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Brackley Town Hall now licenced for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies
Following the recent major refurbishment of Brackley Town Hall, Brackley Town Council is pleased to announce that the Civic Hall has now been granted a licence for the solemnisation of Weddings and Civic Ceremonies.
If you are planning your wedding and would like to find out more information, please contact Sally Munday-Webb on 01280702441 or email venues@brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk
Further information... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:00 by Stephanie Campbell
South Northants Council Activity and Well Being Map
South Northants Council have launched and interactive Activity & Wellbeing map.
This is an online resource to enable residents of
all ages to find something to help them get active, creative, learning or
connected. We have established simple criteria around affordability and
inclusion. No single activity charges more than £5 per hour and many are
actually free. All the activities included are... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:52 by Stephanie Campbell
Draft Budget for Consultation
The Town Council has been discussing its budget for 2019-20 and would like to hear your views before finalising it. Next year we expect that many of the parks and open spaces on the new developments will be handed over to the Council, which means that we will need additional equipment and staff for the work. The costs of this will be met by contributions from the developers (Section 106 payments) and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:50 by Linda Carter
Avoid taking short cuts as the darker nights draw in
Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Alert has issued timely advice to the public relating to personal safety whilst walking in the dark.
Posted: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:45 by Stephanie Campbell
Brackley Community Poppy Project
Earlier in the year, when Councillors agreed to adopt the idea of a 'Poppy Mile' for this special centenary year, we had no idea that the residents' efforts would result in the spectacle that it has.
Our first idea of planting poppies proved to be problematic – they don't generally flower in November! A change of plan was called for and, in late spring, a call went out for volunteers to knit,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:47 by Linda Carter
The Town Hall re-opening
Two years after the doors of Brackley Town Hall were closed to the public, the project to restore the building has been completed. The building will be officially re-opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester on Tuesday 11th September 2018. Accompanied by both the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, and in front of an audience of Councillors Past Mayors and representatives... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:49 by Linda Carter
Town Hall Bells are re-commissioned
As part of the 2018 restoration, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Brackley Town Council and South Northants Council, the clock underwent a thorough restoration. The mechanisms and clock faces were removed by crane and went to Smith of Derby to be cleaned and restored. The weather vane was also refurbished by Smith of Derby. Did you know the Crown on the top of the weather vane was added in 1901,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:00 by Stephanie Campbell
Council launch official Town App
BRACKLEY LAUNCHES OFFICIAL TOWN APP
Brackley will launch the town's new and official app during the Community Carnival on Saturday 9th June, 2018.
Brackley Town Council, working in partnership with Brackley app developers –PNB Mobile Limited, will reveal the app to residents and visitors alike during the popular carnival festivities.
Said Brackley Town Mayor, Cllr Mark Morrell, "This is a hugely... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:10 by Stephanie Campbell
Ex Brackley Town Councillor Peter Joyce
The passing of ex Brackley Town Councillor Peter Joyce was announced this morning. Mr Joyce served as a town Councillor for many years, including that of Town Mayor (2006-2007).
Brackley Town Councillors, Officers and Staff send condolences to his family.
Posted: Tue, 29 May 2018 14:15 by Stephanie Campbell
Brackley Town Football Club win at Wembley!
Congratulations to Brackley Town Football Club!
Brackley Town Council has been in discussions with the Club to hopefully organise a joint celebration for the town to commemorate this amazing achievement.
Due to the Club's current commitment's and planned well earned holidays for all associated with the club, a date for an event is yet to be decided.
Both Brackley Town Football Club and Brackley Town Council... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018 15:00 by Stephanie Campbell
