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Grants approved for local projects
Plans to add artwork to the railway station, create ponds in the Ise valley as well as new boxing club equipment are being funded by Kettering Town Council.
Kettering Town Councillors have approved the grants for a range of different local projects. Groups were invited to apply for a range of funding including voluntary sector support and environmental grants, including measures which help address the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Public views sought on town centre plan
People are being invited to have their say about shaping the future of Kettering.
Kettering Town Council is creating a neighbourhood plan for the town centre of and surrounding residential areas.
A neighbourhood plan sets planning policies for the area it covers and helps determine the future direction for the town centre.
Now people are being invited to come and hear about the plan and give their views... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 5 Feb 2025
Make a noise to support Marathon Mayor
Kettering's Mayor is urging people to come out and cheer on the runners in a new race for the town.
Councillor Craig Skinner, who will be running the 13.1 miles himself, is inviting people to line the route and make a noise for the runners.
More than 1,500 people have already signed up to take part in the half marathon, the first event of its kind for Kettering, which is being held on Sunday 9 March... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Feb 2025
Notice of Vacancy, William Knibb ward
A vacancy has occurred on the Council for the William Knibb ward. Owing to the proximity of the whole Council elections on 1st May 2025, the Council will not be co-opting to the fill the vacancy.
Posted: Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Fencing improvements for town allotments
New fencing is being installed at allotments in Kettering to improve security at the site.
The fencing at Northfield Avenue site has been replaced by Kettering Town Council.
The council owns the site and has funded the £6,000 project, which saw 140m of fence replaced as well as the main site gate, to increase security for residents and site users.
Cllr Lloyd Bunday, leader of Kettering Town Council,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Test yourself with the Mayor’s quiz
The Mayor of Kettering is hosting a fun night of general knowledge as part of his fundraising.
Cllr Craig Skinner turns quizmaster for the night for the event in Barton Hall Hotel.
He will be ready with the a range of questions to test people's general and local knowledge – while raising money for his chosen charity, Kettering Mind.
Cllr Skinner said: "I am really looking forward to asking the questions... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day in Kettering
Victims of the holocaust will be remembered in Kettering this year as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.
The event will take place in the Manor House Gardens, off Sheep Street, at 2pm on Monday 27 January 2025.
Hosted by the Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Craig Skinner, the event consists of a short, non-denominational service of remembrance for victims of genocide worldwide including current conflicts.
The Holocaust... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2025
Winners announced for Christmas tree festival
The winner of Kettering's first-ever Christmas tree festival has been announced, with William Street Community Garden taking the title.
They were one of 20 local groups who decorated trees for the festive season in St Andrew's Church.
The trees, donated by Ise Garden Centre, were installed in the church throughout the Christmas period, with hundreds of people coming to look at the decorations.
The festival... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Heating grants boost for elderly people
Fuel grants are now being paid out to elderly people in Kettering to help with heating bills this winter.
There were 290 successful applications for the fuel payments which are now being made by Kettering Town Council, totalling £17,400.
Successful applicants will receive a payment of £60 each with the funding coming from Kettering Charities for the Poor, which can trace its history back... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Carol service planned for Kettering
A festive carol service will be returning to Kettering this December.
The Town Carol Service will be held at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church on Thursday 19 December.
Presented by St Peter & St Paul's Church and the Rotary Club of Kettering, on behalf of Kettering & District Churches Together and Kettering Town Council, the service is made up of a series of Christmas readings and popular... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
