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Summer on the Square
A free summer beach will transform Northampton's award-winning Market Square into a seaside destination from Friday 31 July to Monday 31 August.
Summer on the Square
A free summer beach will transform Northampton's award-winning Market Square into a seaside destination from Friday 31 July to Monday 31 August.
Summer on the Square 2026
Skills Bootcamps
A Skills Bootcamp is a flexible, short-term training programme designed to help people gain in-demand skills quickly. They are ideal if you are looking for work or want to upskill and progress in your career.
Find out more about Skills Bootcamps
Local Parks Survey
We are inviting you to share your views and experiences around access, usage, facilities and events at our 16 major parks by Sunday 30 August.
Local Parks Survey
Free school meals and pupil premium
Check whether you need to submit a new free school meals application and find out if your child may now be eligible.
Apply for free school meals and pupil premium
Wall Games
One of Europe's largest live street art events is set to return to Northampton this August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August).
Find out more about Wall Games
The Big Conversation about social care
The Big Conversation gathers local views to shape future social care. It's our opportunity to listen to the community.
Find out more about The Big Conversation about social care
Summer Reading Challenge
Get ready to turn up the volume on reading this summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, which runs until Saturday 12 September.
Summer Reading Challenge
