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Information received today from Northamptonshire Highways.

Dear All

Northamptonshire Highways are requiring to carry out carriageway repairs on Pightles Terrace, Rushden. To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed from the 22nd January for up to three days between 8am and 4pm.

The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=116179364

Information received today from Northamptonshire Highways.

Dear All,

Northamptonshire Highways are requiring to close the A6, Liberty Way, Rushden, for one night to carry out urgent drainage works. It is expected to be closed on the 21st January from 8pm until 6am on the 22nd January.

The closure can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=116177271

If you require more information about the works please... Read More »

A CCTV System that covers Hall Park and Rushden Hall is benefiting from a state-of-the-art upgrade.

The upgrade comprises of four domed cameras which provide exceptional clarity, along with a comprehensive system that uses the very latest technology and is linked to the Crime Secure Monitoring Centre, Daventry. Footage from the cameras is also accessible to Rushden Town Council from Rushden Hall.

This... Read More »

On Sunday 22nd December the Town Mayor, Cllr Cesare Marinaro, held his Civic Carol Service at St Peter's Church, Rushden.

Special thanks to Revd Rachel Hawkins of St Peter's Church and to all that attended.

(Pictured from left Mayor of Higham Ferrers, Cllr Chris O'Rourke, Mayor of Wisbech, Cllr Michael Hill, Mayor and Mayoress of Raunds, Cllr Richard Levell and his wife Magdalene, Mayor and Mayoress... Read More »

Sunday saw a fantastic turnout of support for Rushden & Wellingborough's Cocaine Anonymous group at their self-funded, live street art event, which took place at both Jubilee and Spencer Park.

Attendees watched in awe and anticipation as Nath Nice, the professional and extremely talented Graffiti Artist transformed a skate ramp and a park fence with two large graffiti murals highlighting the group's... Read More »

East Northamptonshire Residents Survey 2020 is open. Let them know what you think about their services and help influence how they provide them.

For more information, please click on the following link http://ow.ly/FqZW50xNQbL

Notification of the A45 Chowns Mill Roundabout improvement scheme, which is due to start in February 2020.

Notification of the A45 Chowns Mill Roundabout improvement scheme, which is due to start in February 2020.

An update from Northamptonshire Police

We are pleased to share the following update from Northamptonshire Police regarding Operation Viper and the action that is being taken to tackle drug and gang related crime in your area:

Operation Viper is the Northamptonshire Police's operation to crack down on those involved in drug and gang related crime. It tackles the supply of Class A drugs in Northamptonshire,... Read More »

📚📖The Lost History of Jazz in Northamptonshire 📚📖

A history of jazz in Northamptonshire from 1947 to 1972 has recently come to light after being hidden for 46 years. It was written in 1973 by Mr Eric Barrett, a past Mayor and
businessman of Higham Ferrers.

Eric was also a good musician, playing the trumpet and
undoubtedly quite a "jazz fanatic" in the heydays playing with the Jack Lantsbery... Read More »