Upcoming Road Closure – High Street, Draughton – from 20th October
West Northamptonshire are intending on carrying out drainage works on the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed until the 16th November 2025 at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 20th October 2025.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB145808153
If you require more information about the works, please contact Ashleigh Hart on 01604 529700.
Book before you visit the tip!
If you’re planning to visit any of West Northamptonshire’s Recycling Centres on or after 3 November, you must book a slot first.
The booking system opens on 20 October, allowing you to reserve a slot online. You can also book by phone if you prefer. More: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs
Commissioner and Chief ready to chat at online public meeting
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Northamptonshire residents are being invited to put their questions on crime and policing to Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone and Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet at an online public meeting next month.
The event will take place between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tuesday 21 October, and will be live streamed on both the Commissioner’s and the Northamptonshire Police Facebook pages www.facebook.com/NorthantsOPFCC www.facebook.com/northantspolice
Questions about any policing or community safety issue are welcomed – potentially covering subjects such as neighbourhood policing, violence against women and girls, retail crime and town centre safety, road safety or funding.
Questions can be sent now on email to: chiefschat@northants.police.uk
Names won’t be read out during the broadcast or shared online.
Questions can also be sent anonymously using an email link that will go live 14 days before the broadcast.
And questions can also be asked live during the broadcast through the Facebook chat.
Danielle and Ivan will answer as many questions as they can in the time available.
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone said: “It’s my job to be the voice of the people in policing, and this is an opportunity for people to have their own voices heard. It’s also my role to hold the Chief Constable to account, and this is an opportunity for members of the public to get involved in that process.
“I’ve made it my mission to meet with communities across the county, listening and acting on the issues they tell me matter most to them.
“This livestream is another way of reaching out to people across Northamptonshire, so they can have their say and air their views on policing and crime.”
Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet said: “Building public confidence and trust in their police service starts with being visible and really listening.
“That’s why I’m looking forward to hearing from people on this livestream and being able to answer their questions and explain more about the work that we do to keep them safe.”
Town & Parish Briefing – Sept’25
Please find a link to the latest Town & Parish Briefing
This month’s Briefing includes information about the new booking system that we are introducing at our Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Local Priorities – Cycle Theft
Shared from Northamptonshire Talking
We have a brilliant good-news story to share for our Northampton community, which shows how working together helps us all. Earlier today, a vigilant local resident noticed a suspicious E bike left out in the community. They acted quickly and reported it to our local PCSO team, using the valuable Northamptonshire Talking system.
Responding swiftly, the PCSOs located the bicycle, which had been taken just days ago. It has now been returned to its owner, who relies on it for their daily commute. The owner was unable to afford a replacement, making its recovery a massive relief and allowing them to once again travel to work both promptly and safely. They expressed their gratitude, saying: “When we received the phone call to say the stolen bike was found, we felt a rush of disbelief quickly followed by relief and gratitude. After all the frustration and hopelessness, it felt like a weight lifted off our shoulders. The turnaround for the resolution of this has been quick and we are greatly appreciative of your guys’ efforts. Thank you so much again!”
To ensure the bike’s long-term security, local officers also registered it on the national BikeRegister database. This increases the chances of it being recovered again if it were ever stolen in the future.
This is a great example of community policing in action—residents and officers working together to solve problems and improve safety. This outcome highlights not only the importance of local officers being known and trusted within their communities, but also the value of the Northamptonshire Talking system as a way for residents to share information that helps us take positive action.
General information if you have a bike that we hope is useful.
Report theft of cycles immediately on discovery to police. Delay in doing so can mean missed opportunities to recover your cycle and prosecute the offender.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.northants.police.
Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Speed Data Update – Aug’25
The latest speed data for the signs on the A508 can be viewed here