Community groups tackling loneliness to benefit from government funding and also from Northampton Town FC Book clubs, walking groups and other community projects will be able to apply for a £4 million fund designed to help reduce loneliness in the coming months. The Local Connections Fund – made up of £2 million from the Government […]
Updated TV Licensing Literature for over 75s TV Licensing have updated their Simple Payment Plan advice leaflets for advisors and customers, including new information and details on the online portal which is now live. Information is available here
Free Christmas meals to those in need in our communities Free Christmas Meals are being offered to those in need in our villages through Food4Heroes. Following their successful delivery of meals to NHS staff during lockdown Food4Heroes have agreed to provide a Christmas meal to people who may not be able to spend time with […]
Draft Vision for Daventry town centre’s future is unveiled Wide-ranging proposals for maximising the potential of Daventry town centre over the next 15 years have been unveiled. Based on public responses to a consultation held over the summer, the draft Daventry Town Centre Vision 2035 sets out a range of measures that could be implemented […]
DDC’s Comfort and Joy parcel scheme Warm-hearted residents can offer some cheer to people in need this Christmas by donating items to a festive parcel scheme. The annual Comfort and Joy campaign helps those who are staying in refuges as a result of experiencing domestic abuse, as well as other vulnerable families who are struggling […]
DDC: Christmas waste and recycling arrangements Daventry District Council’s offices will be closed from Christmas Day until they re-open on Monday 4 January 2021. Essential services, such as waste and recycling collections and street cleaning will continue over the festive period, and there will also continue to be arrangements in place in the event of […]
Ways to combat loneliness this winter As this winter brings new and further challenges for many of us, let’s face loneliness together: one connection at a time. There are downloadable resources and engaging events, along with opportunities for everyone to take part. The Great Winter Get Together is finally here!️ Join in here #KindnessByPost November 29 – […]
Businesses who had to temporarily close due to lockdown are urged to apply for new grant fund Businesses in Daventry District which have been required to close temporarily due to the lockdown are encouraged to apply for a Local Restrictions Support Grant. The Government fund can provide grants of up to £3,000 to help small […]
Online exhibitions will showcase conservation plans People can learn about plans to protect the historic interest of a number of parishes across Daventry District during a series of online exhibitions. The sessions are being held as part of reviews of the conservation areas in Badby, Creaton, Great Brington, Preston Capes and Hellidon. There will also […]
Message from Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health in Northamptonshire “Dear Residents, I am writing to you directly, as we enter the winter period, to inform you of the current situation relating to Coronavirus in Northamptonshire and specifically the areas in which you live. I’m also hoping to share some key tips to help you […]