An annual snapshot of the work North Northamptonshire Council is doing to become carbon neutral will be showcased at the authority’s Executive this week.The Carbon Management Plan Annual Progress Report 2022-23 notes the good work that has taken place as well as future projects to work towards carbon neutrality.In July 2021, the Council declared a climate and environment emergency, with the authority then committing to become carbon neutral by 2030. The Council’s Carbon Management Plan, which sets out the roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality, was approved in December 2022.Additionally, as part of the 2021/22 budget setting process, the Council earmarked...

10 June, 2024

Accommodation Concern, a Northamptonshire charity who provide advice in housing, debt, and benefits, alongside 45 beds of Supported Accommodation provision has had the impact of its current services and future ambitions recognised with its selection as a 2024 Weston Charity Awards winner.The award gives the charity the chance to invest in its future with strategic planning support from a dedicated team of four business experts, thanks to pro bono charity Pilotlight, and a core grant of £6,500 from the Garfield Weston Foundation.Accommodation Concern was chosen from over 180 applicants, all of which are frontline charities delivering youth, welfare, community or environment services...

10 June, 2024

Candidates for the Parliamentary Constituencies of Corby and East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough and Rushden have been announced.The list of individuals standing for election are as follows:Corby and East Northamptonshire:Lee Barron - Labour Party Karen Blott - Independent Lee Forster - The Green Party Christopher Lofts - Liberal Democrats Edward McDonald - Reform UK Thomas Pursglove - The Conservative PartyKettering:Jehad Aburamadan - Alliance for Democracy and Freedom Party Crispian Besley - Reform UK Emily Fedorowycz - The Green Party Jim Hakewill - Independent Philip Hollobone - The Conservative Party Matthew Murphy - Social Democratic Party Sarah Ryan -...

08 June, 2024

Candidates for the Parliamentary Constituencies of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton North, and Northampton South have been announced today.The Council has published today a Statement of Persons Nominated listing all individuals who will be standing for the election.Daventry:Stuart Andrew - The Conservative Party Candidate Scott Ewen Cameron - Reform UK Jonathan William Harris - Liberal Democrats Marianne Kimani - Labour Party Clare Patricia Slater - Green PartyNorthampton North:Anthony Antoniou - Reform UK Eishar Kaur Bassan - Green Party Dan Bennett - The Conservative Party Candidate Paul Leslie Clark – Independent Christopher Gordon Leggett - Liberal Democrats Khalid Razzaq -...

07 June, 2024

Whitworth FC fulfilled their promise of a memorable and enjoyable day for all ages at their end-of-May fundraiser. The event attracted over 600 spectators who watched 100 players participate in an extraordinary gathering of the football community. Bringing together past and present players there was plenty of skill, determination and effort from all players and ages and a few not so skilfull highlights that gave everyone a giggle.  Most importantly after the fun over £13k was raised for Kelly’s Heroes and Maxwell Mallows Brighter Future Fund.Martin Goodes, Chairman of Whitworth FC commented, "We knew it would be a good day,...

07 June, 2024

Award winning charity Groundwork Northamptonshire is seeking new trustees.The organisation, which runs a host of Northamptonshire green, cultural and creative projects and also works with young people and adults to help them overcoming challenges and find new opportunities, is seeking new trustees to help steer and grow the organisation. All the details are here: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/northamptonshire/were-seeking-new-trustees/Kate Williams, CEO of Groundwork Northamptonshire, explains: “A strong, skilled and committed board of trustees is at the heart of our governance. The expertise of our trustees underpins our governance and supports our senior leadership team with strategic direction, vision and goal setting.”Groundwork Northamptonshire is seeking...

06 June, 2024

Newly launched bursary will support teenagers with neurodiverse conditions to continue their education and secure volunteering placementsA Northamptonshire family have launched a new bursary scheme memory of their late son Harry Chadwick who died six years ago.Harry’s parents Jessica Pilkington and David Chadwick have joined forces with the county’s largest independent grant giving charity, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, to launch Harry’s Fund – a new bursary scheme for young people across the county with neurodiverse conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD, to support their education.Harry’s Fund has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Harry’s family and...

06 June, 2024

6 June marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and as part of the commemorations, lights will be lit and displayed across the local area.Council offices across North Northamptonshire will be taking part in the Lamp Light of Peace tribute with lamps being displayed in our Corby, Thrapston, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough offices.Lamp Lights of Peace will be lit at locations across the country to allow opportunities for individuals and communities to pay tribute to those that took part in D-Day and sacrificed their lives during World War 2.As well as the NNC lamp lightings, local town and parish...

06 June, 2024

Cynthia Spencer Hospice is encouraging the Northampton community to consider donating time to help out at its popular fundraisers to mark Volunteers’ Week (3rd-7th June).Following the success of the Colour Run at Overstone Park on Sunday, the hospice are calling for more people to come forward to help at similar events.The charity challenges require plenty of manpower to ensure they run smoothly and effectively.Cynthia Spencer Hospice has a full calendar of exciting events this year, including Cycle for Cynthia in September, as well as a need for volunteers to help with smaller collections in supermarkets and community collection tins.Anita Frith,...

06 June, 2024

Northamptonshire Membership organisation NNBN has joined the brand-new and innovative business club launched by Northampton Town Football Club.The Cobblers Business Club launches on 31st July and runs from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm in the Tollers Solicitors 1897 Suite at Sixfields Stadium. The Cobblers Business Club will bring four exciting events throughout the year in and around Northamptonshire with venues such as Silverstone Circuit, Playhouse and Hilton Northampton already announced as hosts for the club.Director Simon Cox said “We’re delighted that we’ve joined the Cobblers Business Club ahead of the forthcoming 2024/25 football season and that we can engage with...

04 June, 2024

The wait is nearly over! This weekend, on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, Delapré Abbey will host the very first Delapré Food Festival, a brand-new gastronomic extravaganza from the creators of Towcester Food Festival and Bite Street NN.Set within the stunning grounds of the historic Abbey, the festival is designed to be the perfect summer celebration of artisan food and drink. Crispin Slee, the event organiser, sharing his enthusiasm, said: “We can’t wait. The festival is going to be fantastic. Delapré is the perfect spot for the event. We’re going to bring the grounds to life for a grand...

04 June, 2024