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The Queen's Beasts are roaming free around Rushden. Catch a selfie with them if you dare and share it with us!

We are pleased to bring you events over the four-day UK bank holiday weekend (Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June) to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee as well as an extended 'Celebrate Rushden' annual programme of events (this year, Saturday 28 May to Sunday 12 June).

On offer is a diverse selection... Read More »

The Queen's Beefeaters have cycled into Rushden today, in preparation for Rushden Celebrates The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022

We are pleased to bring you events over the four-day UK bank holiday weekend (Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June) to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee as well as an extended 'Celebrate Rushden' annual programme of events (this year, Saturday 28 May to Sunday 12 June).

On offer is... Read More »

Notice Of Election

Rushden Town Council Election of a Parish Councillor for the Electoral Area: Rushden Hayden Central

notice-of-election-rushden-town-council-(rushden-hayden-central-ward).pdf (rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk)

The Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making of Rushden Town Council was held on the evening of Tuesday 17th May 2022, and we are delighted to announce the election of the Town Mayor, for the Civic Year 2022 / 2023:-

Town Mayor: Cllr Adrian Winkle

Mayor's Consort: Mrs Tracey Winkle

The Deputy Mayor for the Civic Year 2022 / 2023 was elected as follows:

Deputy Mayor: Cllr Mrs Sarah Peacock

Deputy Mayor's... Read More »

Press Release

We are proud to be part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities on June 2, 2022

Rushden Town Council has announced plans to light a Beacon for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee on the evening of Thursday, June 2, 2022.

The Beacon is one of thousands being lit in the UK and the Commonwealth, and forms part of the official programme announced by Buckingham Palace for the... Read More »

Sadly we have recently experienced several acts of mindless vandalism within our parks and open spaces.As you can see from these photos, this includes… damage to the multi play unit at Ascot Road, damage to the newly installed mural at Spencer Park Pavilion and most shockingly, damage to the accessible toilets at Spencer Park. We've also experienced a lot of bin fires and smashed glass bottles.... Read More »

On Saturday 7th May the Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Melanie Coleman, attended the official re-opening of Rushden Museum and had the honour of cutting the ribbon.

The Mayor made these comments, "It was a pleasure to attend the long awaited re-opening of this little gem. "I had great fun starting the Jubilee mosaic."

Rushden Museum is located in Hall Park. It is free to visit (donations are welcome). Open Saturday... Read More »

'New Public Spaces for Rushden' Questionnaire

Rushden Town Council together with consultants Troy Planning + Design have developed a set of drawings and documents for Rushden Town Centre in a bid to secure funding from North Northamptonshire Council for three projects with ideas and visions based on long held aspirations for new and much needed public and green spaces within the town centre. We'd appreciate... Read More »

Information received today

I have received an emergency road closure from Anglian Water for Higham Road, Rushden.

The road will be closed for seven days from 4th May 2022 for burst main repairs.

Please see attached a plan showing the extent of the closure and the proposed diversion route.

After a lengthy consultation, we have now identified 34 sites in Rushden where we can position SID signs (Speed Indication Devices). Rushden Town Council has now purchased 4 mobile signs and we will be placing these in various locations throughout the town to help monitor speeding and road safety.

The initial locations will be Higham Road, Irchester Road and Avenue Road, with one on Wellingborough Road... Read More »