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UPDATE: Wheelie bin and related services, Friday 10 February 2012
Friday 10th February 2012
Our waste collection teams are out as normal this morning and will try and collect bins where possible. This update lets you know what to do if we can't get to you because of the snow.
Wellingborough benefit fraudster caught
Published on Tuesday 7th February 2012
A Wellingborough woman has been given a 12 week suspended prison sentence for fraudulently claiming nearly £16,000 in benefits.
More Advice and benefits news.
Town centre guide to encourage local shopping
Published on Friday 16th September 2011
A new guide to more than 300 Wellingborough businesses is launched this week, featuring the huge range of shops and services available for shoppers in the town centre.
More Business news.
Future of town growth discussed
Published on Friday 10th February 2012
Extra land could be released for future housing and employment in Wellingborough following a meeting today about the town’s growth. Council leader Paul Bell met with Chamber of Commerce president Alan Piggot to discuss ways that Wellingborough could keep up with demand in order to compete with neighbouring towns such as Kettering and Corby.
Council's budget for next year ready to be approved
Published on Thursday 9th February 2012
Wellingborough’s council tax is unlikely to increase next year, according to a report about the council’s 2012-13 budget.
School pupils form new political parties
Published on Friday 25th March 2011
Young people from secondary schools will be forming their own political parties and going on the campaign trail later this week, as they take part in an event to raise awareness of democracy.
Concerns over town growth to be discussed
Published on Tuesday 7th February 2012
The future of growth in Wellingborough will be discussed when council leader Paul Bell meets with Chamber of Commerce president Alan Piggot on Thursday.
New housing scheme completed in Wellingborough
Published on Friday 24th June 2011
An opening event to mark a newly-completed social housing scheme at Castle Street, Wellingborough, will be held on Tuesday 28 June at 3pm.
More Housing news.
Helping more people back into work
Published on Friday 3rd June 2011
Wellingborough Council’s event for people who are affected by redundancy or looking to change their career is returning on Tuesday 7 June.
More Jobs and careers news.
Wellingborough’s community carol service
Published on Wednesday 7th December 2011
Wellingborough Council, together with All Hallows Church and Churches Together, will be hosting a community carol service on Friday 23 December at 6pm.
More Leisure and culture news.
Free health checks in Wellingborough
Published on Tuesday 7th February 2012
Wellingborough Council and NHS Northamptonshire will be offering free health tests and screenings on Thursday 9 February in the town’s Swansgate Centre.
Council leader backs bus protest
Published on Friday 16th September 2011
The leader of Wellingborough Council, Cllr Paul Bell, has pledged to help residents in their fight against cuts to the W3 bus service.