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Voting opens for Spirit of Corby Awards 2023
Voting is now open for the Spirit of Corby Awards 2023 !
It's a chance for people in Corby and beyond to honour the unsung heroes of our community – people and groups who have made a special contribution to the town and surrounding area.
This year we have received nominations in thirteen categories – they are:
Animal Champion
Club Spirit
Community Spirit
Community Garden
Creative Spirit
Educational... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:16 by Clerk
Partnership work on Great Oakley lights
Councillors have helped deliver improved lighting for a pathway in Great Oakley.
Solar bollard lights will be installed along the path linking the Lewin Road area to the Spread Eagle pub – a long time request of local residents.
The funding came about after Councillors Ross Armour, Leanne Buckingham and Simon Rielly used their individual empowerment funds from North Northamptonshire Council following... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:44 by Clerk
Mayor visits U3A group
The Mayor of Corby has visited the U3A group at Great Oakley Village Hall to give a talk about her role.
The U3A is an abbreviation of "University of the Third Age" -supported by the national group the Third Age Trust, it is a movement is for people who have ceased full time employment and family commitments, enabling them to meet new people, plus learn and share skills and experiences.
The Great Oakley... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:20 by Clerk
Town Councillors hear of Foodbank's work
Corby Town Councillors have heard about the vital work for the community by volunteers at the town's Foodbank.
The facility's manager, Martin Langford, gave a presentation at the Full Council meeting held on Tuesday September 12th.
Councillors heard that in an average year the town's foodbank receives donations totalling 30,000 kilos and in 2020 some 50,000 kilos were donated.
However, Martin says use... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:22 by Clerk
Corby Town Cheque Presentation for Walking Football Tournament 2023
On Wednesday 16th August, Mayor Leanne Buckingham along with other town councillors, presented Corby Town FC with a cheque for £2k after they were awarded a community grant to purchase equipment and aid with initial running costs to supply the community of Corby with well organised walking football.
This provides men and woman over the age of 50 in Corby to have safe exercise within a social environment.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:58 by Clerk
Food Bank Collection 28th July 2023
Corby Town Council will be situated on a market stall in the town center opposite Poundland to collect items for Corby Food Bank between 10am and 2.30pm
Items the Food Bank have said they are currently short of are -
- Tinned Vegetables
- Tinned Meat
- Tinned Fish
- Biscuits
- Coffee
Please drop off any items you can spare and they will all be delivered to the Food Bank on Friday afternoon to help families... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:59 by Clerk
Re-launch of popular Corby Restaurant
The Deputy Leader of Corby Town Council was honoured to be asked to cut the ribbon at the re-launch of a well-established family run Corby restaurant, the Royal Tandoori on Rockingham Road.
The restaurant has been an integral part of the town since 1979, and was initially a takeaway, set up by Miah Samir, and opened as a restaurant in 2006. Mr Samir's family, including sons Mohammed, Dilwar and Dilal... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:23 by Clerk
Armed Forces Day 2023
Armed Forces Day 2023
Corby Town Council were delighted to work in partnership with Corby Branch of the Royal British Legion on Saturday 24th June to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
Armed Forces Day is a national occasion for the public to show their support for the Armed Forces and a chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to Service families,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:47 by Clerk
Corby PRIDE - Everything you need to know
On Saturday 10th June, Corby's first ever Pride event will take place at Coronation Park, park opens at 12pm. Corby Town Council are hosting but we are very grateful to all our sponsors who have been very generous and have funded the entire event.
Special thanks to:
RS Group - Official main sponsor
Wincanton PLC – Official Sponsor
Kori Construction
GMB Union, Midlands branch
Smurfit Kappa
SIMA the Union... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:45 by Clerk
Armed Forces Day 24th June 2023
Corby Town Council in conjunction with The Royal British Legion are inviting you to a celebration of our Armed Forces on Saturday 24th June from 11am at the War Memorial in Corby Old Village. And after the short service for 'Brew for a Few' arranged by The Royal Air Forces Association in St John's village hall.
The service will be led by Canon Paul and the Mayor of Corby will be laying a wreath on behalf... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:33 by Clerk
