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South Northamptonshire Council Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2019

South Northamptonshire Council Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2019 Notice of Public Rights

Published 3 June 2019.

A gentleman of local government thanked for his service

A respected councillor described as a ‘true gentlemen’ of local politics has stepped down from his cabinet role at South Northamptonshire Council (SNC).

Published 17 May 2019.

Former hospital boss becomes new council chairman

As a former assistant chief executive of the John Radcliffe Hospital, Cllr Rosie Herring will be a champion for the health services after being elected to be the chairman of SNC.

Published 17 May 2019.

Northamptonshire councils given extra year to perfect new structure

Councils in Northamptonshire have been given an extra year to prepare for the biggest shake-up of local government since the 1970s.

Published 14 May 2019.

Council’s community safety officer becomes Honorary Commander at RAF Croughton

Making sure United States Air Force personnel at RAF Croughton and their families are valued members of the community is one of the duties recently bestowed upon SNC worker Gary Crook.

Published 13 May 2019.

Notice of European Parliamentary election

A Notice of Election for the European Parliament has been published today, Monday, 15 April by South Northamptonshire Council and an election will take place on Thursday, 23 May.

Published 15 April 2019.

Celebrate the great outdoors at the Watermeadows Fun Day

Join us on Tuesday, 16 April for a day of fun to celebrate the beautiful Watermeadows in Towcester.

Published 11 April 2019.

Apology after Council Tax billing error

South Northamptonshire Council is today apologising to residents for a billing error in their Council Tax.

Published 20 March 2019.

Local government contestants take on senior management roles for a day

The up and coming talent at South Northamptonshire and Cherwell councils will be put through their paces as they attempt to deal with a local authority crisis on the fictional Isle of Linfolk.

Published 19 March 2019.

Hospices thanked by South Northamptonshire Chairman

Staff and volunteers from the three hospices serving the district were thanked for their work during a tea party hosted by Cllr Richard Dallyn Chairman of South Northants Council (SNC) last week.

Published 27 February 2019.

F1 Champions recognised as the jewel of South Northamptonshire

Members of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team were told they are the jewel in the crown of South Northamptonshire at an event hosted by council Chairman, Cllr Richard Dallyn.

Published 6 February 2019.

Working together to tackle rural crime

South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) along with our partners, held two events this week aimed at tackling rural crime.

Published 17 January 2019.

Success for Comfort and Joy Christmas parcel campaign

Organisers have thanked everyone who donated a parcel to help people in refuges this Christmas.

Published 20 December 2018.

Chairman’s Carols will get your Christmas spirit flowing

If you’re feeling a little ‘Scrooge’ this December a performance by primary school children centred around the 1914 Christmas truce is sure to get the festive Spirit flowing.

Published 10 December 2018.

Secretary of State launches consultation on unitary proposal and indicates postponement of elections

Consultation by the Secretary of State (SoS) over plans to restructure local government in Northamptonshire which could include two unitary authorities has started today, Thursday, 29 November, 2019.

Published 29 November 2018.

Empowering the citizens of the future

Hundreds of year six pupils from South Northamptonshire and Daventry took part in a series of interactive challenges and workshops designed to shape them in to the citizens of the future.

Published 23 November 2018.

Could you help spread some comfort and joy this Christmas?

Can you offer some cheer to people in need this Christmas by donating items to a festive parcel scheme.

Published 19 November 2018.

Former Chairman had unique perspective

Tributes are being paid to Tony Wilkinson, the former Chairman of South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) who served on both sides of the democratic fence.

Published 1 November 2018.

Consultation opens on name for new council to serve west Northamptonshire

People across the west of Northamptonshire are from today being asked what they think the proposed new unitary council should be called.

Published 31 October 2018.

Council supports Poppy volunteers in build up to centenary commemorations

Members, management and front line staff from South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) stood in Towcester Waitrose this week to show Poppy Appeal collection volunteers the community is behind them.

Published 31 October 2018.

Council helps Legion launch 2018 Poppy Appeal

There was bright autumn sunshine this week as standard bearers and members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) gathered in front of The Forum in Towcester to launch this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Published 25 October 2018.

Council issues advice on disposal of clinical waste

Following national headlines, South Northamptonshire Council is advising residents of the correct way to dispose of clinical waste.

Published 25 October 2018.

Dozens show true grit for Chairman’s Fun Run

Despite the rain more than £500 was raised for hospices serving South Northamptonshire during a fun run around Towcester Watermeadows last Sunday.

Published 17 October 2018.

More people using cost saving voter registration measures

More people in South Northamptonshire are now confirming their details on the Electoral Register electronically, than those who do so by post.

Published 24 September 2018.

Save the date for the Chairman’s Fun Run

It is hoped as many people as possible will take part in a fun run around the picturesque Towcester Watermeadows this autumn to raise money for the hospices which serve South Northamptonshire.

Published 3 September 2018.

Annual update on voter registration underway

Those expecting to be able to vote in planned or unplanned elections are being urged to respond to forms being sent to households in South Northamptonshire.

Published 31 August 2018.

Local government reform proposal agreed by majority of Northamptonshire councils

A proposal for local government reform in Northamptonshire has been agreed by seven out of eight councils in the county.

Published 31 August 2018.

McCord ‘beyond angry’ at being bounced

Following publication today (17/8/18) of the papers on proposals for the future arrangement of councils across Northamptonshire, SNC Leader, Cllr Ian McCord has made the following statement:

Published 17 August 2018.

Report on future of Northants councils published Friday, 17 August 2018

The proposed local government reform submission papers will be available on Northamptonshire councils’ websites from 3pm on Friday 17 August 2018.

Published 16 August 2018.

Council reception becomes part of nationwide art installation to commemorate WWI

The outline of two British Tommies now stand in the reception at South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) as the country prepares to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Published 30 July 2018.

Thank you for taking part in the consultation on the design of future local government in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire’s eight local authorities jointly thank all the people who have taken part in the recent consultation on local government reform in the county.

Published 24 July 2018.

Women recognised as Council salutes country’s Armed Forces

The role of women was highlighted during a flag raising ceremony at South Northamptonshire Council’s offices in Towcester this week during the build-up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 30 June…

Published 26 June 2018.

Astwell and Whittlewood election results

The results of the Astwell and Whittlewood by elections, held on Thursday, 21 June 2018 are as follows:

Published 22 June 2018.

Statement on publication of the Northamptonshire Prospectus for Change