Stay safe on a Valentine date
Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2019Are you single and looking to mingle? Sorted a date for this Valentine's Day?
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Fly-tipper from Islip prosecuted
Published on Tuesday, 29 January 2019Islip resident has been charged with fly-tipping after failing to comply with a section 108 notice.
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Could your performing animal be affected by changes to animal licensing laws?
Published on Thursday, 24 January 2019There have been changes in legislation which affect animal licensing laws and impact how people keep and train animals for exhibitions.
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Notification of advance improvement works - A45 / at Chowns Mill roundabout
Published on Friday, 18 January 2019The below information has been sent to us from Highways England and is shown as sent:
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Changes to Stagecoach network
Published on Monday, 07 January 2019In September Stagecoach began a process of reviewing its entire bus network across the Midlands.
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Parliamentary Order laid to postpone Northamptonshire elections
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018The 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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New scheme launched in Oundle
Published on Monday, 10 December 2018East 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 2018County, 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 2018With 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 2018There 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 2018Consultation 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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Pupils from East Northants get inspired at council conference
Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2018Pupils 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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Flood Awareness 2018
Published on Monday, 26 November 2018Knowing 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 2018As 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 2018Councillors 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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Local communities celebrate opening of new public facilities
Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2018Residents 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 2018The 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 2018Residents 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 2018Thanks 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 2018Pupils 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 2018Councillors 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 2018Aspiring 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 2018New 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 2018Organisations 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 2018Over 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 2018Thousands 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 2018Chief 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 2018East 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 2018Aspiring 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.
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Is your organisation hosting a community event to commemorate our Armed Forces?
Published on Thursday, 06 September 2018The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is providing organisations with the opportunity to obtain up to ten evocative silhouettes for their community event.
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Community to commemorate the town’s most-decorated war hero
Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018The local community is invited to join Rushden Town Council and Rushden Branch of The Royal British Legion for a special parade and service to commemorate one of the town’s most-decorated war heroes.
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Your annual canvass form is on its way
Published on Tuesday, 28 August 2018East Northamptonshire residents have been sent a form checking who is registered to vote at their address.
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Top tips on how you can help combat puppy smuggling
Published on Friday, 24 August 2018Dogs Trust provide us with guidance on buying a new furry companion
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Report on future of Northants out Friday 17 August 2018
Published on Thursday, 16 August 2018The proposed local government reform submission papers will be available on Northamptonshire councils’ websites from 3pm on Friday, 17 August 2018.
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Annual festival will return to Nene Valley next month
Published on Monday, 13 August 2018People across the district are invited to celebrate the rich heritage, wildlife and culture of the Nene Valley as the annual Nene Valley Festival returns this September.
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Fly tipper handed district’s largest fine
Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018Investigators working on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council have netted East Northamptonshire Council’s largest ever fine for fly tipping.
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Consultation on Northants local government reform is now closed
Published on Wednesday, 01 August 2018Consultation on proposed local government reform in Northamptonshire has now closed, with over 5,000 responses confirmed.
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Young business brains take on the dragons
Published on Friday, 27 July 2018East Northamptonshire’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test at the final of the 12th Business Dragons event, hosted by East Northamptonshire Council (ENC).
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Thank you for taking part in the consultation on the design of future local government in Northants
Published on Monday, 23 July 2018Northamptonshire’s eight local authorities jointly thank all the people who have taken part in the recent consultation on local government reform in the county.
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Corey is flying high after the Women’s Tour came to Rushden
Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018It has been a couple of weeks since Rushden hosted Stage 2 of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2018 and the town is still spinning from the excitement of world class sport coming to the town.
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Community Facilities Fund opens for applications
Published on Monday, 09 July 2018Community groups in East Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from East Northamptonshire Council.
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Reminder to have your say on the design of future local government in Northants
Published on Monday, 09 July 2018Residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county are reminded to have their say as consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire continues until 22 July.
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Rushden anti-social task group have already seen improvements to town
Published on Wednesday, 04 July 2018Rushden anti-social task group have already seen improvements to town.
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Growing The Greenway walking and cycling route
Published on Friday, 29 June 2018East Northamptonshire Council members have approved £345k of funding to grow and improve the much-loved Greenway route that walkers and cyclists enjoy throughout East Northamptonshire and beyond.
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Full steam ahead for community pathway project
Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2018Rushden’s rich heritage and links to the River Nene that flows past it are the focus of a major project.
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Important consultation – have your say to help us design the future of local government
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018Consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire starts today, with opportunities for all residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county to have their say.
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Council celebrates a double award winning technical achievement
Published on Tuesday, 05 June 2018At the recent Exemplar Awards 2018, which took place on Thursday 10 May at Edgbaston Cricket Club in Birmingham, East Northamptonshire Council was presented with a ‘Gold Performance Award’.
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Proud local supporters of The OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2018
Published on Monday, 04 June 2018Rushden Lakes and Waitrose of Rushden are proud to be the headline supporters of Stage 2 of The OVO Energy Women’s Tour 2018 which sets off from Rushden Hall on 14 June.
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Food business gets it right from the start
Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2018East Northamptonshire Council is celebrating Food Safety Week (4-10 June 2018) by highlighting the importance of getting in contact with your local authority before you start to build your food business.
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Residents asked to help cultivate a tree strategy
Published on Monday, 21 May 2018Residents in East Northamptonshire are being asked to help cultivate a strategy on how East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) looks after trees in the district.
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New Chairman elected at East Northamptonshire Council
Published on Thursday, 17 May 2018This week East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) welcomed a new Chairman for the next Civic Year.
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East Northamptonshire Council Leader re-elected
Published on Thursday, 17 May 2018Steven North was re-elected un-opposed as Leader of East Northamptonshire Council at the 46th annual meeting on 16 May.
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Community Facilities Fund re-opens for applications
Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2018A fund to support the development of public facilities throughout the district is now open for the sixth year!
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OVO Energy Women’s Tour unveils Northamptonshire stage
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018The OVO Energy Women’s Tour will return to Northamptonshire this June, with a stage from Rushden to Daventry on Thursday 14 June.
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ENC customer services changes
Published on Monday, 05 March 2018East Northamptonshire Council’s (ENC)’s customer services team will soon no longer offer an outreach service at Oundle Library, due to recent announcements from Northamptonshire County Council (NCC).
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New deputy leader for East Northamptonshire Council announced
Published on Tuesday, 30 January 2018Councillor David Jenney has been elected as the new deputy leader of East Northamptonshire Council.
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Planning Application fee changes
Published on Thursday, 11 January 2018East Northamptonshire Council is to implement the 20% increase in planning fees on 17 January 2018.
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Council mourns the loss of a true friend
Published on Wednesday, 15 November 2017Councillors and officers at East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) are saddened to learn that Deputy Leader, Cllr Glenn Harwood MBE has passed away.
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Council decision on extension of Warth Park development not to be challenged
Published on Thursday, 02 November 2017Statement regarding the Judicial Review on 31 October 2017.
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Neighbourhood Plans - the process of independent examination
Published on Thursday, 02 November 2017Preparation of Neighbourhood Plans is led by the designated statutory “Qualifying Body.
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Roadworks on A45 Stanwick to Raunds
Published on Monday, 18 September 2017Monday, 4 December 2017 to Saturday, 27 January 2018.
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Fly tipping frustration in East Northants
Published on Monday, 26 September 2016Investigations by East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) resulted in two fly tippers being fined hundreds in court this month.
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Rogue doorstep cold callers
Published on Monday, 07 March 2016Have you had a cold caller on your doorstep offering to do work on your property?
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Council supports food hygiene campaign
Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2016East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is supporting the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest food hygiene campaign.
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Help keep traditional skills alive in East Northamptonshire
Published on Monday, 02 November 2015A fund to re-introduce historic skills back to East Northamptonshire is up for grabs and you can help make it happen.
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Fine for unlicensed taxi driver
Published on Friday, 07 August 2015A taxi driver from East Northamptonshire has been fined £900 by magistrates, after operating a plated vehicle without the appropriate licence.
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The Greenway Big Tidy Up
Published on Tuesday, 23 September 2014Are you proud of East Northamptonshire and want to keep the Greenway looking as glorious as possible? Then we need your help.
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Happy ending for lost dog
Published on Monday, 15 September 2014A lost dog from Rushden was reunited with her family within hours, thanks to the Green Dog Club run by East Northamptonshire Council.
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The recipe for a great meal out in East Northamptonshire
Published on Monday, 18 November 2013Choose restaurants with good food hygiene ratings when eating out
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Clampdown on unlawful scrap metal dealers
Published on Wednesday, 09 October 2013New licences hope to reduce metal theft
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Green Dog Club reunites owner with runaway pet
Published on Monday, 23 September 2013Stray dog found in Birmingham returned to owner thanks to council scheme
