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Kettering ready to light up for Christmas
The full details of Kettering's Christmas Lights Switch On event have now been released.
The lights will be switched on by local hero Denise Mackay, who set up Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering.
She was put forward for the honour in the Hunt for a Hero appeal and chosen by the Mayor after hundreds of local people nominated her for the honour.
Denise said: "I'm thrilled and deeply honoured to have been... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Tell us what we should spend money on
People in Kettering are being asked how they think the town council should spend their money.
Kettering Town Council has put together a plan for next year but now needs residents' views.
The council has put together a budget which stays the same as last year - meaning no tax increases for people.
However there are some new projects planned which include increasing funding for Kettfest, adding winter bedding... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Knife amnesty box goes up in town centre
A new box for people to get rid of illegal knives has been installed in Kettering.
The amnesty box has been set up to reduce knife crime in the town and give people a safe way of getting rid of their weapons.
It cost £500 to set up and was paid for by Kettering Town Council, being supported by Northamptonshire Police and North Northamptonshire Council.
The box has been installed on the Kettering... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Oct 2024
How to mark Remembrance Sunday 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 an event this year on Remembrance Sunday 10 November.
There will be a parade and Service of Remembrance, starting at 2pm in Gold Street, after which dignitaries and troops will parade along High Street to... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 7 Oct 2024
Funding available to for wildlife and environment projects
Projects that help boost wildlife or improve the environment in Kettering can have a chance to apply for council funding.
Kettering Town Council has £8,000 available to fund projects which help boost biodiversity in the town or improve the environment.
The council is now asking for local organisations and groups to get in touch with their ideas.
There are two categories available – very local... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024
Elderly can get help with winter fuel bills
Grants to help with winter fuel bills are being offered to elderly people living alone this winter.
The money is for residents in the town of Kettering and Barton Seagrave who must fit with the charity's criteria.
Applicants must not have more than £325 income per week, excluding benefits, they must be over the statutory retirement age of 66 and live alone.
The funding comes from Kettering Charities... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 1 Oct 2024
New Christmas tree festival for Kettering
Community groups are being invited to take part in a Christmas tree festival this year.
The Mayor of Kettering is hosting the event, in partnership with St Andrews Church in Kettering.
Cllr Craig Skinner is calling for community groups, organisations and charities to decorate a tree and try to win the top prize.
Each group will decorate a tree with whatever theme they like to promote their organisation... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Do you know a Christmas hero?
Kettering Town Council is looking for a local hero to help turn on this year's Christmas lights.
The council wants to hear from local people who have done something amazing for Kettering in the past year.
It could be someone who has helped children and young people, someone who has volunteered their time to give back to the community or someone who works tirelessly for others.
Nominations are now being... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Sep 2024
Spooky trail in town this half term
Children can take part in a free trail around town this Hallowe'en.
Youngsters can get a trail sheet from any of the venues on the trail and then follow the map around Kettering to find all the hidden spooky shapes.
Kettering Town Council is organising the hunt, with free prizes to be claimed at the end, as part of its programme of events in the town.
Mayor of Kettering and Chair of the Markets and Events... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Sep 2024
New crime reporting system launched
Northamptonshire Business Crime Partnership, working together with Kettering Town Council are launching Kettering Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting System known as KARS.
The NBCP together, with the Police, local ASB officers and businesses on Kettering Town Centre and the Grange Shopping Precinct can work together to prevent and deter criminal activities but also disrupt the root causes of anti-social... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2024
