Town and Parish Briefing – Dec’25
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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Newsletter – December 2025
This month’s edition features updates on the launch of the Northamptonshire Women’s Charter. This is Danielle’s call to action for organisations to promote safer environments for women – and therefore everyone – particularly in the workplace. Twenty local organisations have already signed up.
There are also updates on how fire crews have been making sure shopping centres are safe for customers and staff ahead of Christmas; how the Commissioner is helping to tackle rural crime in the county; and more details on how you can share your views on the proposed council tax precepts for police and fire.
December 2025 - News from the Commissioner
Engage magazine Winter 2025 – Age UK
The Winter 2025 edition of our Engage magazine is now available. Also available as a paper copy , please contact the Clerk.
You can read the flippy online version here.
Road Closure – 8th January 2026 – Harborough Road, Maidwell
West Northamptonshire Council are intending on carrying the installation of new gullies on the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for 1 day at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 8th January 2026.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB147274730
Notification of upcoming work – A14 Kelmarsh – 26 January to May 2026
Re: A14 Kelmarsh Geotechnical work
We’ve previously written to you regarding our upcoming essential maintenance on the A14 eastbound between junctions 2 and 3. As part of the work, we’ll be undertaking the following activities.
- Vegetation clearance
- Installation of drains in the embankment
- Renewal or replacement of failing embankment
- Re-instatement of the topsoil and seeding after completing the drainage work
When will this work take place?
To minimise disruption for road users we’re reprogramming the work whilst other schemes on the A14 progress.
Our new planned start date is 26 January 2026 to May 2026.
This is dependent on the progress of other schemes on the A14 and is subject to further change.
What does this mean for you?
In order to carry out this work safely, we’ll install a full closure of the A14 eastbound from junctions 2 to 3 including slip roads. We’ll also need to close the lay-bys 24/7 during the works.
During the closures, a fully signed diversion will be in place. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.
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.
Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Further information
If you’d like to receive updates about future work along the A14, please subscribe to our distribution list by emailing noreplya14emids@nationalhighways.co.uk
We have a dedicated Public Liaison Officer for the works, Andy Lee. He can be contacted via andy.lee@carnellgroup.co.uk; or by calling him on 07967765079.
For further information about this work, please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, email info@nationalhighways.co.uk, or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF.
Information about our work can also be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/
Appeal for dash-cam footage following incident on M1
Notice from Northamptonshire Police
Were you travelling on the M1 motorway on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 12?
Detectives investigating an alleged robbery, which occurred on the southbound carriageway near junction 16, are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Between 3pm and 3.30pm, the driver of a white Toyota Prius was forced to stop by the driver of a black Range Rover.
The occupants of the Range Rover exited the vehicle and approached the other driver, before allegedly threatening him and stealing items.
Four men from South Yorkshire aged 28, 29, 32 and 32, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The M1 is a major route through the county and detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have captured either car travelling on the southbound carriageway just before the county border or who recorded any part of the incident on dash-cam.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online at Report | Northamptonshire Police and Giving information | Crimestoppers.
Please quote incident number 25000664594 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
Town and Parish Briefing – Nov’25
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