Higham Ferrers Town Council

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Looking for things to do this weekend? Why not discover the hidden beauty of Higham Ferrers Secret Gardens on Sunday?

This much-loved annual event gives visitors a rare opportunity to explore a wonderful collection of private gardens, opened exclusively by local residents. From charming cottage gardens and elegant landscaped spaces to wildlife-friendly retreats filled with butterflies and bees, there’s something to inspire every garden lover!

🕛 Time: 12:00 - 17:00
🎟️ Admission: £5 per adult
👧 Children under 16 go FREE when accompanied by an adult

Purchase your programme and wristband on the day from:
📍 Market Square, Higham Ferrers
📍 Olive House, 56 Higham Road, Rushden

Make a day of it and experience one of Higham Ferrers’ most delightful community events! Find out more: https://fb.me/e/6UsZv2ZJp

Higham Ferrers Tourism

11/06/2026

Last weekend, our Mayor, Cllr Chris O'Rourke and Mayoress, Kathleen Meredith, had the honour of attending the Installation of The Right Worshipful Chris Harper as Mayor of Peterborough at the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral.

Mayor Chris Harper was officially installed by the Dean, The Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, in front of a congregation of hundreds. One minister remarked that he had never seen so many mayoral chains gathered in one place!

The service was made even more special by the outstanding cathedral choir, while prayers were led by the Mayor's Chaplain, Rev Michelle Dalliston, who served as Chaplain of Higham Ferrers during Cllr Chris' first Mayoral term 2019/20.

The Mayor and Mayoress were delighted to spend time with Mayor Chris Harper and Mayoress Rita Harper in the Mayor's Parlour and later in the cathedral, alongside Rev Michelle Dalliston.

A wonderful afternoon of civic tradition, fellowship and celebration was rounded off with refreshments and the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues from across the region.

📸 Photos include: Peterborough Mayor Chris Harper and Mayoress Rita Harper in the Mayor's Parlour. Inside Peterborough Cathedral with Rev Michelle Dalliston.

Christopher O'Rourke
Mayor of Peterborough

10/06/2026

As part of Local Council Clerk Week (LCCW), we thought we would introduce you to the team 🤩 The Clerk manages the Council Officers to ensure that the day-to-day operations and policies established by your elected councillors are maintained and run smoothly.

You might see some (or all) of us around town, in the Town Hall, at The Hub or at organised town events. If you have any comments or suggestions, you are always welcome to talk to us - we are a friendly bunch 😁

You can find out more about the structure of the Town Council on our website: https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk/the-council

09/06/2026

This Local Council Clerk Week (LCCW), we wanted to shine a spotlight on our Assistant Clerk, Emily Arrow, whose job it is to assist the Town Clerk in ensuring that the Town Council is correctly run according to Local Government regulations and legislation

Emily is a member of the Town Council Officers Management Team and she covers for all duties of the Town Clerk when they are absent from the office. Her responsibilities are varied, but she says one of her favourite parts of the role is; "Being part of such a close knit community. It is clear from my years in Higham Ferrers that there are lots dedicated people, many of them volunteers, working incredibly hard to bring a wide variety of events, amenities and services to the residents of the town, and make Higham such a wonderful place, and that's a lovely thing to be a part of."

You can find out more about your Town and the Town Council on our website: https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk/

08/06/2026

In Memory Of Christine Kirk

The Town Council recently learned of the passing of ex councillor and past Mayor Christine Kirk. Chris was a town councillor for 2 terms, from 1991 to 1999, and Mayor in 1992-93 and in her time was a member of multiple committees that oversaw the amenities... Read More »

08/06/2026

This week is Local Council Clerk Week (LCCW) ✨ a dedicated week to celebrate and raise awareness of the work Clerks do for their communities ✨ Clerks are professional administrators who ensure that council decisions are implemented lawfully, manage council meetings, oversee finances and advise councillors on governance and statutory matters.

Alicia Schofield has been Higham Ferrers Town Clerk since 2022, she is the bridge between the Council Officers and the Council itself and during her time as Clerk she has enjoyed organising and running events for the town, such as the annual Christmas Sparkle and Remembrance Day Service and developing the Community Library and Wellbeing Hub. She says... "I'm proud to be part of the council and serving the Higham Ferrers community is an honour and a privilege."

Higham Ferrers Town Council provides your local services. We strive to make Higham Ferrers a better place to live, work and play. You can find a wealth of information on our website: https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk

2nd picture, from left to right: Mayoress Kathleen Meredith, Mayor Cllr Chris O'Rourke, Mayors Sergeant Ian Pratt, Deputy Mayor Gerald Kelly, Town Clerk Alicia Schofield and Vicar of St. Mary the Virgin Church, Mother Louise Bishop.

05/06/2026

The lovely flowers by Higham Ferrers Tourism have attracted some bees further down the High Street 🐝🌼🌺🏵🐝😊

05/06/2026

Former Evacuee Returns to Higham Ferrers After 80 Years

Higham Ferrers Town Council was delighted to welcome a very special visitor on Thursday 4 June, when officers had the pleasure of meeting former resident Derick Budd, whose connection to the town dates back to the Second World War. Read More »

05/06/2026

Here in Higham Ferrers and the surrounding area, a fantastic variety of events are organised by local groups and charities throughout the year. To stay up to date with everything that's happening, take a look at the What's On calendar on our website.

Are you part of a local group, charity, club or organisation? You can add your own events to our Calendar to help promote your activities and reach more people in the local community. It's a great way to raise awareness, attract new attendees and ensure residents know what's happening in and around Higham Ferrers. Please submit your event details through our website and we'll help you spread the word 📣

https://www.highamferrers-tc.gov.uk/local-events