Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting 11th August’26
The draft Minutes of the Meeting can be viewed here
A copy of the letter sent to the Planning Department can be found under ‘Notices’
Haselbech Road, Maidwell and Maidwell Road, Haselbech – Closure 17-21st Aug
West Northamptonshire are intending on carrying out carriageway repairs on the above road.
To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for 5 days at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 17th August 2026.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=
Change of Date – Next Parish Council Meeting – Monday 7th September 2026
Due to a number of Councillor absences , the next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 7th September, 7:30pm at the Loder Hall
The agenda will be published by the 2nd September at the latest.
All are welcome to attend and participate in the Open Forum
Extraordinary Meeting – Tues 11th August – Loder Hall, 7:30pm
Re: Maidwell Hall Planning Application
Due to a re-consultation from West Northamptonshire Planning Department based on new information submitted by the applicant , the Parish Council are holding an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 11th August, 2026 7:30pm.
All are welcome to attend and participate during the Open Forum.
The Agenda can be viewed here
Link to the Planning Application here
Speed Data – July’26
The Speed Data to the end of July has now been added to the website.
It can be viewed here
Road Closure – M6/M1 junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange bridge
When will this work take place?
We’ll work overnight 9pm to 6am, Monday to Friday from 3 August 2026 to 21 September 2026.
To complete our work safely, we’ll close the M6 eastbound arm to the M1 as follows:
- Monday 3 August to Friday 14 August 2026 – full overnight closures and daytime lane closures
- Monday 17 August and Tuesday 18 August 2026– full overnight closures
- Wednesday 19 August to Monday 21 September 2026 – full overnight closures and daytime lane closures.
- Works will pause on Tuesday 25 August and from Thursday 27 August to Monday 31 August 2026.
Find out more
Where it is safe to do so, access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained in emergency situations.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.
If you’d like to be kept up to date with future work along the M6, please subscribe to our mailing list by emailing noreplym6wmids@nationalhighways.co.uk.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about our work, please call us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
Information about our work can also be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/.
You can also visit our website at nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/ or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF. Please leave your feedback by completing our online survey, just scan the QR code below
Draft Minutes – 8th July 2026
The Minutes from the last meeting can now be read online
Community Consultation: Nominating The Stag as an Asset of Community Value (ACV)
Community Consultation: Nominating The Stag as an Asset of Community Value (ACV)
Why are we writing to you?
Maidwell with Draughton Parish Council is exploring whether to nominate The Stag for inclusion on West Northamptonshire Council’s Assets of Community Value Register (ACVR). Given the economic pressures currently facing the hospitality industry, we believe it is sensible to seek to protect this important local hub.
What does an ACV listing mean?
- No immediate change: The pub remains under its current ownership and operates as normal.
- Breathing space: If the owners decide to sell the property in the future, the community is granted a legal, six-month “moratorium period”.
- Time to bid: This period stops an immediate commercial sale, giving residents time to raise finance, draft a business plan, and submit a bid to keep the pub as a community hub.
While the owners have not indicated any intention to sell, securing this listing acts as an insurance policy for our villages’ social well-being. You can read the full legislative details on the West Northamptonshire Council ACV Page.
We need your input
Before progressing, the Parish Council wishes to gauge local support and gather evidence of how the pub furthers our community’s social interests.
Please let us know your thoughts by Friday 31st July 2026 using the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu7oAQqJs8UyKke63fCTRXEt7BFDCLd9NJUOL3TXLMNWmy-w/viewform?usp=publish-editor
If you would rather use a paper form or know of anyone else who might, please print the form here
Any questions please contact the Clerk: clerk@maidwellwithdraughtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Volunteers Needed – Community Speed Watch
Following meetings between residents, the Parish Council, WNC Highways and Northamptonshire Police it was agreed that there was sufficient interest in creating a Community Speed Watch Group in Maidwell.
We are looking for a minimum of 6 volunteers and 1 co-ordinator to set up the group. Please register your interest via the Clerk at clerk@maidwellwithdraughtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
More Information
Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a volunteer-led initiative run by Northamptonshire Police in partnership with the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance. The programme empowers local residents to take an active role in improving road safety by helping to reduce speeding in their communities.
How It Works
Volunteer groups receive online training and equipment to carry out roadside speed monitoring in their local area. These activities take place between March and October, during daylight hours only, and at times chosen by the group based on local concerns. Drivers detected speeding by CSW volunteers receive a police warning letter, and their details are retained for 12 months to help identify repeat offenders. Any driver recorded three or more times will receive a personal visit from police officers. The programme currently supports hundreds of volunteers across more than 60 communities in Northamptonshire, monitoring speeds in 20mph, 30mph, and 40mph zones. Please note: CSW focuses solely on excess speed. It does not address other traffic offences such as driving without insurance, using a mobile phone, or vehicle weight violations.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for CSW, communities must demonstrate local support for the scheme. This is typically provided through:
- A letter of support from the parish or town council,
Any supporting council must also commit to publicising the upcoming CSW activity within the community.To participate, each community must have:
- One co-ordinator
- A minimum of six volunteers (fewer may be accepted on a case-by-case basis)
- Formal support from the parish or town council
These requirements must be met before a place in the programme can be allocated.
Roles within CSW
Co-ordinator
Serves as the main point of contact with Northamptonshire Police. Responsibilities include:
- Organising the patrol timetable and organising the email returns
- Managing volunteer details
- Coordinating equipment delivery and collection
- Participating in roadside monitoring sessions
Volunteer
Works alongside other trained residents during roadside sessions, using speed detection equipment and recording details of speeding vehicles in line with the training provided.
Training and Insurance
All volunteers must complete a digital training session, which includes practical and operational guidance. Training is delivered via an online video, and once completed, volunteers are covered by public liability insurance while participating in CSW activities.
https://www.northants.police.uk/police-forces/northamptonshire-police/areas/northamptonshire-force-content/about-us/about-us/community-speed-watch/
Town & Parish Briefing – July’26
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