Who We Are & What We Do

Rushden Town Council comprises 21 members representing five wards and operates using a committee system. The main committees include Policy and Resources, Planning Consultation, and Community Services. Additionally, various working parties, such as the Events Working Party, are responsible for organising events throughout the year.

Council and committee meetings are typically held on Tuesday evenings at Rushden Hall, located in Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9NG. For a detailed schedule of upcoming meetings, please refer to the council's What's On Calendar, where you can also access associated agendas and minutes.

Rushden Town Council oversees all parks and the majority of open spaces within the town, manages the hiring of Rushden Hall for functions—including weddings, civil partnerships, and receptions—and is responsible for Newton Road Cemetery.

For a comprehensive list of services offered by the Town Council, please consult the A-Z of Services.

For further information or assistance, please contact the Town Council Office on 01933 316216 or email info@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk. The staff will be happy to provide advice and assistance.

Town Council elections will be held on 1 May, 2025

Our Councillors are elected or co-opted. If you would like to become a Councillor, or find out more about what they do, then please contact the Town Council Office.

Our committees have specific tasks and can have delegated powers.

We have a team of staff that work together to deliver the range of services we provide. They can be contacted through our office at Rushden Hall, by phone on 01933 316216 or email (see below).