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Council Tax Scam

Council Tax Scam

This is a message sent via Northamptonshire Community Connect. This information has been sent on behalf of Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau).

Fraudsters have been phoning victims telling them that they have been placed in the wrong council tax bracket for a number of years and are entitled to a rebate. They normally say that this rebate should be worth about £7,000. Once the victim... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:23 by Debra Harper

Tags: Community, News

Syrian Refugee Crisis

If you would like to offer housing support to aid the response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis, please email East Northamptonshire Council on customerservices@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk

More details on the current situation within this area can be found on the ENC webiste: www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/info/100007/housing/1761/humanitarian

Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:21 by Debra Harper

Tags: Community, News

Road Closure Due to Gas Mains Works

Notice from Northamptonshire Highways

It is necessary to carry out gas mains replacement works on a short section of Rock Road up to outside of No 6 at the junction with New Road. To enable this work to be carried out safely it will require that the road is closed from the 14th August for up to two weeks.

Please see attached plan showing the location of the closure and diversion route for your information.... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:52 by Trish Baker

Tags: Community, News

Congratulations to Oundle Museum

Great News and Congratulations To All Friends and Volunteers at Oundle Museum.

Well Done to Oundle Museum for Winning the Best Exhibition Award for 'Oundle 1851' from Forum Heritage Awards 2015.

The Exhibition is based on the Census Returns for 1851 - the year of the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace and records the trades and occupations within the town, alongside many that have become obsolete.

All... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:56 by Trish Baker

Tags: Community, News

Parson Latham's Educational Foundation Grant Aid

Would a Grant of £100.00-£400.00 assist you with your Studies or Training?

Are you a resident of Oundle, over 16 years of age, beginning an Apprenticeship, starting at College or University? then why not apply to the Parson Latham's Educational Foundation to see if you are eligible for a grant.

Closing Date for Applications - 31st August 2015.

To find out more or obtain an application form... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:02 by Trish Baker

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Do Not Forget - Your Voice Counts! Neighbourhood Plan Public Meeting 16th July 2015 - PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Please do come along to this meeting at the Queen Victoria Hall on Thursday 16th July 2015 at 7.30pm to find out where we are with the Neighbourhood Plan.

This meeting is open to all residents and will focus primarily on new housing, associated infra-structure, green space and connectivity. We want to know what you may have heard, what you think and any questions you may have. Take this golden opportunity... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:36 by Trish Baker

Tags: Community, Neighbourhood Plan, News

Business Rates Relief

To see the latest news item available from East Northamptonshire Council please click here www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/businessrates to find out more.

Posted: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:27 by Trish Baker

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East Northamptonshie residents keep landfill levels low

Thanks to the recycling efforts of residents, East Northamptonshire has been rated as one of the best in the country for low landfill levels. Leader of ENC Steven North says " This is great news and thank you to everyone for helping to achieve these excellent results."

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) released the report confirming that East Northamptonshire is in the top... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:21 by Trish Baker

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Latest News from Oundle Town Full Council Meeting

Grass Verges: Oundle Town Council is applying to be responsible for the upkeep of the towns' grass verges in the future. There will be a cut completed this November to make the towns' verges tidy again.

Justice: Oundle Town Council is lobbying against Corby Magistrates Court work being moved to Northampton, making justice more distant for local residents.

Posted: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:31 by Trish Baker

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Protect yourself against flu with free vaccine

At-risk groups across the district are being urged to take up the free flu vaccination.

Public Health England's (PHE) national seasonal flu campaign has launched, encouraging uptake of the influenza (flu) vaccine amongst the most at-risk groups, which are people of all ages with a health condition, pregnant women and children aged two to four.

For most healthy people, flu is an unpleasant but usually... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:35 by Debra Harper

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