Corby is ‘fastest-growing’ town
February 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
The town of Corby in Northamptonshire has the fastest growing population in England and Wales, according to new figures.
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) based its findings on the number of council taxpayers in the borough.
They show that the number of average Band D council taxpayers in Corby has risen 9% between 2006/07 and 2009/10.
Kettering showed the third highest increase (6.4%) of any local authority.
Pat Fawcett, leader of Corby Borough Council, said: “The council’s ambition is to double the population of Corby by 2030 and so the news that our growth rate is the fastest in England and Wales is just excellent.”
Corby university plans gather momentum
May 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Space has been designated for a university campus as part of the new £20m Tresham Institute campus to be built in Corby.
Tresham and partner Corby Council have put in a bid for the site of Corby Community College from the county council, which owns the 16-acre site off Oakley Road.
Most of the land will be used for the Tresham campus, which will relocate from its current base in George Street, but a portion of the site, near the rail station in Station Road, will be set aside for the university.
The move has been made possible as the current secondary school on the site is closing and pupils will be transferring to the brand new Corby Business Academy, due to open this September.
Corby to receive a £50m makeover
April 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
A £50m regeneration landmark buildings project to transform Corby has been given the go-ahead by councillors.
A £32.6m Civic Hub and an £18m 50-metre international pool will be built in the Northamptonshire town as part of the Parkland Gateway development.
The Civic Hub will include a theatre, library and restaurant, while the pool complex could become a regional centre of excellence.
