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Living Roof Bus Stop Installation
Raunds Town Council is excited to announce the installation of two vibrant, eco-friendly living roofs at Marshalls Road Car Park. These lush green additions are designed to bring a host of environmental benefits to the heart of Raunds, enhancing the town's aesthetics while supporting local biodiversity.
The new living roofs, carefully planted with a mix of sedums, offer an urban oasis for birds, bees,...
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Christmas Market and Light Switch-On Road Closure 2024
THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE CLOSED FROM
08.00 – 22.00
WEST STREET to be closed in its entirety,
HIGH STREET between its junction with Manor Street and Marshalls Road
MARSHALLS ROAD from it's junction with Cartrill Street and Windmill Lane to its junction with High Street,
The following road will not be closed all day: however, will need to be closed from 14.30 to 15.00 for Santa's Parade:
BROOK STREET...
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service 2024
On Remembrance Sunday, 10th November the Raunds community came together for a heartfelt Remembrance Sunday service, honouring the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. The service, starting with a parade from the Town Hall and leading to the memorial gardens at St. Peter's Church, remembered the courage and resilience of all who served, and renewed our commitment to keeping their legacy...
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Remembrance Day Parade Road Closures
Remembrance Day Parade Road Closures
A procession will assemble at Town Hall at 2.20pm, followed by a service outside at Raunds War Memorial, St Peter's Church at 3pm,
THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE CLOSED FROM 14.00 – 16.30
BROOK STREET, HIGH STREET, THE SQUARE AND WEST STREET
From its junction with Thorpe Street to its junction with North Street
Including their junctions with Red Row, Ashfield Avenue,...
Posted: Mon, 4 Nov 2024
Children's Halloween Party 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Halloween party on Friday, November 1st, 2024. The evening was a huge success, and everyone had lots of fun.
We were thrilled to see so many creative and imaginative costumes. It was truly a difficult decision for the Mayor to choose just two winners for the best-dressed competition! A big congratulations to our winners!
Click here to view our Halloween photo...
Posted: Mon, 4 Nov 2024
A Huge Thank You to Our First Grave Adopters!
We'd like to express our gratitude to the first two kind people who have adopted a grave at Raunds Cemetery!
Look at the transformation!
Thanks to their commitment and hard work, these forgotten resting places have been given a new lease of life.
The newly planted herbs not only create a beautiful and fragrant space, but also provide a vital food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Want to...
Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2024
The Mayor's Charity Quiz Night
A Huge Thank You to Our Quiz Night Attendees!
Last week, we had an incredible turnout for the Mayor's Charity Quiz Night! Thanks to your generous participation, we were able to raise over £950 for two fantastic charities: Alzheimer's Research UK and Children's Air Ambulance.
We're incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for a fun evening of trivia. Your support means the world to these important...
Posted: Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Spotlight Newsletter - Autumn 2024
The Autumn 2024 edition of Spotlight is on its way to your doorstep!
You can expect to find your copy delivered to your Raunds letterbox within the next few weeks.
Check out the online PDF version by clicking the link below:
Enjoy the latest news and updates from your community!
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Raunds Town Council Awards Grant to 1st Raunds Scout Group
The Mayor of Raunds was delighted to recently present a cheque for £500 to the 1st Raunds Scout Group. This grant will be used to support the personal development of the young people involved in the group.
The funds will be allocated towards the purchase of a new tent to replace the group's current one, which has been in service for over 20 years. The new tent will provide a safe and comfortable...
Posted: Fri, 4 Oct 2024
Raunds Community Speedwatch - Autumn 2024 Results
The Raunds community is making significant strides in improving road safety thanks to a recent Speedwatch campaign. Throughout September 2024, dedicated volunteers monitored speeds on Brook Street, Chelveston Road, Stanwick Road, and London Road.
Campaign Results:
- 75 Warning Letters Issued: As a result of the campaign, 75 police warning letters were sent to drivers exceeding the speed limit.
- Increased...
Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2024
