Wellingborough Town Council

Cllr Raj Mishra served as mayor of Wellingborough during the 2025/26 year

Former Wellingborough mayor joins Reform

The deadlines for nominations is December 15

Nominate unsung heroes for Wellingborough Citizens Awards

Wellingborough Twinkle start at 1pm on November 21, with the switch-on taking place at 6pm.

Wellingborough Twinkle to welcome the Christmas season with lights switch on

Swanspool Pavilion in Wellingborough is given an art-deco makeover ahead of its reopening next month

See inside the newly-renovated Swanspool Pavilion in Wellingborough

Former town councillor, Marion Turner-Hawes said the Swanspool pavilion project 'revealed many weaknesses in the council'

Vacancy on Wellingborough Town Council after resignation of prominent councillor

Marion Turner-Hawes was elected to the town council in 2021, and again in 2025

Wellingborough town councillor 'no longer has faith' in council and resigns

Saxon Court, Wellingborough Photo: Google Maps

Revised plans for new Wellingborough gym approved

A motion to support Zane's Law was put forward by Green councillors on North Northants Council /LDR service

Councils unite in calling for stronger contaminated land protections

Swanspool Pavilion will host a grand reopening on November 11

Tickets on sale for grand re-opening of Swanspool Pavilion

The Great Fire of Wellingborough Paranormal Investigation will take place on October 30 at Swanspool Gardens

Step into the mystery of The Great Fire of Wellingborough this Halloween

Volunteers met on Monday to help spruce up the flowerbeds in Swanspool gardens Image: Wellingborough Town Council

Swanspool Gardens dresses for autumn as people turn out for planting day

Quinton Green has been accused of being a serial domestic abuser. Inset: Mayor of Wellingborough Sylvia Erskine, who expressed public support for Green.

Council in safeguarding vote amid mayor's support for 'serial domestic abuser'

Swanspool Gardens closed on September 9

Swanspool Gardens in Wellingborough reopened following essential refurbishment

The car park connected to Swansgate shopping centre is owned and operated by North Northants Council

Reactions from Wellingborough meeting discussing potential parking charges

Jacksons Lane and the Commercial Way multi-storey car parks are owned by North Northants Council

Wellingborough meeting tonight to discuss potential parking charges

Swanspool gardens is closed from September 9 until September 23

Swanspool Gardens in Wellingborough closed for two weeks for 'makeover'
Swanspool Gardens has been closed until Friday, September 23 to allow for improvements to take place in the area.
William Carter

Wellingborough and Rushden drivers could be charged to park in North Northamptonshire Council-owned car parks under proposed new strategy

Fears that parking charges could be 'death knell' for Wellingborough High Street

Swanspool tennis courts

Swanspool tennis courts to close next month for 'essential refurbishment'

The proposed swan sculpture measures 82cm high by 78cm wide by 85cm deep

Wellingborough Town Council looking to install swan statue in Swanspool Gardens

Cllr Mishra will remain on Wellingborough Town Council as an Independent

Former Wellingborough mayor leaves party to serve as independent town councillor

Cllr Victor James has been campaigning for a children's play area in Wellingborough's Wilby Estate

Councillor continues fight for new children’s play area on Wellingborough estate

Cllr Erskine (inset) says Quinton Green 'deserves a second chance.'

Wellingborough mayor says Quinton Green ‘deserves a second chance’

Cllr Faith Hewitt, a resident of Glenvale Park, is calling for mandatory air conditioning for new build homes

Wellingborough councillor calls for mandatory air conditioning in new builds

The Beach in Wellingborough has been a huge success in recent years

Beach set to return to Wellingborough town centre this summer

Crowds turned out for 'Karaoke Karen's final journey through Wellingborough town centre

'Karaoke Karen' fundraiser launched for memorial to honour 'true icon'

The pavilion was transferred from North Northants Council to Wellingborough Town Council in May 2025 Credit: Wellingborough Town Council

'Great progress' on Art Deco refurbishment of Swanspool pavilion

Martin Cahill MBE worked as a retained firefighter for 35 years Credit: Earls Barton Parish Council

Tribute to 'true gentleman' and former Northamptonshire village councillor
Former Earls Barton Parish Councillor and firefighter, Martin Cahill has died, his family has announced.
William Carter

Swanspool Pavilion

Operator sought for new Swanspool pavilion cafe as plan takes shape

Wellingborough Town Council held its full council meeting at Alma Street Church, while the Swanspool Pavilion is under renovation. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Council plans extraordinary meeting to respond to Local Plan consultation

The Carnival and Party in the Park promises 'fun activities for all ages'

Wellingborough carnival and Party in the Park returns in July

1,027 people were on board the HMT Empire Windrush

Wellingborough to mark Windrush Day this month with flag raising and live music

Cllr Erskine will serve as the town's mayor for 2026-27

New Wellingborough mayor elected for forthcoming year

Wellingborough has joined Kettering, Corby, and Rothwell in submitting a bid to become the first ever UK town of culture

Wellingborough submits expression of interest to become UK town of culture

The existing Tudor restaurant and the former zoo entrance.

Plans to bring listed building in Wellingborough town centre back into use

The new youth club starts this Friday

Launch of new 'safe and welcoming' weekly youth club in Wellingborough

The fun day starts at midday at Queensway Park tomorrow

Something for everyone at community fun day on Wellingborough estate

The ownership of Swanspool pavilion and gardens was transferred from North Northants Council to Wellingborough Town Council in May 2025

Swanspool Pavilion to go ahead with all-new art deco refurbishment

The 2026 Waendel Walk will be the 45th of its kind

Wellingborough prepares for 45th Waendel Walk this spring

The litter picking event takes place from 10am until midday on Saturday, March 28

Wellingborough to take part in the Big Spring Clean this month

The potential sale of Jacksons Lane car park is an ongoing saga spanning over a decade

Town turns out at meeting about the future of Jacksons Lane car park

Jacksons Lane cark park will be discussed at a meeting tonight (March 3)

Wellingborough meeting to discuss opposition to sale of Jacksons Lane car park

Sophie Holden, of Team England heads up Sky High Allstars

Wellingborough cheerleaders can 'fly beyond limits' with £1000 grant

Cllr Victor James has gathered 260 signatures for a new play area in Wellingborough

New play area in Wellingborough is ‘increasingly urgent’

Wellingborough is one of many towns that have applied to the competition across the UK

Wellingborough Town of Culture bid 'a great opportunity' say councillors

A meeting took place at Swanspool Pavilion yesterday (January 5)

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for Swanspool Pavilion funding

Wellingborough Carnival will take place on July 4 this year

Organisers of Wellingborough Carnival on the lookout for its next queen

Queensway Parkrun will start in 2026 Photo: Google Maps

Work continues for Queensway Parkrun in Wellingborough

The motion will be brought up at a council meeting today (January 14)

Calls for polling cards in Wellingborough to be reinstated

Reform UK - Cllr Gavin Beales represents Brickhill and Queensway wards on North Northants Council and Wellingborough Town Council / National World /NNC

Reform councillor 'can't recall details' after racist dating site list leaked

The pancake race has become an annual tradition in Wellingborough

Free pancake race in Wellingborough's Market Street next month

Swanspool Gardens and pavilion were transferred to Wellingborough Town Council from North Northants Council in May 2025

Work 'well under way' at Swanspool Gardens and pavilion in 2025 recap

Jonathan Hornett is Wellingborough Town Council's new facilities officer for Swanspool gardens and pavilion

New facilities officer for management of Swanspool Pavilion and gardens

Residents of Stanton Cross feel 'misled' following the plans to modify the section 106 agreement Photo: SCRA

Stanton Cross S106 agreement change recommended for approval by NNC

Drop-in sessions will be held at Swanspool Pavilion on Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6

Have your say on Wellingborough's future

Gavin Beales, of Reform UK won with 403 votes

Reform wins Wellingborough Town Council by-election

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