Community and living news
Future of town growth discussed
Published: 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.
Company fined for serious health and safety failures
Published: 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.
Christmas opening hours at Wellingborough Council
Published: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Wellingborough Council’s receptions at Swanspool House and Tithe Barn Road will be open to the public over the Christmas period.
Official opening of affordable eco homes
Published: Tuesday 13th December 2011
A development of 11 affordable eco homes has been completed in Wollaston. The Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Bhupendra Patel, will officially welcome tenants at an opening ceremony on Monday 12 December at 2pm.
Wellingborough's community carol service
Published: 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. The service is free of charge and will be a traditional celebration, with many favourite carols and readings telling the Christmas story.
Christmas celebrations in Wellingborough
Published: Tuesday 29th November 2011
A spectacular Christmas event is coming to Wellingborough town centre on Saturday.
Industrial action 30 November 2011
Published: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Statement from Wellingborough Council about industrial action planned for Wednesday 30 November.
Remembrance Day service and parade
Published: Friday 11th November 2011
Arrangements have been made with the Wellingborough Branch of the Royal British Legion for the Remembrance Day Service to be held at the War Memorial, Broad Green, Wellingborough on Sunday 13 November 2011 at 11:00 am.
Smoke cloud from Blackbridge Farm: LATEST
Published: Friday 14th October 2011
Smoke from the fire at Blackbridge Farm could still reach northern parts of the borough, although official advice says that any ill health effects are unlikely.
Town centre manager to champion Wellingborough
Published: Thursday 13th October 2011
Wellingborough town centre could soon see greater investment, new retailers and more community events, as members of the council’s development committee discuss the potential establishment of a new town centre manager role.
Smoke cloud from Blackbridge Farm
Published: Wednesday 12th October 2011
If the wind direction changes overnight, the smoke from the fire at Blackbridge Farm could pass over the northern edge of the borough.
Vandalised bandstand to be restored
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Plans to transform Wellingborough’s Castle Fields park will be discussed by the council’s resources committee on 19 October. It is recommended that the committee give the go ahead for the park to benefit from new play equipment, planting, and pavilion facilities, with the first phase of the ambitious project being the restoration of the 100-year-old bandstand.
Councillors discuss day centre’s future
Published: Monday 11th July 2011
Plans that could improve a day centre in the town will be discussed by Wellingborough councillors on Wednesday.
Wellingborough honours armed forces
Published: Monday 20th June 2011
The Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Bhupendra Patel, staged a flag raising ceremony at 10am this morning in honour our military community.
New plan launched to improve Wellingborough
Published: Wednesday 15th June 2011
People who live or work in Wellingborough will have the chance to influence the future of the borough at a public meeting on Monday 27 June.
Wellingborough honours armed forces
Published: Tuesday 14th June 2011
The Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Bhupendra Patel, will stage a flag raising ceremony at 10am on Monday 20 June in honour our military community and would like to invite members of the public to join him in showing support.
Funding helps reduce antisocial behaviour
Published: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the Kiln and Minerva Way area in Wellingborough is reducing, thanks to the efforts of Wellingborough’s Community Safety Partnership and local residents.
Funding available for summer play schemes
Published: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Local groups and organisations who want to provide summer holiday activities for children and young people can now apply for funding from Wellingborough Council.
Charity rugby match
Published: Tuesday 26th April 2011
A big turnout is expected when Wellingborough Rugby Club takes on Northamptonshire Police in a charity rugby match on Thursday 28 April.
Town centre’s play area nears completion
Published: Thursday 17th February 2011
The creation of zoo-themed play area in Wellingborough’s Croyland Gardens enters its final stage on Tuesday 22 February when giant wooden animal sculptures are craned into place.
Vandalised play area reopens
Published: Wednesday 16th February 2011
A play area that was closed due to vandalism is set to reopen on 18 February, after extensive refurbishment was carried out and maintenance of it was transferred to Wellingborough Council.
Play equipment installed in Croyland Gardens
Published: Monday 31st January 2011
Wellingborough Council’s work to regenerate the town centre is continuing, as play equipment has been installed in Croyland Gardens.
Local shoppers rewarded with cash prizes
Published: Monday 31st January 2011
Ten lucky shoppers in Finedon will be rewarded with £50 in cash each after the winners in a window treasure hunt were drawn today, as part of Wellingborough Council’s shop local in Finedon scheme.
Work underway in Croyland Gardens
Published: Monday 20th December 2010
Wellingborough Council’s work to install a children’s play area in Croyland Gardens is well underway, as huge engraved boulders have been put into place.
SmartWater roll out
Published: Monday 6th December 2010
The SmartWater scheme, which is used to prevent burglaries, is being rolled out in the Brickhill ward, thanks to funding from local councillors.
The streets of Irchester become alcohol free
Published: Monday 22nd November 2010
Wellingborough Council is making Irchester an alcohol-free zone in the hope of reducing incidences of antisocial behaviour in the village.
Successful scheme to reduce antisocial behaviour
Published: Monday 15th November 2010
The success of a scheme that works with young people to reduce antisocial behaviour will be revealed at a meeting of Wellingborough Council’s community committee on 22 November.
Partnership creates a safer Wellingborough
Published: Friday 12th November 2010
An initiative by the Wellingborough Community Safety Partnership has helped to make the area safer and reduce the number of emergency incidents in the town.
Lantern making workshop
Published: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Wellingborough Council is kicking off its festive celebrations on Saturday 13 November with a lantern making workshop.
Opticians wins best dressed shop window
Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010
At Saturday's street party in Wellingborough, family-run business Halsey Opticians won the prize for best-dressed window.
Do you have a project that needs funding?
Published: Tuesday 28th September 2010
The Heritage Lottery Fund is seeking applications for funding from groups in the Wellingborough area.
Hope Week 17 - 22 August 2010
Published: Monday 16th August 2010
Hemmingwell’s week of family activities and community work starts on Tuesday 17 August and runs until Saturday 22 August.
SmartWater roll out
Published: Thursday 12th August 2010
The SmartWater scheme, which is used to prevent burglaries, is being rolled out to Weavers Road, Wellingborough, thanks to funding from local councillors.
Armed Forces Day – Fly a Flag campaign
Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010
The Mayor of Wellingborough, Councillor Lora Lawman, will stage a public flag raising ceremony at 10.30am on Monday 21 June to honour our military community, both serving and retired.
Wellingborough achieves Fairtrade status
Published: Monday 22nd March 2010
Five years after beginning the campaign, Wellingborough is celebrating becoming a Fairtrade borough.
Millennium Rose Garden, Swanspool Gardens
Published: Monday 30th November 2009
After two years of fundraising, the rose garden in Swanspool Gardens will be replanted on Friday, 4 December from 10am.
Residents urged to “place” Wellingborough in survey
Published: Monday 2nd November 2009
A senior councillor has said his authority sets great store by the opinions expressed by residents in a community survey.
New mosaics are strictly for the birds
Published: Tuesday 27th October 2009
A new image for the square at Wellingborough’s Hemmingwell Estate has been inspired by the names of local streets and roads.