 7 days from 7th July 2022 for repairs to a cable fault. Please find below a plan showing the extent of the closure and the proposed diversion route.
Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:41 by Admin
