Communities, assets and grants

Armed Forces Community Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation that those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly

Black history

In 2023, Black History Month asked us to dig deep, look closer and think bigger, as we continue to celebrate and remember important people and events in black history

Good neighbour schemes

Good neighbour schemes support to neighbours, improve general wellbeing and enhance community spirit

Northamptonshire Traveller Unit (NTU)

How to report unauthorised encampments and issues

Kettering bylaws

Bylaws in effect in the Kettering area

Northamptonshire Funding Fair

Funding for community groups for projects, new activities and play equipment, building repairs and more

Older People’s Fair

We hosted our first ever Older People's Fair on 1 July together with local community groups, health and care providers, pension credit and debt advisers

Assets of Community Value

Under the Localism Act, voluntary and community organisations can nominate an asset to be included on a list of ‘Assets of Community Value’

Community asset transfer

Organisations including charities or town and parish councils can apply to lease or buy property and use it to help the community. This is called a community asset transfer

Asset disposal policy

The council will dispose of surplus and underutilised sites at best value

Lease opportunity - George Street, Corby

Lease opportunity for multi-use building for community-focused organisations

Augean revenue and small grants fund

Augean plc manages landfill sites in King’s Cliffe and Thornhaugh. Some of their revenue (Section 106 monies) helps fund local community projects

Community funding

Local grants and funding available and how to apply including community grant funding, community support funding, rural community capital funding and youth community funding for left behind areas

Member Empowerment Fund

Each councillor is allocated yearly funding for small community-based projects

Rural Business Grant Scheme

Funded through the Rural England Prosperity Fund, rural businesses can apply for capital grants of between £10,000 and £50,000

Shared Prosperity Fund

We have secured £4.8 million from the Government’s Core Shared Prosperity Fund and have submitted a further application to access a further £1.1 million of funding for rural areas

Well Northants

Funding between £500 and £2,500 is available for community projects benefiting certain areas