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Thursday Weekly Market Reopens
Please note that the Thursday Market has re-opened as of Thursday 7 May & we will be gradually bringing back stalls in a manner that can be managed in terms of self-distancing.
Please move your cars from the Market Place on Wednesday evenings to allow stall holders to set up early on Thursday mornings.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Posted: Tue, 12 May 2020 13:30 by Rebecca
Trial Market on Thursday 7 May
OTC has reviewed holding the regular Thursday market, and having talked to other local councils, is trialling running a smaller market this Thursday.
Following Government guidelines and best practices elsewhere the trial market will be open from 8am to 1pm on Thursday 7th May with two stalls, Fruit and Vegetables and Household goods.
Based on the markets now running at Higham Ferrers and in other towns... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:54 by Rebecca
Community Resilience Update
Read the latest issue from the Local Resilience Forum including updates on;
- Calling all volunteers
- Crime Prevention Information - Scam Emails
- Coronavirus Response & Recovery Fund
- Crime Prevention Advice from Northants Police
Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:04 by Rebecca
A mayoral message to the kids who submitted drawings for the "Thank you" banners
To all of those who sent pictures in for the 'Thank You Key workers, NHS and Volunteer' posters, I'd like to congratulate you all for the great art work and messages. I loved the colours, and the messages were spot on, simply 'Thank You'. You got this over far better than any of us could have.
There was not enough room to get all of the designs onto the posters, but all of them will be displayed on... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:00 by Rebecca
Community Resilience Update
Read the latest issue from the Local Resilience Forum including updates on;
- Reaching out to the vulnerable
- New guidelines on prescription delivery
- Support to become an official or constituted group
- Good news stories from across the county
Posted: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:30 by Rebecca
Community Resilience Update
Read the latest issue from the Local Resilience Forum including updates on;
- Support Line
- Anglian Water Priority Register
- #NorthantsTogether
- Good news stories from across the county
Posted: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:00 by Rebecca
East Northamptonshire Council supports over 900 businesses with £10m in grants, but urges more to apply
913 businesses in East Northamptonshire have now received over £10.3m in grants through the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The grants, each worth either £10,000 or £25,000, come from central Government and is distributed to companies by East Northamptonshire Council, providing vital support for organisations across the district during the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:45 by Rebecca
Parts of Oundle have lost internet connection
The network providers are aware and repair work is being carried out, however it's unlikely to be restored until sometime tomorrow.
If you have any questions about your internet service please contact your network provider.
Unfortunately, Volunteer Action's phones have also been affected. You won't be able to contact them until the internet has been restored. If they have your contact details, and you... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:53 by Rebecca
Interim arrangements for North and West Northamptonshire shadow councils agreed by Government
Plans to create two new unitary councils for the county from next April will now continue within the planned timescales following the confirmation today of new legislation by the government.
Following the postponement of May's local elections because of the Covid-19 pandemic, an alternative approach and new legislation were needed for the creation of the organisations.
The response to the current Public... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:26 by Rebecca
Calling all children – Create “thank you” posters for our “thank you” banners
We want to create some "thankyou" banners to display around Oundle, to show the NHS, key workers and volunteers how very grateful we are for the work they are doing to keep us safe and to keep Oundle running.
We'd like to invite the children of Oundle to help us decorate these banners with their "thank you" posters. Take a photo of one you've already done or get arty and create a new one.
Email your... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:45 by Rebecca
