http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news Borough Council of Wellingborough Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 03:55:48 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 03:55:48 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/824/wellingborough_council_cracks_down_on_scammers Wellingborough Council is warning residents and businesses to be alert after getting reports of a number of scams operating in the area. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:39:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/823/rushden_lakes Wellingborough Council’s planning committee tonight considered, as a consultee to East Northamptonshire Council, the planning application for the Rushden Lakes development. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:23:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/822/wellingborough_gets_ready_for_waendel_walk The 33rd International Waendel Walk kicks off in Wellingborough this weekend with a colourful parade through the town centre. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:09:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/821/funding_available_for_summer_play_schemes Local groups and organisations who want to provide summer holiday activities for children and young people can now apply for funding from Wellingborough Council. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/820/wellingborough_crematorium_project_explored_further A group of seven Wellingborough councillors has been assigned the task of looking at the possibility of building a crematorium in the town. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:22:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/819/hundreds_of_short-term_jobs_to_be_filled_in_wellingborough Wellingborough Council is recruiting this week to fill hundreds of temporary jobs to work at the police commissioner election in November. Interested people have until 5 May to get their application in to the council. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/818/international_visitors_sign_up_for_waendel_walk People from as far away as Australia and Israel will be heading to Wellingborough over the weekend of 11-13 May to take part in the 33rd International Waendel Walk. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:21:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/816/council_helps_with_street_party_costs Wellingborough Council is offering to help communities with the cost of street parties to make it as easy as possible for residents in the borough to get together to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:06:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/815/charities_set_to_benefit_from_waendel_weekend Thousands of pounds will be raised for good causes next month as hundreds of walkers, cyclists and swimmers take part in the Waendel Weekend for charity. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:59:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/814/later_life_matters_in_wellingborough Due to equipment failure, today’s Later Life Matters event at The Castle has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule the event in the near future. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/813/benefit_fraudster_caught_by_surveillance A Wellingborough woman who worked as a cleaner whilst fraudulently claiming nearly £13,000 in benefits has been given an 18 week suspended prison sentence after being prosecuted by the council. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:45:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/812/recycling_increase_means_more_cash_for_taxpayers Wellingborough residents are recycling more than ever and it’s generating hundreds of thousands of pounds to help fund local services, according to latest figures released by the council. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/811/wellingborough_secures_14m_from_heritage_lottery_fund Wellingborough Council is celebrating an award of more than £1.4million to protect and enhance the town’s heritage and history. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:45:00 +0100 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/810/hundreds_of_wellingborough_residents_get_recycling_support A six-week project to improve recycling rates in Wellingborough has come to an end with more than 1,000 people benefitting from expert advice and support. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/809/multi-million_pound_town_centre_development_announced The transformation of Wellingborough’s town centre has taken a major step forward, as the council has announced its preferred developer for the multi-million pound regeneration of the High Street. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/808/olympic_flame_to_come_through_wellingborough_town_centre Wellingborough will be cheering on the Olympic Flame as it travels through the town centre on the morning of Monday 2 July. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:43:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/807/council_helps_people_to_keep_living_locally Wellingborough Council has helped 28 local families and 6 elderly residents stay in their own communities, according to new figures released today as part of Rural Housing Week. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:38:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/806/sport_relief_is_back_and_its_coming_to_wellingborough Wellingborough is set to host its second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25 March and the borough council is urging people to dust off their trainers and show their support by entering now. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/805/mayor_of_wellingborough_2012-13 Councillor Ken Harrington has been announced as the new Mayor of Wellingborough. Cllr Harrington says he is particularly proud to be serving during the Queen's diamond jubilee year. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:08:00 +0000 http://www.wellingborough.gov.uk/news/article/804/property_owners_fined_for_failing_to_maintain_building The owners of a derelict building have been prosecuted by Wellingborough Council after ignoring an official notice requesting its appearance be improved. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:31:00 +0000