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Town lottery funds advice sessions
Special out of hours advice sessions are being held for people who need help with housing, debt and benefits problems.
The appointments are being organised by charity Accommodation Concern to help more people access their services in Kettering.
They are designed for anyone who cannot get to the help during the day – they may be working full time and struggling with debt or housing issues.
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Posted: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:26 by Emma Dezelu
Shout out for local musicians to play in the park
MUSICIANS are being sought to play in outdoor performances in Kettering this summer.
Kettering Town Council is looking for local bands, groups, choirs and musicians to perform at the popular Bands in the Park Sunday afternoon events.
Performances will take place in Rockingham Road Pleasure Park bandstand and this year the council is looking to expand its programme. As well as featuring traditional brass... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Jan 2023 10:22 by Emma Dezelu
Heating grants boost for elderly people
Fuel grants have been paid out to elderly people in Kettering to help with heating bills this year.
Kettering Town Council paid out 300 successful applications for payments – an increase of nearly 50% on last year.
Successful applicants have received a payment of £68 each, up from £60 last year, and were available to people living in Kettering and Barton Seagrave.
To qualify for the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:11 by Emma Dezelu
Friends get cash to spruce up park
Hundreds of spring-flowering bulbs are being planted in a town park thanks to a Kettering Town Council grant.
The friends of Rockingham Road Pleasure Park have been awarded £1,000 by Kettering Town Council to improve the park.
The group has planted a mixture of bulbs and plants including daffodils, crocus, snowdrops, English bluebells and foxgloves.
As well as the planting, the grant included money... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:46 by Emma Dezelu
Christmas tree recycling
If you're having a real Christmas Tree this year and you live in one of the postcodes below why not get your festive Tree recycled by Cransley Hospice for a great cause?
The elves will be collecting on January 13 to 15 from: NN8, NN9, NN10, NN14, NN15, NN16, NN29 7, and surrounding villages between 7am and 2pm.
Hanwood Park residents will have their trees collected on Monday 16 January 2023.
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Posted: Fri, 9 Dec 2022 10:30 by Emma Dezelu
Markets support Small Business Saturday
Shoppers are being encouraged to support Kettering businesses next month for Small Business Saturday.
The event, on 3 December, is a grassroots, UK-wide campaign which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop local.
Kettering Town Council is working to get shoppers into the town with a series of events this Christmas.
On Saturdays throughout the festive period, the council is... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:28 by Emma Dezelu
We want your views on plans for next year
Kettering Town Council is launching a consultation on its plans and spending for the next financial year.
The council has put together a list of everything it wants to do in 2023 but now needs residents' views.
There are a range of projects which aim to boost the economy, improve the environment and local facilities, plus support groups and residents with grants and advice.
Ideas for events include bringing... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 12:18 by Emma Dezelu
Road Closures for Remembrance Sunday
There will be a temporary road closure for Kettering's Remembrance parade on Sunday 13 November 2022.
The closure will affect the following roads between 1pm to 5pm:
Market Street
Market Place
Sheep Street
These stretches of road will be marshalled by One Way Traffic Management and emergency access will be enabled during this time.
Contact details
One Way Andrew Hinchliffe 07538020190
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Posted: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 11:57 by Emma Dezelu
Christmas in Kettering
Santa Claus is coming to Kettering this Christmas with a grotto in the Market Place.
Children can meet the man himself and his elves at his Lapland Lodge from the end of this month.
Kettering Town Council and North Pole Productions are creating an enchanted forest that promises to be a magical treat for all the family.
Santa's Lapland Lodge is open from 10am to 4pm during weekends and school holidays,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 4 Nov 2022 12:46 by Emma Dezelu
Remembrance Day events in Kettering
Kettering residents are invited to help commemorate all those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Kettering Town Council and the Kettering Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding two events this November, on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
On Friday 11 November at 11am there will be an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, Sheep Street. Local people and groups will be able... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:24 by Emma Dezelu
