Communities
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 2022, 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
Gypsies and Travellers
The Northamptonshire Traveller Unit (NTU) manages issues related to Gypsies and Travellers
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
Community assets
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
Grants
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
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 grant
Funding between £500 and £2,500 is available for community projects benefiting certain areas