Have you renewed your garden waste collections yet? Residents in Daventry District have just a few weeks left to ensure they have renewed their garden waste collections for the year ahead. The annual charge for the fortnightly service from the start of June 2020 until the end of May 2021 is £37 per bin. Households […]
Support for Older People through Age UK The normal Engage magazine has been put on hold but Age UK Northants have put together a newsletter instead, showing their support for older people in our community during the Coronavirus outbreak. They would be grateful to receive any donation of food or money that you are able […]
Some Covid scams to be aware of Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s […]
Machinists Needed for Scrubs Up For Northants NHS Sewing bees from Long Buckby Angels/Good Neighbour Scheme are doing a shout out for machinists to make scrubs for Scrubs Up For Northants NHS! Scrubs Up For Northants NHS are looking for experienced machinists, anyone with fabric that can be donated, fabric supplier contacts, and monetary donations […]
Anglian Water Priority Register for residents Anglian Water (AW) has asked that we advertise the fact that some residents, including those people who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus can register for free, additional practical support from AW’s Priority Services. Some of the ways being on the Priority Services Register could help include help with reading […]
COVID-19 Support line run by Daventry District Council A new support line has been set up to help residents in need of extra support during the coronavirus pandemic. The new support line number is 0300 126 1000 (option 5) and allows those who cannot leave their homes under current restrictions and those who have nobody […]
M1 JUNCTION 18 TO JUNCTION 20 NOTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS Highways England will be carrying out essential carriageway and bridge maintenance work to the M1 from junction 18 to junction 20 from 1 June 2020. They will package together two essential roadworks schemes which can be delivered concurrently. During the work, they will replace […]
Daventry District Council calls for volunteers If you and your family and friends want to be involved in volunteering opportunities in Northamptonshire there’s more information here: https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates/Pages/volunteer-to-help-those-in-need-coronavirus.aspx Volunteers will be matched with those requesting help, according to their skills and locations. Volunteering could include delivering prescriptions or helping the food bank or other local essential community schemes.
Daventry District Council collate help and support during coronavirus pandemic Are you in need of extra support during the coronavirus pandemic? Or do you know someone in your local community who might need some help? Daventry District Council is working with a range of partner organisations to co-ordinate local efforts to get people the help […]
CORONAVIRUS SOURCES OF ADVICE The coronavirus situation is fast-moving and there is an increasing amount of misinformation online. We should be using government advice to inform decisions and be checking that advice regularly. A link to the gov.uk website can be found here https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Find out how to protect yourself or check if you need medical help on […]