New Planning Application Website
The old DDC planning application website has now been migrated over to the new West Northamptonshire site.
It can be found here – https://www.southnorthants.gov.uk/info/173/planning-process
Parish Notice of Casual Vacancy 17.02.23
NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT (1972 (Section 87(2))
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Maidwell with Draughton following the resignation to accept office of Councillor Terry Mortimer. Please see Notice here.
Update – Speed Sign Data
After extensive analysis of the data from the signs ( from May to September) it can be seen that :
Going north an average of 121,329 vehicles pass the sign per month, 3965 per day and 165 per hour. Of those an average of 56.75% are below 30mph and 80% are below 35mph
Going south an average of 144,314 vehicles pass the sign per month, 4715 per day and 196 per hour. Of those an average of , 56.5% are below 30mph and 85.7% are below 35mph.
The average speed for both north and southbound traffic is just 29.7mph.
These numbers will be updated every quarter and updates placed on the village website and in the Parish Magazine.
They will also be on the PC agenda quarterly.
Age UK Winter Magazine
AGE UK Winter magazine – a free publication can be viewed here
Her Majesty The Queen – West Northamptonshire Timeline of Events
Timeline overview
See below a summary of the timeline of the official West Northants Council events through the 10 days of national mourning.
Friday, 9 September
- The Union flag on council buildings will be flown at half-mast. Other flags will be removed during the period of national mourning.
- 18.00 The King will broadcast to the nation – St Paul’s Cathedral will hold a service open to the public which will be broadcast nationally.
- An evening service at 19.00 will be held at All Saints Church, Northampton. Other services to be held in the county
Saturday, 10 September
- Laying of wreath by the Lord Lieutenant at Garden of Remembrance, All Saints Church, Northampton at 10.00am. Other ceremonies to be held in the county.
- The Proclamation will be read at St James’ Palace London, 11:00
- The Union flag will be flown at full-mast at 11:00 (timing of Proclamation)
Sunday, 11 September (County Proclamation)
- The Proclamation will be read at noon at Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
- The Proclamation will be read at 13.00 by the High Sheriff, on behalf of the county, at All Saints Church, Northampton. Special dispensation for the flying of the Union flag at full mast, then immediately returned to half-mast once proclamation is read.
- At all other locations The Union flag will be flown at half-mast at 13:00
- The Proclamation will be read at 14:30 at parish and town level. The Union flag can be raised to full mast during the local ceremony and returned to half-mast afterwards.
Sunday, 18 September (eve of funeral)
- A morning service at 11.00am will be held at All Saints Church, Northampton
- An evening service will be held at Peterborough Cathedral
- Other services to be held in the county
Monday, 19 September (funeral)
- The Queen will receive a State Funeral
- There will be a two-minute silence at 11:00
Tuesday, 20 September
- The Union flag will be flown at full-mast at 08:00. Any other flags can now be flown at full-mast.
- Usual practices resume
Book of Condolence – St Mary Church, Maidwell
A book of condolence has been placed in the Church.
This will be open on the following dates and times for residents to visit, reflect and sign.
Please can villagers pass on this information, especially to those who do not have internet access.
The opening times are as follows:
Saturday 10th September 10am – 4pm
Sunday 11th September 12noon-6pm
Monday 12th September until Monday 19th September
2pm – 6pm
In Memory of Her Majesty The Queen – Books of Condolence – West Northamptonshire
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family following news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed.
Books of condolence
Books of condolence will be available from today to mark the saddening news of the death of Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of her other realms and territories, Queen, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith.
An online book of condolence is available on the Royal Family’s website. The book of condolence will also be available inside the Great Hall at the Guildhall in Northampton, The Forum in Towcester and Lodge Road in Daventry.
Opening times are as follows:
Northampton Guildhall
8.30am to 6pm (Saturdays 9.30am to 5pm)
Towcester Forum
9am to 5pm
Daventry Lodge Road
9am to 5pm
Please be aware that during peak periods there may be queues.
Closing of the book of condolence
The book of condolence will be closed on the day after the Queen’s funeral.
Once closed, the books of condolence will form part of West Northamptonshire Council’s archive so that future generations are able to easily gain access to them and find out the way in which national events are marked.
The books of condolence may also be displayed in the museum along with other memorabilia as an exhibition.