News
Bee Squared Project Update
The Town Council has been delivering the 'Bee Squared' project over the last two years and it has been a great success.
In the first year we started with delivering 1,500 packets of wildflower seeds to all the primary schools in Higham and any remaining packets were given to residents and some local businesses to distribute to their customers. The packets consisted of Corncockle, Cornflower, Corn Chamomile,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
The Hunt for Higham's Heroes - Discover the stories behind the street names
Back in July we posted about a special project launched to try and find the families of the men, and one woman, who are being honoured by having streets named after them at the new Harper Crewe housing development behind the Ferrers School (see the article here: https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk/news/2024/07/higham-heroes-and-a-heroine-to-be-honoured)
An exhibit is now being launched to showcase the stories of these 11 brave... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Letters to Heaven Post Box Installed at Saffron Road Cemetery
A 'Letters to Heaven' Post Box has been installed at Saffron Road Cemetery. This post box allows families and all those who have lost loved ones to send letters and messages to them by posting them into this specially dedicated box.The box is located at the entrance to the cemetery on the corner of Saffron Road and Vine Hill Drive. A sign is mounted to the wall above the post box explaining its purpose... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024
In memory of David Hill
Recently the town council sadly learned of the passing of David Hill. David had a long career in local government and was a very well known and well regarded individual in the town.
He joined the former Higham Ferrers Borough Council in 1970 as an assistant to the Borough Surveyor, and in the local government reorganisation of 1974 he transferred to the East Northants District Council to work in the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2024
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
