Community and living news
Timeline marks key event in Kettering’s history
Published 9th May 13
A new block has been added to the timeline on Market Place to commemorate the Olympic Torch's visit in 2012
Give us your views on plans to improve the town centre
Published 20th February 13
The Council is launching a public consultation on Wednesday 20th February into the proposals for the improvements of High Street and Gold Street.
Rothwell Neighbourhood Plan Area Designation
Published 8th February 13
Consultation begins on Kettering Borough's first Neighbourhood Plan Area Designation
Voting now OPEN! Sports Personality of the Year 2012
Published 2nd October 12
Choose from an International Trampolinist, Heptathlon Champion, Team GB Archer and Paralympic Tennis player!! Voting closes at Midnight on Tues 30th Oct 2012.
Have a Go at Hockey in Kettering with GB Olympian Anne Panter!
Published 27th September 12
Free Junior ‘come & have a go’ event being held by Kettering Hockey Club on Sunday 30th September from 10am – 12pm for anyone aged 18 & under.
Wtaer Fountains temporarily closed for maintenance
Published 27th September 12
Due to essential maintenance, the Water Feature on the Kettering Market Place will close on Thursday 27th September 2012. It is estimated that the maintenance will take approximately a week.
Help win £30,000 makeover for Kettering Town Centre Park
Published 30th August 12
Kettering's Pleasure Park on Rockingham Road has just been shortlisted as only 1 of 36 in the entire country to potentially win £30,000, and YOUR FACEBOOK votes count!!
Kettering by the Sea - Starts Saturday 21st July!
Published 20th July 12
Sun, Sea and Summer Celebrations! Kettering by the Sea returns for 4 weeks with a fantastic line up of activities.
Nature Events - Desborough Greenspace
Published 21st May 12
Meet at Desborough Leisure Centre car park at 10am on Saturday 26th May for the first of a series of nature events at Stanwick Lakes!
Rockingham Road Pleasure Park Volunteer Day Postponed
Published 18th May 12
Friends of Rockingham Road Pleasure Park have postponed the volunteer day planned for this Sunday 20th May 2012. Oak tree planting will now take place in late October.
Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair
Published 20th April 12
Are you 16 - 19 years old and looking for a job or training but haven’t yet found the perfect job? Are you due to finish your education and want to see the opportunities available to you?
Peter Jones Enterprise Academy in Northants!
Published 16th April 12
Tresham College has been announced as the first College in Northants to become a Peter Jones Enterprise Academy Provider, enabling young entrepreneurs in the area to realise their potential.
Help us set the tone for the place you live in - Public Consultation
Published 28th March 12
Local Development Framework
Community Facilities Questionnaire
Published 27th February 12
Kettering Borough Council needs your views on all community facilities in the Borough!
Kids Cooking for Fun!
Published 30th January 12
Want to find some easy, healthy and affordable cooking ideas?
Market Place to take centre stage in 2012
Published 18th January 12
The Council reveals what visitors can expect to see over the next 12 months.
Winter Wonderland raises over £400
Published 12th January 12
Visitors to Kettering Council's Santa's Grotto have raised a total of £415 for local charities.
Kettering Borough Council Supports Allotment Holdings
Published 23rd November 11
Kettering Borough Council has allocated nearly £4,000 from its Capital Programme to renovate the dilapidated timber fencing to the main gateway of Northfield Avenue Allotments, near the railway bridge
Christmas at Kettering Coming Soon
Published 27th October 11
Christmas at Kettering is just around the corner as the Council put the finishing touches to their biggest festive line up.
Employment Support Fair
Published 5th October 11
The Employment Support Fair will provide you with a place to meet agencies and employers that can assist you with getting back into work.
Experience the famous Arts Fresco Fringe on Kettering's Market Place!
Published 6th September 11
A host of professional performers will be taking over the Market Place this Saturday as they look to thrill, intrigue and excite the crowds on the last day of Kettering's Summer Celebration
Adult Learners Week
Published 5th May 11
Tresham will be celebrating the 20th Adult Learners' Week by holding a variety of taster sessions to highlight how you're never too old to learn!
Easter Holiday Activities
Published 23rd March 11
Sessions will include painting like Picasso, jewellery making, sock monkey workshops and paper sculpture.
Dance Challenge 2011
Published 7th March 11
Young people in Kettering are being given the chance to perform at Dance Challenge™ which will arrive in Kettering at the Lighthouse Theatre on Friday 18th March 2011.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Published 19th January 11
Kettering Borough Council will host a flag hoisting ceremony in front of the Municipal Offices to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.
The BIG Kettering Christmas Market
Published 9th December 10
Looking for that special gift the Christmas? Come and browse original, independent one off stalls this Christmas at Kettering's Market Place on Sunday 12 Dec.
Christmas Lights Switch On - In and around Kettering
Published 22nd November 10
The magic of Aladdin switches on Kettering's Christmas lights
Burton Latimer Online
Published 28th October 08
A new community based website for Burton Latimer has been developed by a local resident.
Better, brighter future for Kettering town centre
Published 26th October 08
A £12 million redevelopment of Kettering town centre has begun, starting with a £2.2 million investment in the Market Place.
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