Latest news
New longer-term COVID-19 testing site opens in Kettering
Walk-in coronavirus testing is now available in Kettering town centre
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Northamptonshire’s sports governing bodies asked to prohibit festivals, multi team events and tournaments
Sports tournaments and multi team events are prohibited from taking place for the next two weeks.
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'Selfie Wall' by local artist unveiled in Kettering town centre
A new piece of public art by local artist Catherine Matthews has been installed on Gold Street in Kettering as part of the Council’s ongoing campaign to reinvigorate the town centre.
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Kettering’s High Street Heritage Action Zone secures funding from Historic England for four-year project
Historic England has confirmed funding of £1,480,000 for the Kettering High Street Heritage Action Zone, with the four-year project beginning late summer that will restore our historical town centre.
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Northamptonshire Virtual Funding Fair 2020
Are you a community group who requires funding for a project, new activities and play equipment, building repairs or more?
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Annual Canvass 2020
Don’t lose your voice - residents in Kettering urged to look out for their voter registration details from Kettering Borough Council
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Everybody needs ‘Good Neighbours’
Community spirit brings benefits in new scheme
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New safety improvements introduced to Kettering town centre
Stay Safe, Shop Local: Montagu Street footpaths widened to ease social distancing
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Stay Safe, Shop Local in the Borough of Kettering
Shops and businesses have re-opened across the Borough of Kettering – with work taking place to promote social distancing and safe shopping.
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Drawing Competition: Get your artwork displayed on the refuse vehicles across the Borough!
Kettering and Corby Borough Council’s Shared Street Scene Service have seen more and more creativity from both borough’s younger generation whilst out on the frontline emptying your bins!
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Celebrate Volunteers Week 2020 in Kettering
Kettering Voluntary Network and Kettering Borough Council celebrate Volunteers Week in honour of those who are keeping our communities safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kettering Borough Council launches discretionary business grant scheme
Kettering Borough Council will be launching its discretionary business grant scheme on 1st June, having been allocated around £800k of additional funding by the Government to support small businesses.
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Planning Committee Postponed to 10/06/2020
Meeting Postponed
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Sad Passing of Honorary Alderman Terry Freer
Members and staff of Kettering Borough Council are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former Leader of the Council, Mr Terry Freer.
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Discretionary Grants Fund for Business
On 13 May 2020 the Government published guidance for Local Authorities to develop a local discretionary business grant scheme.
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KBC virtual committee meetings
Virtual committee meetings will start to take place from Monday 18th May with a meeting of the Planning Committee that night, using the Zoom platform.
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Plans to create two new councils undergo major redesign as Covid crisis continues
With tackling the Coronavirus everyone’s top priority, plans for creating two new councils in Northamptonshire will be scaled down, with a new approach called ‘Safe and Legal Plus’.
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Reminder: Elections in May postponed until 2021
The Local Government elections and the election for the Police & Crime Commissioner that were due to be held on 7th May this year will now take place on 6th May 2021.
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VE Day at Home in Kettering
Join in the celebrations at www.thisiskettering.com/VEdayathome
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A reminder to be responsible with your dogs when walking in public places
It is an offence to not be safely in control of your dogs, leave them unattended or not pick up after them.
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Right To Buy Applications
If you submit a right to buy application or already have one in process, you may experience some delays.
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Fly-tipping
During the Covid 19 situation, the Council will continue not to tolerate any act of fly-tipping within the Borough.
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Rothwell Road Cemetery Update
Kettering Borough Council is pleased to report that the government has reversed its decision to insist on the closure of burial grounds associated with crematoria.
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Wood Burners, Bonfires and Noise
Our Environmental Protection Team are continuing to investigate nuisance complaints during this time and will take necessary action to prevent the impact on others.
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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.
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Housing Options, Advice and Keyways
Service Updates - 16/04/2020
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The Silent Solution Campaign for Victims of Domestic Abuse
If you are a victim of domestic abuse and need help from the police, the Silent Solution system can help you if it’s not safe to talk.
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Welfare Facilities at Work
It is a legal requirement for employers to provide suitable and sufficient welfare facilities for their employees.
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Bin collections over Easter
There will be NO CHANGE to collection days over Easter weekend
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Covid-19: Kettering Training Services
KTS is still operating