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People from across North Northamptonshire are being encouraged to share their ideas on how their new Council should tackle climate change when it is formed this spring.On 1 April 2021 North Northamptonshire Council will replace the existing district and borough councils of Corby, East Northants, Kettering and Wellingborough and the county council, under plans to […]

Views are still being sought on proposed changes to Local Council Tax Support Schemes in Corby, Kettering, East Northants and Wellingborough, through a consultation questionnaire, which must be completed by 30th November 2020. The schemes provide a reduction for working-age people and households on low incomes, to help them pay their council tax bill. There […]

The proposed final logo for the upcoming North Northamptonshire Council has been published today, 18th November.It will be considered for approval by the Shadow Executive for North Northamptonshire Council at its meeting on the 26th November.

Members 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.On 1 April 2021 North Northamptonshire Council will replace Corby, East Northants, Kettering, Wellingborough councils and the County Council, under plans to join up and provide better […]

People are being invited to give their views on proposals for how social housing will be allocated across North Northamptonshire from spring next year.On 1 April 2021 the new North Northamptonshire Council will replace the existing district and borough councils in Corby, East Northants, Kettering and Wellingborough, which each currently have their own rules for […]

People in Corby, Kettering, East Northants and Wellingborough are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the Local Council Tax Support Schemes (LCTSS).The schemes, also known as Council Tax Reduction Schemes, provide a reduction for working-age people and households on low incomes, to help them pay their council tax bill. There are […]

More detail has been published today on the blueprint for the new unitary council for North Northamptonshire. The detailed blueprint sets out an overarching view of how the services will be delivered and fit together in the new North Northamptonshire authority, including who will deliver them and from where, a plan to transfer safely and […]

Following a national recruitment drive, the North Northamptonshire shadow authority formally approved four key appointments on Thursday, 17th September. These are key statutory positions, which will play important roles in the success of the future North Northamptonshire Authority and build on the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Rob Bridge, announced in August. These were […]

Time is running out for those who want to have their say on designs for the new North Northamptonshire Council logo.The survey on the three shortlisted designs ends Sunday, 6 September ahead of final decision on the logo scheduled for the autumn.  Cllr Jean Addison, Chair of the Communication and Engagement Task and Finish Group […]

Following a national recruitment drive, the North Northamptonshire shadow authority has appointed Rob Bridge as its first chief executive. Rob is currently chief executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC). Leader of the North Northants Shadow Authority, Cllr Russell Roberts, said: “we are extremely pleased to be recommending the appointment of one of the leading […]