East Northants community projects received £368,000 of funding
Published on Wednesday, 24 March 2021Projects have received over £368,000 of funding since East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) launched its Member Empowerment Funding (MEF) scheme in 2011.
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Time capsule buried to commemorate the end of East Northants Council
Published on Wednesday, 24 March 2021A time capsule has been buried in the gardens at East Northamptonshire Council to commemorate the end of the Council on 31 March 2021.
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East Northamptonshire Champions celebrated
Published on Monday, 22 March 2021The Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) has officially crowned the recipients of an award scheme set up to recognise the unsung heroes of the district.
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New apps launched for East Northants town centres
Published on Monday, 22 March 2021Four apps have been launched to help revitalise high streets, drive recovery in light of the coronavirus pandemic and encourage more people to shop local across East Northants.
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Census day is here
Published on Monday, 15 March 2021Census 2021 is in full swing in East Northamptonshire.
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More time to have your say on North’s climate change policy
Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2021People who want to have their say on how climate change is tackled by the new North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), now have until next week following an extension of the consultation.
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Funding advice and support on offer for East Northants community groups
Published on Monday, 08 February 2021Voluntary and community sector organisations across East Northants are reminded that they could be eligible for funding to help them with their work.
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North Northamptonshire citizens urged to prepare now for May elections
Published on Monday, 08 February 2021Preparations for local elections in May are underway and North Northamptonshire residents are being urged to make note of important deadlines.
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Think NHS 111 First
Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2021NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.
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Council announces death of Councillor Roger Glithero
Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Roger Glithero.
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ENC’s chains of office to be returned to Rushden
Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2021Members of East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) met virtually on Monday 25 January for a leader’s update, to receive committee meeting minutes and reports for the past few months.
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North Northamptonshire Shadow Council to seek recommendations on a Scheme of Members’ Allowances
Published on Wednesday, 20 January 2021On 25th February 2021, North Northamptonshire Shadow Council is due to consider an Independent Panel’s recommendations for a scheme of members' allowances applicable to North Northamptonshire Council.
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Countdown to the new North Northamptonshire Council
Published on Thursday, 07 January 2021There are just three months to go before the creation of the new North Northamptonshire Council, with vesting day on 1st April 2021.
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First steps towards new Northants highways contract
Published on Friday, 18 December 2020First steps in the journey towards shaping the new highways services for Northamptonshire’s two new unitary councils got under way this month at an industry day for potential future contractors.
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Notice of vacancy in the office of district councillor
Published on Wednesday, 16 December 2020East Northamptonshire Council Rushden Sartoris Ward
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Logo agreed for North Northamptonshire Council
Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2020The new logo for the upcoming North Northamptonshire Council has been given the go-ahead and will become the emblem of the unitary council when it comes into being on 1st April 2021.
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Have your say on council services in East Northants
Published on Monday, 30 November 2020Residents can now give their views on how they think East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is performing via the annual council survey.
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Acting on Climate Change in North Northamptonshire – give your views
Published on Monday, 23 November 2020Members of the public are being encouraged to give their ideas and suggestions on how the new North Northamptonshire Council should tackle climate change and improve the local environment.
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Council funding on offer to help communities during the coronavirus pandemic
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020Communities across East Northamptonshire have received much needed funding boosts to help with their coronavirus support efforts thanks to East Northamptonshire Council’s Member Empowerment Fund.
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Public Health Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group are calling on carers* in Northamptonshire to get their free flu vaccine this winter to help keep them and their loved ones safe
Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2020Having the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and anyone that you care for from flu.
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Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience hub continues to provide support for the most vulnerable
Published on Monday, 09 November 2020The countywide Community Resilience hub was set up at the start of April to help those needing support or assistance during periods of isolation or for those who are vulnerable.
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Northamptonshire residents urged – We’re a community. Even though we’re apart, Let’s work together!
Published on Friday, 06 November 2020---------------------------------------------
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Council mourns loss of district councillor
Published on Tuesday, 03 November 2020Elected members and staff are deeply saddened by the death of Councillor Ron Pinnock on Friday, 30 October following a period of illness.
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Raunds library re-opens thanks to a team effort
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020Raunds library has re-opened for business under the management of the local community with a special ribbon cutting by Arthur Keen who was first in the queue for a good read.
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ENC embraces digital democracy with virtual full council meeting
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020---------------------------------------
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ENC Councillors agree response to proposed Government changes to planning system
Published on Monday, 26 October 2020Members of East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) met recently to discuss and agree the Council’s official response to the Government’s Planning for the Future white paper consultation.
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Nominate your East Northamptonshire Champions
Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2020Chairman's Champions Awards.
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Council services to reopen in Rushden town centre
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is set to re-open its doors at The Rushden Centre following the coronavirus pandemic.
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First chief executive proposed for North Northamptonshire
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020Following a national recruitment drive, the North Northamptonshire shadow authority will meet to consider the formal approval of its first chief executive on Thursday, 20 August.
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Residents’ views to be sought on future council opening hours
Published on Monday, 27 July 2020Future council opening hours
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Portfolio lead members announced for North Northamptonshire unitary preparations
Published on Friday, 24 July 2020The leader of the North Northamptonshire Shadow Authority has today announced the councillors who will have a portfolio role in the unitary preparations for the new council in the north.
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Northamptonshire’s new shadow authorities join declaration to transform digital services for residents
Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020As part of their plans to transform local services for the future.
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East Northants residents urged to check they are registered to vote
Published on Friday, 10 July 2020Residents across East Northamptonshire are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are correct.
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East Northamptonshire Council looking to re-open doors next week
Published on Wednesday, 01 July 2020East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is set to re-open its doors to the residents and businesses of the district following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Collaboration is key to creating North’s new unitary council
Published on Friday, 26 June 2020Closer partnership working is the key to ensuring the new North Northamptonshire Council has better, joined-up services for residents, councillors heard last night.
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Residents asked for their views on Cotterstock Village planning document that will influence design of new developments
Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2020East Northamptonshire Council is consulting the public on an essential planning document which provides more detailed guidance on the design of future new development in Cotterstock village.
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North Northamptonshire Shadow Executive sets up task groups to focus on the creation of the brand new council
Published on Friday, 12 June 2020Future Northants Programme
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Search is on for new senior officers for unitary councils
Published on Thursday, 28 May 2020A national recruitment drive launches today to find and appoint the chief executives and statutory director roles that will head up Northamptonshire’s two new unitary councils.
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New Chairman elected at East Northants Council virtually
Published on Friday, 15 May 2020History was made this week as technology and tradition combined when East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) welcomed a new Chairman for its last Civic Year via the first virtual full council meeting.
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Council Leader re-elected during virtual meeting
Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020During East Northamptonshire Council’s (ENC) first virtual Full Council meeting on Wednesday, 13 May 2020.
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Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020There is a substantial increase in the volume of prescriptions pharmacies are currently dispensing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Northamptonshire Coronavirus support line open on Good Friday and Easter Monday
Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020A dedicated support line launched to help those in need in Northamptonshire during the coronavirus pandemic will be available on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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Joint Statement from the Leaders of all eight local authorities in Northamptonshire
Published on Monday, 30 March 2020Future Northants – Local Government Reform.
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Councillors agree next steps towards shadow authority preparations
Published on Friday, 06 March 2020The next steps towards creating a new shadow unitary authority for North Northamptonshire have been agreed by councillors.
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Recruitment and finance focus for North Northants Joint Committee
Published on Monday, 20 January 2020Councillors progressing preparations for a North Northamptonshire unitary council have backed a plan of action to recruit senior managers that will head the new shadow authority.
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First meeting of the new year for North Northants Joint Committee
Published on Friday, 10 January 2020Finance and recruitment will be among the focus for councillors steering forward proposals for a new Northamptonshire unitary authority when they meet on Thursday (16 January).
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Financial focus for first 2020 joint committee meeting
Published on Thursday, 09 January 2020Councillors tasked with progressing proposals for a new West Northamptonshire unitary authority met this week to consider the complex financial journey ahead.
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Council scheme to fund more community projects
Published on Friday, 13 December 2019Community groups across the district are once again being invited to apply for funding towards delivering their projects.
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District By-elections to be held in Higham Ferrers
Published on Thursday, 28 November 2019It has been announced that two by-elections for Higham Ferrers Chichele and Higham Ferrers Lancaster wards will be held on Thursday 12 December.
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Minister confirms decisions relating to Northamptonshire unitary legislation
Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019The Minister for Local Government has written to Northamptonshire councils confirming his decisions for the legislation required for the creation of two new unitary authorities.
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Minister confirms Northamptonshire unitary legislation due to be laid in the autumn
Published on Friday, 20 September 2019The Minister for Local Government yesterday wrote to the leaders of Northamptonshire Councils.
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Second meeting for North Northants Joint Committee
Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2019The latest updates on preparations for a proposed new unitary authority in North Northamptonshire were discussed last night at a public meeting in Wellingborough.
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New websites will outline journey to unitary
Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2019Two new websites have been launched offering a reliable source of information about the move toward unitary governance in Northamptonshire.
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Second North Northants Joint Committee meeting
Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2019The next North Northants Joint Committee meeting.
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New councillor for Irthlingborough Waterloo Ward
Published on Friday, 09 August 2019East Northamptonshire Council has a new elected member representing the Irthlingborough Waterloo Ward.
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Register to vote - annual canvass reminder
Published on Monday, 15 July 2019All East Northamptonshire residents have been sent a form checking who is registered to vote at their address.
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Dinner Dance to be held in aid of local charity
Published on Friday, 05 July 2019The new Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council, Cllr Dudley Hughes, has announced that he will hold his first charity event of the civic year.
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From the plains of Africa to the Council chamber… meet Cllr Dudley Hughes, ENC’s Chairman
Published on Friday, 28 June 2019In May, Cllr Dudley Hughes was sworn in as the new Chairman for East Northamptonshire Council for the civic year 2019/20, but who is the man behind the chain?
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Local charity receives funding pledge from East Northamptonshire Council Chairman
Published on Friday, 21 June 2019A charity that supports young people in the area will receive additional funding over the next year.
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Have your say on where you cast your vote
Published on Thursday, 20 June 2019The public is invited to comment on existing polling stations and locations, ahead of a review by East Northamptonshire Council.
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North Northamptonshire Joint Committee to hold first meeting
Published on Friday, 14 June 2019The North Northamptonshire Joint Committee, which will pave the way for the shadow authority to deliver the new unitary council for the north, will hold its first meeting on Monday, 24 June.
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East Northamptonshire Council Leader re-elected
Published on Monday, 20 May 2019Steven North was re-elected un-opposed as Leader of East Northamptonshire Council at the 47th annual meeting on 16 May.
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Councils propose arrangements in preparation for transition to new unitary authorities
Published on Thursday, 07 March 2019Proposals for how two new unitary authorities in Northamptonshire could be established have been decided by the current eight councils.
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ENC agrees preferred structure for new unitary
Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2019East Northamptonshire Council is the first authority in the county to agree on the proposed content of the Structural Change Order (SCO)
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Unitary authority workshops explore reform in Northamptonshire
Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019Over 100 councillors, senior officers and key stakeholders in the county gathered for two workshops at the end of January.