County set to benefit from increase in Business Rates retention
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018 in Business rates newsAn announcement from central Government has confirmed that a bid by all Northamptonshire councils to be part of a pilot programme to keep a greater percentage of Business Rates in 2019/20 has been successful.
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Parliamentary Order laid to postpone Northamptonshire elections
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsThe Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, today lay before Parliament an Order under the Local Government Act 2000.
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Residents find out more about East Northamptonshire Local Plan
Published on Tuesday, 11 December 2018 in Planning and buildings newsResidents from across the district came together at two public consultation events for the Local Plan Part 2.
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New scheme launched in Oundle
Published on Monday, 10 December 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsEast Northamptonshire Council (ENC) has teamed up with Lakeside Healthcare and Volunteer Action to provide residents in Oundle and the surrounding areas with access to a range of services in one place
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Seminars offer fresh insight into unitary councils
Published on Thursday, 06 December 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsCounty, district and borough councillors from across Northamptonshire joined up recently for a valuable insight into the process of creating new unitary authorities.
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Help to combat puppy smuggling this Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 05 December 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsWith Christmas just around the corner, you might be thinking about buying a puppy to join your family.
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Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
Published on Tuesday, 04 December 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsThere are an estimated one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.
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Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government launches consultation on unitary proposal and announces postponement of elections
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsConsultation by the Secretary of State (SoS) over plans to restructure local government in Northamptonshire which could include two unitary authorities has started today.
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Public consultation events on East Northamptonshire Local Plan
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018 in Your council newsMembers of the public are invited to public consultation events in Oundle and Rushden on the East Northamptonshire Local Plan.
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Pupils from East Northants get inspired at council conference
Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsPupils from Rushden Academy and Huxlow Science College had a unique opportunity to explore what it takes to run a successful business at a council conference on Wednesday (21 November).
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Council carries out waste inspections
Published on Monday, 26 November 2018 in Council news and publications newsWe’re all too aware of the negative impact poor recycling can have on our environment, and East Northamptonshire Council is appealing for residents to think about what they’re putting in with their recycling.
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Flood Awareness 2018
Published on Monday, 26 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsKnowing what to in a flood could save your life and keep your family safe.
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More on your mind than just Christmas?
Published on Sunday, 25 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsAs we are fast approaching the festive period, we know this time of year isn’t filled with joy and laughter for everyone.
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Councillors set to gather for unitary seminars
Published on Thursday, 22 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsCouncillors from across Northamptonshire will gather next week for the first of two seminars helping them to understand more about the process for creating two new unitary councils.
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Northamptonshire ‘most improved’ in national recycling index
Published on Monday, 12 November 2018 in Council news and publications newsResidents have been thanked for their efforts to recycle after Northamptonshire was named England’s most improved county by an independent environmental consultancy.
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Customer Services and waste collections over Christmas/New Year
Published on Friday, 09 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsPlease note that the Thrapston offices and Customer Service Centres (CSC) at Thrapston, Rushden and Oundle will close for the Christmas and New Year holidays on Friday, 21 December 2018.
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Local communities celebrate opening of new public facilities
Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsResidents in Irthlingborough and Barnwell can now enjoy more opportunities to take part in physical activity and recreational play following the opening of new public facilities.
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Have your say on the draft Local Plan Part 2
Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsThe six-week consultation is now live and residents will be able to submit their feedback to ENC until Monday 17 December.
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Have your say on services provided by East Northamptonshire Council
Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsResidents can now give their views on how they think the council is performing via the annual council survey.
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New Girder Bridge now open
Published on Friday, 02 November 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsThanks to funding from East Northamptonshire Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund, the new Girder Bridge is now permanently in place at Nene Wetlands.
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Pupils experience what it is like behind bars
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsPupils from East Northamptonshire had a unique opportunity to learn about the causes, consequences and penalties of crime with the hope it will inspire them to always remain law-abiding citizens.
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East Northamptonshire Council adopts Tresham Garden Village Masterplan
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsCouncillors have agreed a set of ambitions for a new garden village on the old Deenethorpe Airfield.
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Home-buyers attend council event to find their ideal home
Published on Monday, 15 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsAspiring home owners from across East Northamptonshire attended a tailor-made event to find out more about how they can purchase their first home at Thrapston Plaza on Saturday (6 October).
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The animal licensing law has changed
Published on Friday, 12 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsNew legislation will came into effect on 1 October, overhauling current animal licencing laws
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Council supports project to tackle fuel poverty
Published on Tuesday, 09 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsOrganisations across the county have come together to launch a new project, which will help to address fuel poverty across Northamptonshire.
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Waste amnesty collects over 10 tonnes of household waste
Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsOver 10 tonnes of household waste was collected at a recent waste amnesty organised by East Northamptonshire Council.
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Thousands flock to Nene Valley Festival
Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsThousands of people turned out to enjoy the masses of free activities on offer at the Nene Valley Festival.
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Preparatory work under way while we await a decision by the Secretary of State
Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsChief executives and leaders of the eight councils in Northamptonshire are now meeting weekly in order to prepare for the creation of two new authorities in the county.
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Dog walkers urged to ‘bin it and bag it’
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsEast Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is urging dog walkers to bin and bag their pooch’s mess to help keep the district clean.
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Council hosts event to help home-buyers in the district
Published on Friday, 14 September 2018 in Council - news and information releases newsAspiring home owners from across East Northamptonshire will have an opportunity to find out more about how they can purchase their first home at a tailor-made event this autumn.