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Brave the Shave – Macmillan Cancer Support
Mr Anthony (Tony) Morgan a resident in our village will be one of those incredible people who will have their hair shaved to raise much needed funds – so part of something amazing to help support those living with cancer.
Tony will be taking part on Saturday, 18th August raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support as they were very helpful to him when his wife passed away a few years ago.
Please... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:15 by Alan Youel
Landlords alerted with new law on horizon
Private landlords are being alerted to a forthcoming change to the legislation covering houses in multiple-occupation (HMOs).
Currently, HMOs need a licence if they have five or more occupants and are three or more storeys high. However, under legislation coming into effect on 1 October 2018, the number of storeys will cease to be relevant, meaning that a licence will be needed for all HMOs with five... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:41 by Alan Youel
Road Closures
Overnight road closures are programmed to start from the 12th August on the A422/B4525 Roundabout and also on the A361 near Chacombe.
Attached two fact sheets provide further information regarding working times, diversion routes and access.
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:38 by Alan Youel
Council reception becomes part of nationwide art installation to commemorate WWI
The outline of two British Tommies now stand in the reception at South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) as the country prepares to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
The outlines are part of the national 'There But Not There' project to position a representative figure for as many names as possible from local war memorials in places where their loss is most keenly felt.
SNC Chairman,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:25 by Alan Youel
Carkraft Events 2018
Northamptonshire Police and County Council are pleased to announce another year of the award winning CarKraft events for 2018.
If you have a youngster 15+ who wants to get a taster for driving in a safe environment with a DSA approved instructor
Or
You have someone aged 17 to 30 who has passed their test and wants to improve their driving skills, then CarKraft may be of interest.
It's a completely free... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:22 by Alan Youel
FLOODING THAT OCCURRED IN MIDDLETON ON MAY 31ST 2018
Following the above flooding that occurred and flood reports that were submitted to the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) Northamptonshire County Council, David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake a Section 19 Flood Investigation on behalf of the County Council. These investigations are a legal requirement under the Flood & Water Management Act.
Therefore, DSA Engineers will... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:45 by Alan Youel
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