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Council surveillance helps to catch benefit cheats
Wednesday 1st February 2012
Wellingborough Council authorised covert surveillance twice last year to help uncover £128,067 of benefit fraud, according to new figures.
Prison sentence for failing to pay council tax
Published on Tuesday 11th October 2011
Four people have been sentenced to a total of 294 days in jail after Wellingborough Council successfully prosecuted them for failing to pay thousands of pounds in outstanding business rates and council tax.
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.
Company fined for serious health and safety failures
Published on Friday 6th January 2012
Transport and logistics company Kuehne and Nagel Ltd has been fined more than £48,000 after inadequate health and safety standards led to an employee being injured at its Wellingborough depot.
Further savings to be considered by council
Published on Tuesday 13th December 2011
Wellingborough Council is looking at ways to make up a £750,000 shortfall to balance the books next year.
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.
Company fined for failing to maintain town centre property
Published on Tuesday 10th January 2012
The owners of a rundown building have been prosecuted by Wellingborough Council after ignoring an official notice to carry out repairs.
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.
Going for gold: Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2012
Published on Friday 16th September 2011
Reducing inequalities in health experience, staying safe and improving outcomes for looked after children are just some of the priorities contained in the updated Children and Young People’s Partnership plan for children and young people in Northamptonshire.
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.