National Plant Monitoring Scheme seek volunteers. Do you know anyone with an interest in wild plants or who would like to learn more about them? As the weather warms and the days get longer the NPMS are looking for people to help them. The National Plant Monitoring Scheme is helping us to understand what is […]
Road Closure Draughton Road, Maidwell 6 March 2017 We have been advised by Northamptonshire Highways that Mervyn Lambert Plant are requiring to install a new gas main connection outside the Old Bakehouse on Draughton Road in Maidwell. To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed to through traffic for up […]
NCC Consultation opens on Free Childcare today. The Government has already made a commitment to provide up to 30 hours of funded childcare for children in working families (eligibility criteria apply). This survey-based consultation aims to gauge the interest in, and demand for, these additional hours (e.g. above and beyond the current entitlement of […]
Motorists urged to avoid minor roads and appeal for help with road-clearing effort POLICE are urging motorists to avoid the county’s minor roads because of the adverse weather conditions. Fallen trees have resulted in a number of road closures across the county. In addition, police are appealing for members of the public who have tree-felling equipment, […]
Maidford Road – Repair to potholes 15 February 2017 Northamptonshire Highways are requiring to carry out urgent repairs to a number of potholes along the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed for one day between 09.15 and 15.00 and is expected to take place on 15th February […]
Spratton Sands Bridge Repairs – Diversion for six weeks. There will be a full 24-hour a day road closure in place for 6 weeks, in both directions on the A5199 Welford Road. The road closure and diversion signage was put in place from midnight 23 January. The diversion route can be viewed at roadworks.org (zoom in so that […]
Police Surgery – Daventry District The next Police Surgery will be held at: Brixworth Library on Saturday 18 February 2017 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. A representative from Northamptonshire Police will be available to speak with you.
Advice on vehicle crime from Sam Dobbs, Daventry District Command. “Dear Daventry District Resident Only yesterday, I was catching up on the Community Safety Partnership’s December report on Daventry crime. There was a bitter/sweet message that whilst thefts from vehicle had increased, the majority of that increase has been outside Daventry District which has seen […]
If you’re wanting to blow those cobwebs away – take a look at the Healthy Walk timetable and find a walk to suit you. Walking for health is a great way for almost all members of our communities to build and maintain fitness in a simple way. Benefits include: help to improve heart performance, reduce risk […]
There are a few Consultations being run by Northants County Council. If you wish to take part – follow the links. Children’s Centre Services Consultation – open till 2nd February 2017 – here Draft Budget and Council Plan Consultation 2017-18 – open till 24 January 2017 – here Reconfiguration and recommissioning of services […]