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Council to rally for hospices on national Table Tennis Day
District council staff will be going head to head during national Table Tennis Day in support of the South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) Chairman's charities.
A staff table tennis tournament will take place in the Atrium at The Forum in Towcester on Wednesday, 18 July and will raise money for Willen, Cynthia Spencer and Katharine House hospices.
SNC Chairman, Cllr Richard Dallyn, said: "It's mostly... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:53 by Alan Youel
Northamptonshire Police Are Now Running Their Crackdown On Serious And Organised Crime
Northamptonshire Police are now running their crackdown on serious and organised crime. Robustly tackling those people involved in gang and drug related crimes is Northamptonshire Police's primary focus this summer. The force's new serious and organised crime strategy gives a clear direction of where the force should prioritise its attention in relation to serious and organised crime (SOC) for the... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:53 by Alan Youel
Have your say on important proposals to change Northamptonshire’s councils.
The consultation document explains the reasons why change is being considered and covers key information about the options. Once you have read this document, please tell us what you think by completing the consultation questionnaire. The consultation ends on 22nd July 2018, so please submit your feedback by this date. www.futurenorthants.co.uk
Posted: Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:30 by Alan Youel
Crackdown On Serious And Organised Crime Launched
Police have today launched a new crackdown on serious and organised crime.
Robustly tackling those people involved in gang and drug related crimes will be Northamptonshire Police's primary focus this summer.
The force's new serious and organised crime strategy gives a clear direction of where the force should prioritise its attention in relation to serious and organised crime (SOC) for the next year.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:00 by Alan Youel
2018 Fifa World Cup - Remaining Matches
We want to reassure our communities that Northamptonshire Police will be putting out extra patrols to ensure that people can safely enjoy the remaining World Cup Football Matches, whether at home or at public venues. Our licensing teams are in close contact with those venues who will be hosting public viewings, and we want to take this opportunity to remind people that we will be taking a zero-tolerance... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:11 by Alan Youel
Open Water Safety Advice
During the summer months and in particular in hot weather, we all need to be aware of the dangers of open water. Open water includes ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, quarries, docks and beaches.
It is important people make the most of the weather and enjoy the water but do so safely and sensibly.
Spot the dangers
Water may look safe, but it can be dangerous. Learn to spot and keep away from dangers.... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:31 by Alan Youel
Chenderit School Vacancy
CHENDERIT SCHOOL
A VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE
RECEPTION/ADMIN ASSISTANT
Local Government Pay Spine – Grade E Range 13 - 15 (£17,391 - £17,972 FTE)
41 weeks - term time plus 5 training days and 2 additional weeks
8am to 4.30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8am to 4pm on Fridays
Required from September 2018
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible and adaptable person with a professionally... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:48 by Alan Youel
Rural Communities Encouraged To Use Online Crime Reporting Facility
Rural residents and workers are being encouraged to use an online reporting form to alert police to any suspicious or criminal activity in their area.
Northamptonshire Police's rural crime team, whose remit includes wildlife and heritage crime, wants to hear from people about anything which strikes them as out of the ordinary.
PC Abbey Anstead said: "We always want to hear about incidents, and our online... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:25 by Alan Youel
Rural Wellbeing Service
Just a friendly reminder that the Rural Wellbeing Information Bus will be making its final visit to Middleton Cheney next Tuesday 3rd July.
We are here to provide a free help and advice service to the over 50's in rural Northamptonshire and will be parked on the High Street between 12.30 and 2pm.
If you are aware of anyone who may benefit from our services we would be very pleased to see them. Free cake... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:22 by Alan Youel
Roadworks on the A5 Towcester
We a writing to inform you of roadworks on the A5 through Towcester set to be carried out by Highways England (HE).
The works will start at the end of July, are expected to last for around four months and there will be periods in which sections of the A5 will be closed in both directions for 24 hours.
HE have a dedicated Public Liaison Officer (details below) who has been talking to businesses and residents... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:16 by Alan Youel
