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Residents are urged to access vital winter financial support
West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging all residents, especially those most vulnerable, to take advantage of a wide range of financial support available this winter.
With rising costs affecting households, now is the time to ensure that everyone who is eligible can access the help they need.
A number of schemes are in place to help with heating bills, household expenses, and general financial hardship.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Oct 2024
Notification of Junction 15 overnight closure - 1st and 2nd November 2024
Winvic have provided notification of overnight road closures on the 1st and 2nd November 2024 between 22:00 and 6:00 hrs, and affecting the following roads:
M1 Northbound Onslip
M1 South Southbound Onslip
A45 Northbound to Watering Lane
A508 Southbound from Segro roundabout
There will be no access to M1 Northbound or A45 Northbound from Grange Park and surrounding businesses.
M1 Southbound traffic exiting... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Notification of emergency major earthwork repairs - Rowtree Road
Network Rail are carrying out emergency major earthwork repairs to a failed embankment at Rowtree Road.
The works started on Wednesday 16th October and will run until Sunday 10th November.
An emergency half land road and footpath closure have been implemented to ensure plant and materials are safely transported to site.
To find out more about the works, please visit Network Rail
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Notification of essential maintenance works - A45 LED upgrades
We have received notification from National Highways of planned essential maintenance works on the A45.
We're upgrading the current lighting to LEDs on the A45 between Brackmills and Raunds.
The new LED lighting will be more energy efficient and require less maintenance in the future.
When will this work take place?
We'll work overnight, between 8pm and 5am, Monday to Saturday, between 14 October 2024... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Halloween Trick or Treat advice from the Neighbourhood Police Team
We want everyone to have fun and enjoy the festivities over Halloween and bonfire night.
However, not everyone wants to take part and Halloween can leave some people feeling anxious. We have created a poster which can be downloaded from the attachment below to display in your home if you do not want trick or treaters at your door.
Local officers will be working in their local communities to tackle and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Kier Transportation (Highways) - Drop-in event THIS THURSDAY
Kier Transportation (Highways) are holding a Drop in Event at Hunsbury Library
Thursday 17th October 13:00-15:00pm
Look for the nominated area identified by a Highways banner. Although not essential it would be helpful if you could arrange an appointment by emailing wnccommunications@kier.co.uk
The issues they will be able to discuss include:
Carriageway, footway, verge maintenance
Vegetation Overhanging... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Police are warning about the rise in opportunist crime
Dear Residents.
Due to the recent rise in opportunist crime, we are asking that you be more vigilant around your home and vehicles.
Garages are especially high at the moment for these crimes, make sure they are locked, put something in front of doors to stop them being opened.
Lock all doors and windows to your property even if you are home, you can still become a statistic.
Most of all please do not leave... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Resurfacing works - Collingtree Park development - 25th October 2024
Vistry have notified us that their contractor will be undertaking resurfacing works to the entrance of the Collingtree Park site, affecting access to the properties beyond the golf club overnight on the 25th October.
The works are planned to occur between the hours of 2100 and 0600. Delays are expected but these should be no more than 15 minutes in duration.
Full notification will be provided to nearest... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 7 Oct 2024
A message from Mike Reader, MP for Northampton South
26/09/2024
Dear resident,
Flooding in Northampton South
As your Member of Parliament I have closely monitored the ongoing flooding situation across Northampton South. It is estimated that as much as 2 months worth of rain has fallen in our area in 48 hours. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed has visited the constituency to meet the residents and business owners impacted... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Sep 2024
Launch of a new service in Northamptonshire - Shout!
Integrated Care Northamptonshire partners with Mental Health Innovations: text 'IMATTER' to 85258 for free, in-the-moment support
Shout has now been launched in Northamptonshire – anyone in the area can text the word 'IMATTER' to 85258 to be connected to a trained Shout Volunteer.
The service is open to all, 24/7, and can help with issues such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, and suicidal... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Sep 2024
