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• Wellingborough charity celebrates community asset transfer

  Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

  Local charity in Wellingborough will officially have two community buildings leased to them from the Borough Council of Wellingborough as a community asset transfer.

• Wellingborough Council celebrates a year of achievements

  Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2020

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough is celebrating a number of achievements and milestones it has accomplished over the last 12 months.

• Wellingborough campus on schedule for September

  Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2020

  The Government announcement that more shops are to be re-opening during June and other services soon after, is hopeful news for town centres like Wellingborough.

• Wellingborough Council and Greatwell Homes extend partnership to provide accommodation for vulnerable residents

  Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2020

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough works with Greatwell Homes to provide temporary accommodation for residents facing a housing crisis.

• Grants available for Wellingborough businesses

  Published on Monday, 01 June 2020

  Small businesses in Wellingborough will be able to apply for a discretionary grant from the Borough Council of Wellingborough from Monday 1 June to provide them with support.

• COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit – Wellingborough

  Published on Thursday, 28 May 2020

  A Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be operating in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, in support of the COVID-19 National Testing Programme from Thursday 28 May to Monday 1 June.

• The Mayor of Wellingborough elected virtually for the first time

  Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020

  Councillors and members of the public watched history in the making as Cllr Jon-Paul Carr was elected as Mayor of Wellingborough at the first virtual meeting of the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

• Leader of Wellingborough Council continues for the fifth year running

  Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough celebrated a historic moment as it held its first ever virtual meeting and its last ever annual Council meeting on 26 May 2020.

• Shadow authorities set to meet for first time in early June

  Published on Friday, 22 May 2020

  Two new Northamptonshire shadow authorities will hold their first meetings early next month as preparations progress to create the North and West Northamptonshire unitary councils on 1 April next year

• Grants available for voluntary and community organisations

  Published on Monday, 18 May 2020

  Volunteer groups and community organisations in Wellingborough are invited to apply for community grants to support projects and initiatives being delivered in 2020-21.

• Summer events in Wellingborough will be postponed

  Published on Friday, 15 May 2020

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Party Weekend and The Beach events in order to ensure the safety of residents in light of the Coronavirus.

• Plans to create two new councils undergo major redesign as Covid crisis continues

  Published on Wednesday, 13 May 2020

  With tackling the Coronavirus everyone’s top priority, plans for creating two new councils in Northamptonshire will be scaled down, with a new approach called ‘Safe and Legal Plus’.

• Wellingborough organisations team up to support local response to Covid-19

  Published on Friday, 01 May 2020

  The Council will commit £11,000 per month to provide two community centres with vital support to offer a helping hand to vulnerable people and families across Wellingborough during Covid-19.

• Crime prevention advice from Northamptonshire Police

  Published on Friday, 01 May 2020

  The police have shared some top tips for crime prevention for residents.

• Over 1,100 businesses receive £12m in grants

  Published on Wednesday, 29 April 2020

  Businesses in Wellingborough have received £12.4m in grants of either £10k or £25k to provide them with vital support during the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Improvement works to be carried out at Doddington Road Cemetery

  Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2020

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough has been planning improvement works to Doddington Road Cemetery, which are anticipated to commence at the end of May 2020.

• Residents urged not to burn garden waste during lockdown

  Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2020

  Northamptonshire residents are being urged not to burn garden waste during the coronavirus lockdown, with an increase in bonfires posing health risks and heaping pressure on emergency crews.

• Council mourns the loss of Borough Councillor

  Published on Monday, 20 April 2020

  It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Tom Lloyd on Saturday 18 April 2020 following a short battle with Leukaemia.

• Support your neighbours during isolation

  Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020

  We're spending a lot more time at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. Staying at home is vital to support our NHS and help save lives but please be considerate of your neighbours during this time.

• Wash and squash your waste encourages Council

  Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020

  Residents across Wellingborough are being urged to support the Borough Council of Wellingborough’s aim to reduce landfill waste and continue to recycle while we’re all spending more time at home.

• Businesses support on offer through local councils

  Published on Friday, 03 April 2020

  Borough and District Councils across Northamptonshire have started the process of rolling out additional business rates support being provided by Government during the Coronavirus outbreak.

• #NorthantsTogether campaign

  Published on Friday, 03 April 2020

  A new campaign called #NorthantsTogether has been launched today (Thursday 02 April) to help share local information and advice about COVID-19.

• Visits to the Council Offices

  Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020

  Following Government guidance in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please be advised that you should only visit the Council offices if it is necessary.

• Wellingborough's Tresham College campus celebrates key milestone

  Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2020

  Good times are ahead for Wellingborough as work is on schedule for the newly refurbished town centre college to open in September to 1,000 students and staff.

• Waendel Walk returns to Wellingborough this May

  Published on Wednesday, 26 February 2020

  Put your best foot forward and join walkers from across the globe and the Borough Council of Wellingborough for the annual Waendel Walk, which will take place from Friday 8 – Sunday 10 May.

• New restaurant opens at Castle Theatre

  Published on Monday, 10 February 2020

  Castle Theatre brings the taste of Italy to Wellingborough with the launch of its new restaurant, opening on Friday 14 February serving a delicious selection of freshly prepared, stone-baked pizzas.

• Joint committee to discuss finance forecast for unitary preparations

  Published on Friday, 31 January 2020

  Councillors will meet soon to consider the latest financial forecasts for the work to create a proposed new unitary council for North Northamptonshire.

• Northampton fly-tippers receive four figure fine

  Published on Friday, 31 January 2020

  Two men from Northampton have been fined £1180 for fly-tipping furniture and household items at Lower Ecton Lane, Ecton.

• Plans for creation of Wellingborough Town Council resolved

  Published on Friday, 31 January 2020

  Wellingborough Town Council, which will be formed on 1 April 2020, will deliver limited services in its first year.

• Swansgate multi-storey car park

  Published on Thursday, 30 January 2020

  A proposal will be discussed by The Borough Council of Wellingborough’s Resource Committee, at its meeting on 5 February 2020, regarding the refurbishment works to the Swansgate multi-storey car park.

• Wellingborough Waterside Concept Plan - Take the survey

  Published on Wednesday, 29 January 2020

  Nene Valley Catchment Partnership wants your feedback on a new concept plan by the Wellingborough Waterside Working Group.

• Green light for 115 acre town and country parks at Stanton Cross

  Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2020

  Two green spaces, spanning a total of 115 acres, are set to feature at the heart of Stanton Cross in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, after planning consent was granted for the Town and Country Parks

• Wellingborough marks Holocaust Memorial Day

  Published on Tuesday, 14 January 2020

  Residents from across Wellingborough are invited to join local organisations for a series of events taking place from Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 January to commemorate this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

• Scores on the doors for Wellingborough's businesses

  Published on Friday, 10 January 2020

  Four businesses from across Wellingborough have been awarded a five star food hygiene rating in this month.

• First meeting of the new year for North Northants Joint Committee

  Published on Friday, 10 January 2020

  Finance and recruitment will be among the focus for councillors steering forward proposals for a new Northamptonshire unitary authority when they meet on Thursday (16 January).

• Next steps for SCO

  Published on Tuesday, 07 January 2020

  The piece of legislation (Structural Change Order) that formalises the creation of two unitary authorities in Northamptonshire was laid before the General Election was called in 2019.

• The council will soon be setting its budget for the next financial year

  Published on Friday, 20 December 2019

  As part of the budget setting process for next year, the council is considering the amount it charges for services such as, room hire and license renewals.

• Checks for taxis in Wellingborough ahead of festive season

  Published on Friday, 20 December 2019

  Partners join together to carry out vehicle checks in Wellingborough.

• BT Internet emails to the Borough Council of Wellingborough

  Published on Thursday, 19 December 2019

  If you have contacted the Borough Council of Wellingborough via a BT Internet email address since 1 October 2019, it is most likely that we have not received your email.

• Hefty fine for Rushden fly-tipper

  Published on Thursday, 19 December 2019

  A Rushden resident has been fined more than £3,000 for dumping waste on private land in Wellingborough.

• Publicity of Ecton Neighbourhood Plan begins

  Published on Thursday, 19 December 2019

  Interested parties have eight weeks to have their say on a proposed village development plan.

• Wellingborough Council halves number of residents in temporary accommodation

  Published on Monday, 16 December 2019

  The number of people in temporary accommodation in Wellingborough this Christmas is the lowest in more than 18 months, having been halved from June 2018.

• Spread festive cheer in Wellingborough this Christmas

  Published on Friday, 13 December 2019

  The local community is invited to celebrate Christmas at a free community carol service on Thursday 19 December.

• Seasonal remembrance services at Wellingborough’s Crematorium

  Published on Friday, 13 December 2019

  Nene Valley Crematorium opened its doors to the local community on Saturday (7 December), providing people the opportunity to remember loved ones at a candle-lit service.

• Christmas arrangements at Wellingborough Council

  Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2019

  Christmas is just around the corner, and we wanted to let residents know about the changes to the council’s opening hours over the Christmas break.

• Silence is golden for Finedon community

  Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2019

  A noisy neighbour from Finedon, Wellingborough has had their equipment seized by the council and police.

• Highways England - Notification of works to A45 Great Doddington to M1 Jct 15

  Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2019

  Highways England will be carrying out essential carriageway investigation works on the A45, in both directions, between Great Doddington and the M1 Junction 15.

• Star of this year’s panto to help turn on Wellingborough’s Christmas lights

  Published on Thursday, 14 November 2019

  Residents are invited to join the cast of The Castle Theatre’s ‘Aladdin’ and the Borough Council of Wellingborough for this year’s Christmas light switch-on event.

• Residents invited to find out about how to prevent fly-tipping at CommuniTea events

  Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2019

  Community groups are joining together to deliver two fun days in Wellingborough at the Hemmingwell Community Centre on 29 and St Marks Church, Queensway on 31 October from 10am - 3pm.

• Which services should Wellingborough Town Council deliver?

  Published on Thursday, 17 October 2019

  Residents are being asked to take part in a survey and share their views on which services Wellingborough Town Council, which will be established from 1 April 2020, should deliver.

• Regulatory advice and support available to businesses in Northamptonshire

  Published on Thursday, 26 September 2019

  Councils in Northamptonshire are working in partnership with SEMLEP's Growth Hub to connect businesses to professional, trusted regulatory advice and ensure they stay up to date with legislation.

• Residents invited to celebrate Wellingborough town centre's Heritage

  Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019

  Wellingborough Council is inviting the local community to a special event that will showcase the work that has been carried out to the town centre through the Townscape Heritage Initiative.

• Minister confirms decisions relating to Northamptonshire unitary legislation

  Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019

  The Minister for Local Government has written to Northamptonshire councils confirming his decisions for the legislation required for the creation of two new unitary authorities.

• Are you ready for Brexit?

  Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019

  Britain is scheduled to leave the EU on 31 October.

• Government ministers visit site of new build prison at Wellingborough

  Published on Tuesday, 24 September 2019

  Officials visit Wellingborough Prison to mark work starting on site.

• Rare birds visit the Nene Valley this winter

  Published on Tuesday, 24 September 2019

  An array of rare birds will return to the Nene Valley this winter to find warmth and food at the internationally important wetland areas that run from Northampton to Thrapston.

• North Northamptonshire Funding Day 2019

  Published on Friday, 20 September 2019

  Are you a community group who requires funding for a project, new activities and play equipment, building repairs or more?

• Minister confirms Northamptonshire unitary legislation due to be laid in the autumn

  Published on Friday, 20 September 2019

  Latest news on the Northamptonshire unitary programme.

• Official opening of Wellingborough’s first all-weather 3G pitch

  Published on Friday, 20 September 2019

  Community organisations and partners celebrate the official opening of new 3G pitch at Redwell Leisure Centre.

• Northamptonshire Highways - Ditchford Bridge Strengthening

  Published on Friday, 20 September 2019

  Work will commence on the Ditchford Road Bridge Strengthening scheme on 21 October 2019.

• Nene Valley Crematorium celebrates the official opening of a new memorial garden

  Published on Friday, 20 September 2019

  A memorial garden at Nene Valley Crematorium, Wellingborough, was officially opened by the Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Jo Beirne, at a dedicated event on Thursday 19 September.

• Second meeting for North Northants Joint Committee

  Published on Wednesday, 18 September 2019

  The latest updates on preparations for a proposed new unitary authority in North Northamptonshire were discussed last night at a public meeting in Wellingborough.

• New websites will outline journey to unitary

  Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2019

  Two new websites have been launched offering a reliable source of information about the move toward unitary governance in Northamptonshire.

• Second North Northants Joint Committee meeting

  Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2019

  The next North Northants Joint Committee meeting will be held on Monday, 16 September at the Wellingborough Council Chamber, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, starting at 6.30pm.

• Apply for your school place for September 2020

  Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2019

  Parents and Carers can now apply for reception places in primary or infant schools, or Year 7 places in secondary school for September 2020.

• Swan Sculpture at Croyland Gardens

  Published on Friday, 06 September 2019

  The swan sculpture in Croyland Gardens has recently been badly vandalised.

• Patrols hound dog owners about fouling

  Published on Friday, 06 September 2019

  Wellingborough’s Environmental Protection Enforcement Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in response to a rising number of complaints from residents.

• Local businesses offered funding to enhance their shop front

  Published on Friday, 06 September 2019

  Wellingborough’s town centre businesses are being offered grants by the council to enhance their shop fronts as part of the council’s ambitions to regenerate the town centre.

• Wellingborough commemorates Merchant Navy Day

  Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019

  The Deputy Mayor of the Borough Council of Wellingborough raised the Red Ensign flag at Swanspool House today (Tuesday, 3 September) to commemorate Merchant Navy Day.

• Wellingborough Traffic Restrictions

  Published on Monday, 02 September 2019

  Northamptonshire County Council will soon be installing an Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera on the access route for busses and taxis near to the junction of Church Street / Cambridge Street.

• Wellingborough waves farewell to the Beach for another year!

  Published on Tuesday, 20 August 2019

  Wellingborough residents have been able to enjoy the free pop up beach in the town’s market square this summer with this year’s event one of the biggest and best yet.

• Households in Wellingborough are offered support to keep their homes warm

  Published on Monday, 19 August 2019

  Hundreds of fuel poor households in Wellingborough and across the county are set to receive support to warm their homes this winter thanks to the Warm Homes Fund.

• Residents of Finedon invited to vote in borough council election

  Published on Wednesday, 14 August 2019

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough has a vacancy for a borough councillor to represent Finedon Ward, following the resignation of Mrs Barbara Bailey, who is relocating to be nearer her family.

• Latest news from Neighbourhood Policing

  Published on Wednesday, 14 August 2019

  Police Community Support Officers Blacha & C7163 part of team 1 Wellingborough Neighbourhood Team have been conducting cycle foot and patrols in vehicles today around Wellingborough Town & Rural.

• Wellingborough’s first all-weather 3G pitch set to open next month

  Published on Tuesday, 13 August 2019

  Local sports club will be running to Redwell Leisure Centre to try out the borough’s first 3G pitch as the all-weather pitch opens in the first week of September.

• Residents invited to ask their questions about Wellingborough Town Council

  Published on Tuesday, 06 August 2019

  Residents will have the opportunity to speak to colleagues from the Borough Council of Wellingborough (BCW) about the future Wellingborough Town Council, which will be established in May 2020.

• Wellingborough Town Centre Mosaics

  Published on Monday, 05 August 2019

  Work will start this week to repair the ‘five wells’ mosaic at the bottom of Market Street in Wellingborough Town Centre.

• Celebrating the centenary of the Housing Act

  Published on Friday, 02 August 2019

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough (BCW) and Greatwell Homes are celebrating 100 years of the Housing Act 1919.

• Council funding to support community outreach service

  Published on Friday, 02 August 2019

  A local organisation, which offers support to young people who have experienced trauma, has received funding from the Borough Council of Wellingborough to provide services within the community.

• There’s something for everyone in Wellingborough this summer

  Published on Thursday, 01 August 2019

  Whether you’re looking to sit back and relax at the Beach event, or splash around at the Embankment – there is something for everyone in Wellingborough this summer.

• The beach opens in Wellingborough next week

  Published on Friday, 19 July 2019

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough is inviting residents to the beach event at Market Square this summer.

• Battery fire at waste transfer station

  Published on Thursday, 18 July 2019

  There was a small fire at a waste transfer station last week which was caused by a rechargeable battery.

• Wellingborough residents come together to celebrate Party Weekend 2019!

  Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2019

  Residents across the borough adorned Wellingborough’s streets and Croyland Park to celebrate the annual Party Weekend on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.

• A422 Road Closure

  Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2019

  Milton Keynes Council (MKC) will be carrying out significant Highway improvement works along the A422 between Chicheley roundabout and its junction with the A428 at Bromham.

• Council’s plans for Wellingborough Market

  Published on Wednesday, 26 June 2019

  Wellingborough Council is committed to reviving the town’s market.

• First meeting of North Northants Joint Committee has taken place

  Published on Tuesday, 25 June 2019

  The first meeting of the North Northants Joint Committee.

• Highways England - A14 night closure

  Published on Monday, 17 June 2019

  Highways England are carrying out works between junction 12 and 13 of the A14 from Monday 8 - Monday 22 July and the road will be closed in both directions from 8pm - 6pm.

• Work has begun on new play equipment Isham

  Published on Friday, 07 June 2019

  Building work is under way to create a greatly improved play area for children in Isham.

• Food safety, everyone’s business

  Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019

  Friday (7 June) is the first ever World Food Safety Day and to celebrate Wellingborough Council is highlighting the work of its food safety team.

• New affordable homes on former derelict site in Wellingborough to soon be completed

  Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019

  Greatwell Homes’ newest development at Solomon Place, located on Lea Way in Wellingborough, is due to be completed later in the summer.

• Organisations are working together to provide homes

  Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough is working with Greatwell Homes (formerly Wellingborough Homes) to provide accommodation for residents facing a housing crisis or who have become homeless.

• 100th anniversary of the gifting of Swanspool House and Gardens

  Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2019

  Community invited to commemorate 100th anniversary of Swanspool House and Gardens.

• International weekend of walking returns to Wellingborough

  Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2019

  There is still time to sign up for the 40th international Waendel Walk.

• Nene Valley Crematorium has expanded its team

  Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2019

  Hayley Greaves (29) has started a new career at the Nene Valley Crematorium as an apprentice after being inspired by her own experiences to provide comfort to the bereaved.

• Clean up of the A45

  Published on Friday, 05 April 2019

  Norse carried out the litter pick over four nights, collecting more than 157 bags of rubbish plus over three and half truck loads of larger debris.

• New pricing system for car parking at Northamptonshire's country parks

  Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2019

  A new pricing system is being introduced for car parking at some of Northamptonshire County Council’s country parks from 1 April 2019.

• Wellingborough’s Tresham College campus will receive a new lease of life

  Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2019

  Planning permission has been granted for Tresham College’s Wellingborough campus, to be regenerated to provide modern post 16 educational facilities in the town centre.

• Community litterpick at Croyland Gardens

  Published on Monday, 04 March 2019

  Community volunteers collect more than 100kg of litter from Wellingborough brook.

• Castle theatre enters a new chapter

  Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2019

  One of Wellingborough’s most iconic venues is set to enter into an exciting new chapter.

• Wellingborough’s growth set to continue

  Published on Tuesday, 18 December 2018

  Councillors approve outline planning applications for 600 homes in Wellingborough.

• Christmas arrangements at Wellingborough Council

  Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018

  The reception and switchboard opening hours will be slightly different over the festive period.

• There is still time to have your say

  Published on Friday, 05 October 2018

  If you’re a resident of Wellingborough, it is not too late to have your say on the community governance review, being carried out by the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

• Wellingborough coping with rubbish problem

  Published on Thursday, 28 June 2018

  It will not be news to people living in some parts of the borough of Wellingborough that their bin collection can be delayed by a day at the moment.

• Passing of former Mayor, Roy Blackmore

  Published on Wednesday, 27 June 2018

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former Mayor, Roy Blackmore.

• Spring Clean for the borough!

  Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018

  “The borough council is launching its spring clean initiative next Friday (27 April) which will extend into the weekend, with the hope that councillors, council officers, Wellingborough Norse and the local community will all work together to brighten up the borough.

• NACSBA’S right to build task force announces ground breaking new demand assessment tool and more task force experts

  Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017

  The National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) yesterday held its second regional Expo to showcase the work of the newly established Right to Build Task Force.

• All weather football pitch bid for Wellingborough

  Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2017

  Wellingborough Council has successfully completed the first part of a two-stage bid for match funding from the Football Foundation, to provide an all-weather sports pitch at Redwell Leisure Centre.

• Wellingborough all set for party weekend

  Published on Tuesday, 27 June 2017

  Wellingborough is all set for a jam packed weekend of music, dance and family fun as the annual carnival and Party in the Park returns to the town this Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July.

• Free event to tackle child sexual exploitation

  Published on Friday, 23 June 2017

  Anyone working with children and young people within the community or voluntary sector is invited to attend an event about Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), 6 - 7pm on Wednesday 12 July.

• Wellingborough Market through the ages

  Published on Wednesday, 21 June 2017

  Permanent display screens featuring market scenes from 1860 to the present day were installed on Wellingborough Market this week.

• One minute silence for victims of Grenfell Tower fire

  Published on Monday, 19 June 2017

  Following the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower in London on Wednesday 14 June, the Borough Council of Wellingborough will join the nation in observing a one minute silence.

• Wellingborough Council wins gold award for excellent management of address information

  Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2017

  Wellingborough Council has won a ‘Gold Performance Award’ for excellent management of its address information database.

• Town centre's historic shop fronts improved with lottery funding

  Published on Monday, 12 June 2017

  Several historic shop fronts in Wellingborough town centre have been restored to their former glory as the result of a £1.4million Heritage Lottery funded scheme.

• Search for social housing made easier with new mobile website

  Published on Thursday, 01 June 2017

  Searching for social housing in Wellingborough is now much easier thanks to the development of a new dedicated mobile website,

• Book of condolence for Manchester attack victims

  Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2017

  A book of condolence has been opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wellingborough in respect of the victims of the Manchester attack last Monday.

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  Free kid’s activities at Wellingborough Market

  Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2017

  A selection of free children’s activities will be on offer at Wellingborough market this Saturday (27 May) as part of the national Love Your Local Market campaign 2017.

• Tree policy consultation

  Published on Tuesday, 09 May 2017

  Consultation starts today on a policy providing information and guidance about how the Borough Council of Wellingborough manages the trees it is responsible for.

• Improvements announced for Waendel Pool

  Published on Thursday, 04 May 2017

  The swimming pool at the Waendel Leisure Centre in Thomas Street, Wellingborough, will close on Monday 5 June for a period of up to three months.

• Wollaston Household Recycling Centre to close

  Published on Tuesday, 02 May 2017

  Wollaston Household Recycling Centre will close on Tuesday 30 May 2017 after being given a two year reprieve by the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

• Improvements to licencing and operation of private hire vehicles and Hackney Carriages in Wellingborough

  Published on Tuesday, 25 April 2017

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough has made a number of improvements to the way in which Hackney Carriages and private hire vehicles are operated and licenced, following an extensive consultation with stakeholders.

• New council management structure confirmed

  Published on Tuesday, 18 April 2017

  Wellingborough Council now has a permanent ‘primus inter pares’ management model,

• New Wellingborough Prison gets go-ahead

  Published on Monday, 10 April 2017

  Plans to demolish the former HM Wellingborough Prison and build a new prison on the same site were given unanimous approval at Wellingborough Council’s Planning Committee meeting on 5 April.

• Wellingborough Council new management structure update

  Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2017

  At the last meeting of the council on 23 February 2017 it was agreed that the post of Chief Executive be removed and the Head of Finance be appointed as the Interim Managing Director and Head of Paid Service, in addition to her role as the Section 151 Officer. The Head of Resources and Head of Planning and Local Development were appointed as Interim Directors, with all Directors taking up these posts from 24 February 2017.

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  Attack on Westminster

  Published on Thursday, 23 March 2017

  As a mark of respect for those killed in the Westminster terror attack yesterday, the Council's union flag is flying at half-mast.

• Council’s vision for a thriving town centre: “let’s work together to get the best for everyone”

  Published on Tuesday, 14 March 2017

  Wellingborough has been a market town for hundreds of years, and this is something worth preserving.

• The Hind Hotel

  Published on Friday, 10 March 2017

  The council has been advised that the owners and current occupiers of The Hind Hotel are facing severe financial challenges.

• Positive steps for The Castle Theatre

  Published on Friday, 10 March 2017

  The future of the Castle Theatre is now brighter following the first informal meeting of the Castle Advisory Group last week.

• Wellingborough marks Commonwealth Day

  Published on Friday, 10 March 2017

  Wellingborough Council will be hosting a ceremony on Monday 13 March to mark the celebration of Commonwealth Day and all are welcome to attend.

• Storm Doris and the Crematorium

  Published on Thursday, 23 February 2017

  Earlier today Storm Doris caused a minor amount of damage to the roof at the crematorium.

• New waste vehicles for Wellingborough

  Published on Wednesday, 01 February 2017

  Wellingborough Council along with Wellingborough Norse have unveiled four new state-of-the-art waste freighters at Trafalgar House in Wellingborough.

• Council prosecutes noisy neighbour

  Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2017

  A persistent noisy neighbour in Wellingborough has been ordered to pay a total of £930 in fines, costs, and victim surcharges, after being found guilty of breaching a noise abatement notice.

• Wellingborough marks Holocaust Memorial Day

  Published on Friday, 20 January 2017

  This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a series of events in Wellingborough, organised in partnership with Wellingborough Council, Wellingborough Museum and a committee of volunteers.

• Wellingborough exceeds its affordable housing target

  Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017

  The Borough Council of Wellingborough’s three-year affordable housing target has been delivered 15 months ahead of schedule and will provide good quality, affordable accommodation to local people.

• Future of The Castle Theatre under discussion

  Published on Friday, 23 December 2016

  Members of Wellingborough Council met on 20 December to discuss the future management and operation of Wellingborough’s Castle Theatre.

• Free festive fun at Wellingborough Market this Christmas

  Published on Wednesday, 30 November 2016

  Wellingborough market has organised free children’s entertainment and activities on the market square from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 3 December.

• The borough of Wellingborough: united against changes to constituency boundaries

  Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016

  At a meeting on 22 November 2016 the Borough Council was unanimous in rejecting proposals published by the Boundary Commission for England which will divide the borough.

• Mayor of Wellingborough 2016-17

  Published on Wednesday, 20 April 2016

  Councillor Malcolm Waters has been announced as the new Mayor of Wellingborough. His wife Councillor Veronica Waters will be his Mayoress. Cllr Waters has been an active borough councillor for over 30 years in Wellingborough.

• Councillors to look again at Glamis Hall decision

  Published on Wednesday, 03 September 2014

  Wellingborough Council has agreed to look again at the decision to close a day care centre in the town.

• Flexible and convenient payment scheme introduced

  Published on Friday, 25 March 2011

  Wellingborough Council has teamed up with the Co-operative Bank to allow people to pay their council tax and other council bills at many different locations throughout the borough.

• Election News

  Published on Thursday, 08 April 2010

  The Parliamentary General Election will be held on Thursday 6 May 2010. To register to vote, or to check if you are registered, contact the Elections Office on 01933 231513 or 01933 231831.

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