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 […]
Paint means Poo campaign Poo Bag Offer by Daventry District Council – be quick
The Parish Council did consider providing dog waste litter bins, however, after looking into this, the cost implications were prohibitive. Legislation has clearly shown that responsibility lies with the owner, who must clean up after their dog or face a fine, and it therefore was apparent that the cost of providing and emptying bins would […]
Caring for Church Buildings: A Maintenance Workshop’
We have been advised of a workshop that is to take place that may be of interest to some of our residents. It is being held as follows ….. Tuesday 25th October 2016 Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD 7.30pm Ben Smith, Historic Churches Support Officer, will be providing tips about how to care for […]
External Auditor’s Report for year ending 31 March 2016
The External Auditor’s Report for year ending 31 March 2016 was received by the Parish Council at its meeting on 7 September 2016. The report is available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. See under Parish Council – Other documents – here […]