At last night's Strategic Planning meeting, the application for the expansion of the Fernbrook Bio facility on the A14 had been added to the agenda due, in part, to the objections raised by Rothwell Town Council and surrounding villages.

Ward Councillor for Rothwell and Mawsley and Rothwell Town Councillor Cllr Cedwien Brown registered to speak in order that the opinions of the town could be heard in... Read More »

Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Knife Amnesty on Friday 19th May at The Market House, Market Square, Rothwell between 4pm and 7pm.

Please come along to speak to your local officers and dispose of any unwanted knives and sharp items from within your home.

This is to help tackle knife crime in the location which is a priority for Northamptonshire Police.

PCSO Kerry... Read More »

Annual Town Meeting - Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 7pm

As the weather is being described as 'unsettled' we thought it best to change the venue to inside for the Coronation. We have moved the event to Tresham Hall above the Conservative Club in Rothwell. For those unfamiliar with the area it is opposite the Market Square NN14 6EP. As you face the Conservative Club you will see a metal arch with Tresham Hall and access is through the arch on the first floor.... Read More »

Rothwell Town Council would like to update the community following the arrival of asylum seekers to Rothwell House Hotel.

As a Town Council, we received 5 days notice that the hotel was to house asylum seekers, an agreement between the hotel owner and the Home Office directly. This was and remains, despite the very best efforts of the Town Council, NNC and Philip Hollobone MP the only information that... Read More »

RE: KETTERING ENERGY PARK – DRAFT MASTERPLAN DOCUMENT CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT EVENT

We are writing to advise you that First Renewable Developments have published a draft Masterplan for Kettering Energy Park and are seeking feedback on their proposals.

Policy Background

At Policy 26 (Renewable and Low Carbon Energy), the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (Part 1 Local Plan) identifies... Read More »

Please Note - On Friday 14th April the tree outside of the Market House will be reduced in size significantly. This will require an 'L' shaped cordon to be put in place on the Market Square to prevent parking and this will be fenced off from Thursday evening. Please observe this cordon to allow the tree works to be completed safely.

The tree outside of Newmans next to the Library will also be reduced... Read More »

Please find notice of overnight A14 works for your information.

We'll be upgrading the current lighting to LED's on the A14 between junctions 7 and 9.

The new LED lighting will be more energy efficient and require less maintenance in the future.

We'll work overnight, between 8pm and 5am, from 5 April 2023 for approximately 4 weeks, Monday to Friday.

During our programme of work, we'll make every effort... Read More »

Dear Rothwell

Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a community surgery on Wednesday 1st March at the following locations.

9am till 11 am Market Square, Rothwell. If parking issues do not allow please come and find us outside the Fire Station on Tresham Street. We will be using the Beat Bus which is our mobile office so you can speak to us privately about any issues of concern.... Read More »

Theft of a vehicle or bike

Suggested subject line: Attempted theft of motorcycles in Rushton Road and New Street, Rothwell.

Dear Rothwell

We are appealing for information after attempts were made to steal motorcycles in Rushton road and New Street, Rothwell.

The theft occurred overnight on 14th/ 15th January 2023 (Saturday night) and the two locations are quite close together.

Did you witness anything?... Read More »