Christmas 2016 waste and recycling collections
Christmas 2016 waste and recycling collections Households are encouraged to find out more about arrangements for waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. All collections will take place on their usual days over Christmas and New Year, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and on the public bank holidays after Christmas Day […]
Consultations being run by Northants County Council
Various consultations are being run by Northants County Council. To take part, click on the links. Northamptonshire Early Years Single Funding Formula Consultation 2017/18 Central Government are currently developing a new National Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF). The proposals outlined will mean significant changes to the current Early Years Funding arrangements in Northamptonshire. […]
Break-ins at Draughton
Break-ins at Draughton We’re disappointed to say that, last night (Thursday, 9th November), there were some residents living in houses on the Lamport Road in Draughton who had the padlocks broken on their sheds. As if this wasn’t bad enough, one of the sheds had several items stolen from it. Whilst not wanting to cause alarm, […]
Vote for Daventry District Council Good Neighbour Scheme
People are being encouraged to show their support for a new scheme to support elderly, vulnerable and isolated people in our communities – Good Neighbour Scheme. Daventry District Council (DDC) is working with Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) to develop Good Neighbour Schemes in villages across the district. Northamptonshire ACRE has applied […]
The Daventry & District Forum – free membership
The Daventry & District Forum is an independent body run by the over fifties to enhance the quality of life to those living in Daventry District. The Management Committee is elected from the membership of The Daventry & District Forum and organises forum meetings to provide information on issues affecting the over fifties as well […]
Draughton’s Christmas Bake Off & Christmas Tree Festival
Draughton’s Christmas Bake Off and Christmas Tree Festival is being held on Saturday, 10th December 2016 from 2.00 to 5.00 p.m. Bring along a decorated Christmas Cake of whatever size you like with a 4 inch miniature cake alongside (no need for decoration) so that the miniature may be cut to taste. There will be […]
Weedon Road Smart Corridor – work starts 14 November 2016
This is one of three corridors being developed in Northampton with Central Government funding available until 2019. This is the first corridor to be built. There will be lane closures, road closures and temporary traffic signals – Monday to Friday 07.30 to 17.00. Weekend and night work as required. Access will be maintained at all […]
Consultation on proposed Police and Crime Plan for Northamptonshire
Stephen Mold, the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner is launching a six-week consultation period on the proposed Police and Crime Plan for Northamptonshire http://www.northantspcc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Draft-Police-and-Crime-Plan-2016-2021-1.pdf Four priorities are keeping the young safe community partnerships protecting people from harm putting victims at the heart of justice Residents of Northamptonshire are being asked to give their view in […]
If you have a power cut – call 105
As the nights are drawing in it’s always good to be prepared. If you have a power cut, you can ring 105 or, on any battery operated computer, smart phone or tablet, visit http://www.powercut105.com/?gclid=CI_Tsua0188CFfYK0wodPh4MLQ There are also other recommendations such as:- Check you have a phone available that will work in a power cut […]
Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January each year
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on 27th January each year, and is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, through Nazi Persecution, and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. On HMD the survivors of these atrocities are honoured and groups challenge themselves to work […]