Government says yes to two unitary councils for Northamptonshire Two brand new unitary councils will be established in Northamptonshire on 1st April 2021 (Vesting Day), the Government confirmed. The West Northamptonshire unitary will cover Daventry District, Northampton and South Northamptonshire and the North Northamptonshire unitary will cover Corby, East Northants, Kettering and Wellingborough. The existing […]
Look out for your new collections calendar Residents are being encouraged to keep an eye out for new bin collection calendars which are due to hit doormats soon. The four-page leaflet gives households dates for the next 12-month cycle of waste and recycling collections, beginning at the start of June until the end of May […]
Consultation on shaping specialist provision for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans Northamptonshire County Council is consulting on additional special provision in the county for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans. Increasing the capacity of authorities to make provision for children and young people with Education, Health […]
Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations by Daventry DC The District Council is currently carrying out a review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations, in line with the Representation of the People Act 1983. The aim of the review is to: Seek to ensure that all electors in the constituency […]
Don’t miss special offers to encourage county residents to get composting Discounted compost bins are being offered to Northamptonshire residents in a bid to encourage more people to get composting. As part of International Compost Awareness Week (5-11 May), the Northamptonshire Waste Partnership is working with getcomposting.com to offer discounted compost converters from as little as £18.50. […]
Don’t miss postal vote deadline for European election – tomorrow 8 May at 5pm People living in Daventry District have just one day left to apply to vote by post for the European Parliamentary Election. Daventry District Council is making preparations for the polling day on 23 May to elect East Midlands MEPs and must receive […]
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 2019 until the end of May 2020 is £36 per bin. Households […]
Daventry District Council’s support for armed forces sessions Past and present members of our armed forces are being invited to join a new Veterans’ Breakfast club in Daventry. The sessions will be held at the New Street Café (next to Tesco) on the fourth Wednesday of each month in order to give veterans as well […]
Joint Independent Audit Committee recruiting The OPFCC and the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police are recruiting new members to join their Joint Independent Audit Committee. The Committee provides independent advice and assurance on the governance of the OPFCC, Northamptonshire Police and the Northamptonshire Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority. Successful applicants will receive training and an […]
Preparations underway for European election People living in Daventry District have until Tuesday, 7 May to register to vote in the European Parliamentary election scheduled to take place next month. Daventry District Council is making preparations for the polling day on Thursday, 23 May following the latest agreement by the European Union and UK to […]