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Northants Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner consultation
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone has launched an online consultation on her draft police, fire and crime plan, which sets the blueprint for police and fire services in Northamptonshire.
Both a copy of the plan and the link to the survey can be found on the OPFCC website, here: Precept and Plan Consultation - Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner
The consultation... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2024
Your money, Your say: WNC want your views on 2025/26 budget proposals
Residents, businesses and community groups in West Northants are encouraged to share their views on the draft budget proposals for 2025/26.
Members of the Cabinet met last night (Tuesday, 10 Dec) to discuss ideas for saving money and improving efficiency. These proposals aim to balance the Council's budget while protecting our most vulnerable residents and addressing the rising costs and demand for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Waste and recycling collection arrangements for the festive season in West Northants
With the festive season fast approaching, residents are being advised on the arrangements for waste and recycling collections over the Christmas and New Year period.
West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) waste and recycling collection crews will be working throughout the festive season to make sure that residents can continue to recycle and dispose of their Christmas waste.
Downloadable bin calendars... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Dec 2024
Joint agency update – flooding in Northamptonshire
Significant flooding hits Northamptonshire
Significant flooding has hit Northamptonshire overnight and a multi-agency response is now underway and working to support people affected by Storm Bert.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police have received a very high number of calls overnight from people requesting help due to flooding, both in properties and on roads. These issues... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Kier Transportation (Highways) - Drop-in event THIS THURSDAY
Drop in event hosted by West Northamptonshire Council and Kier Transportation at Hunsbury Library - this Thursday, 21st November.
Kier will have a nominated desk area and will be identified by a Highways banner. Although not essential it would be helpful if you could arrange an appointment at wnccommunications@kier.co.uk
They are able to discuss issues such as:
- Carriageway, footway, verge maintenance... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2024
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
