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MIDDLETON CHENEY HISTORY SOCIETY
"Meetings are held at All Saints Church, Church Lane at 7.30 pm on the Fourth Monday of each month.Our January meeting will take place on Monday January 26th at the Library*. 7.30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.Sarah Reay will introduce us to the courage and faith of her grandfather during WW1 as "The half-shilling Curate" Sarah has written a book based on his collected diaries. *The temporary change...
Posted: Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Middleton Cheney History Society, planned meetings
The society has no December meeting of the History Society on December 22nd ( sure you will have plenty to do instead.) So the next meeting will take place on Monday January 26th at the Library*. 7.30 p.m. when Sarah Reah will introduce us to the courage and faith of her grandfather during WW1 as "The half-shilling Curate" Sarah has written a book based on his collected diaries. *The temporary change...
Posted: Sat, 20 Dec 2025
Christmas Tree Festival 2025
The Christmas Tree Festival will return this SATURDAY 29th and SUNDAY 30th November.
Last minute entries are still being accepted but please let Chris know (chrissquirrel@btinternet.com) ASAP of your intention to enter.
Posted: Mon, 24 Nov 2025
🌧️ Weather Warning – Flood Risk for Middleton Cheney and Northamptonshire
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for heavy rain across Northamptonshire over the next couple of days:
- Yellow warning: 6am Friday 14th – 6am Saturday 15th November
- Amber warning: 12 noon – midnight on Friday 14th November
⚠️ The Environment Agency is forecasting possible surface water and river flooding during this period, especially on Friday and Saturday.
Please take steps now...
Posted: Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Traffic Lights on the B4525
Dear all,
Just a note to make you aware of some traffic lights on the B4525 on Sundays in November. Our staff will be working on the road by the Greatworth Park entrance, and therefore some traffic lights will be in place. Due to the proximity of adjoining roads and driveways, these will need to be multi-way lights. My apologies in advance for any inconvenience.
New format for Notices: Please be aware...
Posted: Fri, 31 Oct 2025
No Councillor Drop In Surgery - 28th October
There will be no drop-in surgery during the half-term. The drop-ins will resume next week, Tuesday 4th November.
Posted: Tue, 28 Oct 2025
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE, 9th November 2025
We invite you to join us for Middleton Cheney's annual Remembrance Parade, where we come together to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces communities from Britain and the Commonwealth.
This year's parade will take place on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, led by the Laidlaw Memorial Banbury and District Pipe Band and The Sealed Knot Drummers. The procession will form at Archery Road...
Posted: Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Update on Planning Application – Banbury Lane
Further to our previous clarification regarding planning matters at Banbury Lane, we can now confirm that an Outline Planning Application has been submitted by Barwood Land and validated by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
The application reference is WNC/2025/3202/MAO, and details can be viewed on the WNC Planning Portal here: https://wnc.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display/2025/3202/MAO
This...
Posted: Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Procurement: Maintenance contract opportunities now live
The Parish Council has put some maintenance responsibilities out to tender via the government's procurement website, Contracts Finder. For the attached documents and essential information, please visit:
Street light maintenance Middleton Cheney Parish Council - Contracts Finder
Grass Cutting Contract 2026-28 Middleton Cheney Parish Council - Contracts Finder
Posted: Tue, 12 Aug 2025
