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Power down this winter for the Climate Change Challenge
With each household in the district generating approximately four tonnes of CO2 from energy use, residents are being asked to 'Power Down' as part of South Northamptonshire Council's (SNC) ongoing climate change campaign.
'Power Down your Carbon Footprint' is the theme of this month's Climate Change Challenge, which has been running since April 2020. It will be focusing on delivering tips and advice... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:10 by Will Smith
Council backs The Big Green Draw to get the district drawing
South Northants Council (SNC) is encouraging people of all ages across the district to get creative as part of The Big Green Draw Festival.
The Big Green Draw Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing, that takes place each year to promote the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention.
This theme of this year's festival is 'A Climate of Change'. South Northants... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:01 by Will Smith
Don’t Lose The Plot - firework and bonfire safety
It is important for us to remind families, that we are actively discouraging people from having bonfires and fireworks at home. Firefighters do often get called out to bonfires out of control, and we know that fireworks also need to be used with great care.
However, we want families to have as safe a Bonfire Night as possible, so we are also sharing safety tips for those who will choose to celebrate... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:57 by Will Smith
Creep Safe this Halloween!
We are today launching our 'Creep Safe' campaign, encouraging people across Northamptonshire to enjoy celebrations safely this Halloween.
Covid-19 restrictions mean that this year Northamptonshire Police is discouraging trick or treating activities, a decision Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is supporting as an emergency service partner.
However, this doesn't mean that all fun is cancelled... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00 by Will Smith
Anyone for Junior Tennis ??
Middleton Cheney Tennis Club are pleased to be able to be continuing with our outdoor junior coaching on Saturday mornings, new comers always welcome.
On Saturdays in Term Time all year round:
Red Group - 8:45am to 9:30am, ages 4 and a half to 7
Orange Group - 9:30am to 10:30am, ages 7 to 9
Green Group - 10:45am to 11:45am, ages 10 to 11
Please contact Michael at mcytennis.co.uk to arrange a free taster... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:22 by Will Smith
More Than 80 Offences Detected During Crackdown on M1
More than 80 drivers were stopped by Northamptonshire Police last week (October 5-9), as officers joined forces with Highways England to crackdown on poor driving on the M1.
Officers from the Safer Roads Team, supported by the Special Constabulary, used an unmarked HGV to patrol the county's stretch of the motorway network to spot driving offences.
The patrols were carried out over four days as part... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:19 by Will Smith
Middleton Cheney Playing Fields Association (PFA) Notice of Election - Members of the General Public
Middleton Cheney Playing Fields Association (PFA)
Notice of Election - Members of the General Public
As per the Declaration of Trust, made on 1 February 1952, the members of the general public who are presently members of the PFA, retire from their positions at the Annual General Meeting. The retiring members of the general public are:
Mark Allen
Brian Amos
Mark Baker
Kristian Burgess
Sally-Ann Dodd
Kenny... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:01 by Will Smith
Officers Listen To Community Concerns Around Speeding
Twenty-eight motorists were caught speeding during a special operation organised by Northamptonshire Police in response to community concerns.
Members of the East Northants Neighbourhood Policing and Safer Roads Teams, carried out the speed checks on the B645 between Higham Ferrers and St Neots in Bedfordshire last week (September 5/6).
In total, 40 motoring offences were detected on the county's section... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:39 by Will Smith
It's now easier than ever to contact South Northants Council
South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) has made it even easier for residents and businesses to access information and services with a new online contact form.
The mobile-friendly form allows users to access a huge range of services and information with the click of a button, including finding out about waste and recycling across the district or making a Council Tax payment.
The contact form also gives... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:25 by Will Smith
When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Tyres?
October sees the return of Tyre Safety Month, and officers from Northamptonshire Police will be getting behind the annual campaign which encourages road users to regularly check their tyres.
Organised by charity TyreSafe, the campaign raises awareness of the importance of tyre maintenance in a bid to reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured as a result of tyre-related incidents... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:05 by Will Smith
