News
Almsperson Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for the position of 'Almsperson' - a beneficiary of Higham Ferrers United Charities and resident of the Almshouses on College Street.
Have you ever wished to live in one of the Almshouses? This block of 6 single-bed properties offer a unique and historic living situation in a central position in Higham Ferrers, and one home has become available.
Note - we only accept applications... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Hachenburg to Higham Ferrers - Twinning Association
Higham Ferrers Twinning Association organised a very successful visit from their twin town of Hachenburg from 13th to 16th July. The partnership between the two towns has existed for 34 years and is alive and kicking.
30 visitors from Germany visited Higham and were greeted by the Mayor, Cllr Vijay Paul at a reception. They were fascinated by the history of the town with the Mayoral robes, the mace,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Higham Heroes - and a Heroine - to be honoured
HUNT LAUNCHED FOR FAMILIES
THE search is on to find living relatives of 11 Higham Ferrers-born WW1 servicemen who gave their lives for their country – and for those of a local imprisoned suffragette heroine.
Higham Ferrers Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gary Salmon, aided by a local WW1 historian, Geoff Moore, are turning detectives to track down any family members of the 11 men and one woman.
That is... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jul 2024
Mayor of Higham Ferrers 2024-25
The Mayor of Higham Ferrers for 2024-25 is Councillor Vijay Paul. Vijay will be accompanied to events by his partner, The Mayoress, Anita Paul. The Deputy Mayor for 2024-25 is Councillor Gary Salmon.
Cllr Vijay Paul's Mayor Making Ceremony took place on Monday 13th May 2024. Councillors and invited guests gathered in the Council Chamber to witness Cllr Paul take his oath and be declared the Mayor of... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 17 May 2024
Higham Ferrers "Bee Squared" Project Update
The 2024 "Bee Squared" Project has successfully concluded. All the Higham Ferrers Primary/Junior schools have received enough seed packets for each pupil and the Secondary school received the requested amount. In addition, Cllr Gerald Kelly gave nearly a thousand packets of seeds to local businesses for distribution to their customers. Cllr Gerald Kelly was delighted that so many businesses were so... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 Mar 2024
Mayor Opens the Community Library and Wellbeing Hub
The Higham Ferrers Community Library and Wellbeing Hub was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor of Higham Ferrers, Councillor Nigel Brown.
Since the library closure by the former County Council in December 2019 there has been no library provision in the town. The Town Council were advised early last summer that £22,310 of section 106 monies held for 'library provision in Higham Ferrers' by... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 6 Mar 2024
New Town App Available Now
The brand new and updated Higham Ferrers Town App is finally here!
Featuring all the info you need on local news, events, tourism, farmers market, council info and lots more, this is your one-stop shop for everything Higham Ferrers.
In the coming weeks we will be adding more info to the app listings so if you spot something that's missing then let us know by emailing info@highamferrers-tc.gov.uk
Posted: Fri, 1 Mar 2024
Bee-Squared Project
Higham Ferrers' "Bee Squared Project" is moving on at a pace. All the seeds have now been packaged (nearly 2500) and are ready for distribution on March 18th at the three primary schools - Higham Ferrers Junior School, Henry Chichele School and Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School. In addition, The Ferrers School is also taking part this year. Cllr Gerald Kelly and Cllr Vijay Paul (Deputy Mayor)... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Library and Wellbeing Hub update
It was a very good week last week and I can't believe how many people visited us. Over the 4 days we had a total of 32 visitors which, considering the weather on Thursday and we had only been advertising the opening a week was a great result.
Thank you to those of you who have already completed a suggestion form. Some of the ideas have already been considered. Here is the link to the suggestion form.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Library Opening
Hi Everyone,
Exciting news, we are opening the library next week. It will be a very small service initially but will adapt as we go along. There is so much to do, I feel like a swan all serene on the surface, but paddling like mad underneath. Don't worry you haven't missed the formal opening, that will be in March, we just wanted to open, even if the service was small, as we have to start somewhere.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024
