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NOTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS ON THE A43 TRUNK ROAD
During our comprehensive scheme of work on the A43, we will repair and replace damaged drains, partially reconstruct the carriageway, renew any damaged kerbs, refresh road markings and install road studs.
Once completed, all road users will benefit from improved road safety and a smoother driving experience.
When will the work take place?
We will be delivering four schemes of work sequentially from early... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:05 by Will Smith
Covid-19 lifeline extended for small business
he application process for the latest small business grant support for those impacted by COVID-19, will be opened by South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) from Tuesday, 2 June 2020.
The scheme is intended to help small and micro businesses that were not eligible for Small Business Grants or the majority of other government Covid-19 support schemes.
Cllr Peter Rawlinson SNC's portfolio holder for finance... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:01 by Will Smith
Street traders and home catering businesses reminded to register
Mobile and home run food businesses are being reminded they must register with their local council to ensure they are operating safely.
While it is thought Covid-19 is not spread via food, it is especially important, and a legal requirement, for food businesses to register so that they can be directed to official guidance on how to ensure their customers and staff are safe from both food poisoning and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:59 by Will Smith
Farthinghoe Reuse and Recycling Centre reopens
As Covid-19 restrictions gradually ease, Farthinghoe Reuse and Recycling Centre will reopen to South Northamptonshire residents from today (Monday, 1 June).
Strict controls will be in place to help manage social distancing and to ensure the anticipated high number of visitors, and volume of waste, can be handled safely and efficiently.
Robust hygiene standards will be observed to help prevent the spread... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:10 by Will Smith
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Alan Youel, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
In accordance with the Local Elections Rules an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 22 June 2020), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to The Returning Officer,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:09 by Will Smith
Northants Police Supports Counter Terrorism Campaign
Northamptonshire Police is supporting a new East Midlands regional counter terrorism policing campaign aimed at supporting people away from 'negative influence' during lockdown and beyond.
As schools remain closed and many work from home to reduce the spread of Covid-19, a series of animations have being released to explain Prevent and its work in safeguarding the vulnerable against the risk of radicalisation.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 May 2020 15:48 by Will Smith
Slim your bin for the Climate Change Challenge
Residents in South Northamptonshire are being challenged to reduce, reuse and recycle to help shrink their carbon footprint and save money.
Cllr Dermot Bambridge, South Northamptonshire Council's portfolio holder for environmental services, said: "Every time we throw something away, all of the resources that went into making it are thrown away too.
"These include all the materials that went into making... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 17 May 2020 18:04 by Will Smith
Northamptonshire Police Supports Online Day of Action To Raise Awareness of Raptor Persecution
Worrying signs that incidents of birds of prey being killed or injured could be on rise.
Northamptonshire Police is joining with other police forces across the country today (Friday, May 15), in a virtual Operation Owl day of action to highlight bird of prey persecution as numbers of reported incidents show no signs of slowing down.
Launched in February 2018, Operation Owl is a joint initiative by North... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 17 May 2020 18:01 by Will Smith
Childrens Creative Colouring Challenge
To show our support to parents and children across the county, and as a thank you for continuing to stay at home and save lives, Northamptonshire Police has shared a number of pictures to help keep children entertained at this difficult time.
One of our officers has hand-drawn three pictures to help keep children entertained – all that is missing is some colour and a little artistic magic.
The... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:06 by Will Smith
Residents urged to show their colours for VE Day
Residents of South Northamptonshire are being urged to hang out their bunting as the country commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Europe.
South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) is promoting the BBC's Make a Difference Campaign which has step by step guides on how to make bunting which the whole family can get involved with.Links to the campaign and a range of other resources,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:00 by Will Smith
