Tags: Community
Former Town Councillor Colin Atkinson passes away
The Town Council is saddened to learn of the death of former Town Councillor Colin Atkinson.
The flag at the Town Hall is being flown at half mast as a mark of respect.
Further details will follow
Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:38 by Steve
Report a Crime on-line
REPORTING NON-URGENT CRIMES ON-LINE
If you wish to report an incident or crime 'in progress' you should ALWAYS report by telephoning 101, or if it is an emergency dial 999.
However crimes and incidents can be retrospectively reported online using the following link:
https://www.northants.police.uk/webform/online-crime-reporting
Residents may find this helpful when reporting minor crimes or incidents.
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:42 by Steve
Vision for Raunds II
HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Vision for Raunds was a community led plan setting out future aims & aspirations for the community as well as assisting in the production of the Neighbourhood Plan. Over the last four years Raunds Town Council has sought to implement this plan.
We are launching Vision for Raunds II
28th March 2019 at 6:30pm
Saxon Hall
What do you love about Raunds?
What could we do to improve Raunds?... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:50 by Emma Williams
Raunds Big Spring Clean 2019
This year's Big Spring Clean will take place on Saturday 23rd March. We wold love you to join us for this event and help clean up Raunds! Volunteers are asked to meet at Saxon Hall at 10am. All equipment will be provided.
Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:10 by Emma Williams
Fly a flag for the Commonwealth 2019
Raunds Mayor, Cllr Richard Levell was joined on the steps of the Town Hall by fellow Councillors, staff and children from St Peters School and Park infants School. During the short service Cllr Level read a message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, The Right Honorable Patricia Scotland QC followed by a message from Her Majesty the Queen. Cllr Tirebuck concluded proceedings... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:09 by Emma Williams
Fly a flag for the Commonwealth 2019
On Monday 11th March 2019 Raunds Town Council will be joining over 1000 participants in flying a flag for the Commonwealth.
Residents are invited to join the Town Council on the steps of the Town Hall at 9.55am for a short ceremony to celebrate the family of nations that forms the Commonwealth, prior to the raising of the flag at 10am.
Full details of this global celebration can be found below
Posted: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:50 by Emma Williams
New link road to improve access to Rushden Lakes approved by ENC
A new link road between Ditchford Lane and Rushden Lakes has been approved by East Northamptonshire Council's planning committee.
A new road will mean easy access to the popular retail and leisure park from the A45 east bound for those visiting the park and for those making deliveries. It would also include a shared pedestrian and cycle path alongside the road as well as safe crossing points for those... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:39 by Emma Williams
Community Speedwatch-Help make Raunds safer
We need your help! Please volunteer!
The Vision for Raunds told us that local residents are worried about speeding vehicles. With your support the Town Council is joining Community Speedwatch to tackle this danger.
Speedwatch trains volunteers to use the calibrated speed gun, just like the police use. We can't (and don't want to) fine motorists we find speeding but they will get a warning letter from... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:40 by Steve
Raunds Mayor's Citizens Awards
If you know anyone in our community who has: shown dedication to their role, is a carer, excels at music or sport, has volunteered, carried out an heroic act or just made a difference, then please do nominate them so that their contribution can be recognised.
You can download a Nomination Form here.
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:30 by Emma Williams
Over £700 raised for Stroke Association at the Mayor of Raunds Burns Night celebration
Cllr Richard Levell, Mayor of Raunds celebrated Burns Night in style on Saturday 26th January at Jester's Bistro Raunds.
Joined by the Mayoress, Mrs Magdalena Levell, the Mayor welcomed local residents, visiting Mayors and other guests. The guests enjoyed a Burns Night Supper and the customary traditions, while raising funds for the Stroke Association, which is the Mayor's chosen Charity for 2018-19.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:14 by Steve