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Q: How can I access community funding?
A: The Voluntary Sector Support Unit (VSSU) provides support and direct access to information about the council's funding programmes. The Funding Programmes available through the county council are designed to make investment in voluntary and community groups that are providing good quality services. These grants can be applied towards an organisations core costs, to encourage new developments, strengthen existing organisations and support innovation, and to contribute to reasonable improvements of community buildings in both urban and rural areas. For more information use the contact details below, or visit the VSSU webpage.
Voluntary Sector Support Unit Northamptonshire County Council PO Box 93 County Hall Northampton NN1 1AN Tel: 01604 236789 Fax: 01604 236644 email: vssu@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Q: How do I apply for a copy birth certificate?
A: Copy certificates are available from the Registration Service at a cost of £7.00. To download an application form or for more information visit the copy birth certificates webpage or use the contact details below.
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Q: How do I apply for a copy death certificate?
A: Copy certificates are available from the Registration Service at a cost of £7.00. To download an application form or for more information visit the copy death certificates webpage or use the contact details below.
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Q: How do I apply for a copy marriage certificate?
A: Copy certificates are available from the Registration Service at a cost of £7.00. For more information and to download an application form visit the copy marriage certificates webpage or use the contact details below.
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Q: How do I report an unauthorised gypsy/traveller site?
A: The Countywide Traveller Unit (CTU) is nearly always informed about an encampment, but if you want to report a site or require more information please use the contact details below. An answer phone is available outside office hours. Any criminal activity should be reported directly to Northamptonshire Police - tel: 01604 700700.
Countywide Traveller Unit Kingsthorpe District Housing Office Harborough Road Northampton NN2 7BB Tel: 01604 837247 Fax: 01604 837230 email: ctu@northampton.gov.uk
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Q: How many people live in the county?
A: The 2001 census gives the population of Northamptonshire as:
Northamptonshire = 629,676
Corby Borough = 53,174
Daventry District = 71,838
East Northamptonshire = 76,550
Kettering Borough = 81,844
South Northamptonshire = 79,293
Borough of Wellingborough = 72,519
Source: Office for National Statistics
For more information and related statistics visit the Northamptonshire Observatory website (New window) or the visit the census webpage.
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Q: What do I do about a bees nest?
A: For advice and information contact one of the following according to your postcode.
NN1-3 Tel: 01604 406664
NN4-5 Tel: 01604 767674
NN6 Tel: 01604 811453
NN7-10 Tel: 01604 890117
NN11-13 Tel: 01280 703151
NN14-16 Tel: 01832 732007
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Q: Where can I find an Interpreter?
A: Community access and language service (CALS) aim is to enable equal access to information and services for all communities by providing a comprehensive interpretation and translation service. To book an Interpreter please telephone CALS on 01604 601817 during office hours.
If you require an interpreter to attend for a face to face interpretation appointment please have the following information available when you telephone.
- Date
- Time
- Language/dialect required
- Venue
- Customer's name
- Country of origin, if known
- Nature of appointment e.g. hearing test
- Your full name
- Your contact telephone number
- Your contact address
Please note that a fax or email confirming your willingness to pay our rates may be requested. For more information use the contact details below or visit the CALS webpage.
Community Access and Language Service Northamptonshire County Council County Hall Northampton NN1 1DN Tel: 01604 237773 Fax: 01604 637390 email: cals@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Q: Where can I find details of venues available for civil marriage?
A: Under current law, it is possible to have a civil marriage ceremony at any Approved Premises in England or Wales. These are buildings which are licensed by the local Council for this purpose. For a list of venues available in the county and details on how to contact them visit the civil marriage venues webpage or use the contact details below.
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Q: Where can I find out answers to local history questions?
A: The Record Office has an extensive library to assist you in your research. The library has books covering a range of subjects to help you trace your family tree, research local history, trace the history of a house or trace the descent of a manor. For more information use the contact details below or visit the libraries webpage.
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Q: Where can I find what events are taking place in the county?
A: Visit the connect2northamptonshire portal (New window) and click onto events. Alternatively visit the enjoy northamptonshire website (New window) and click onto the events calendar.
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Q: Where can I research my family history?
A: The Record Office has an extensive library to assist you in your research. The library has books covering a range of subjects to help you trace your family tree, research local history, trace the history of a house or trace the descent of a manor. For more information use the contact details below or visit the library webpage.
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