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Church Street Road Closure - 10th December 2023 - 16:00 - 18:15
Please Note:
Part of Church Street will be closed on 10th December between 1600-1815 to allow a Carol concert to take place.
Posted: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:35 by Parish Office
Age UK - Engage Magazine
Please find the link to the electronic version of Age UK Summer 23 Engage magazine here
Also, Age UK Northamptonshire have their 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held at 10.30am on Monday 20th November at Moulton Community Centre in Northampton.
Thank you for your interest in Age UK Northamptonshire.
Posted: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:05 by Parish Office
A further drive to supporting care leavers
This week West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has strengthened its commitment to supporting people who have been in care, by signing up to two national initiatives aimed at reducing barriers and tackling discrimination for care leavers.
The Council has signed up to the Care Leaver Covenant, to formally pledge our commitment to support those who leave care aged between 16 to 25 to live independently.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:59 by Parish Office
Plans to removal asbestos at former BHS stores to go ahead
Essential work to remove asbestos in 35-39 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood Street and demolish the site ready for the development partner to come on board will move forward following cabinet approval.
At the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 19 September, councillors considered documents to bring forward the safe removal of all asbestos from the site in order to enable the deconstruction of all buildings that... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:14 by Parish Office
Moulton Primary clear to fully reopen
Moulton Primary School is now able to welcome all students back after it was confirmed that it does not have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
The school needed to close for two days earlier this month while investigations took place, after the discovery of a construction material in one of its buildings which might have been RAAC.
Survey results have confirmed that the material, while a... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:20 by Parish Office
Cabinet approves plans to seek leisure centre providers in Northampton and Daventry
Plans to procure leisure centre contracts in Northampton and Daventry have been approved by Councillors at West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Cabinet meeting last night (19 September).
The leisure services contracts which are currently operated by Trilogy Active and Everyone Active, expire on 31 March 2026. Procuring a new contract(s) allows the Council the best opportunity to deliver value for money,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:48 by Parish Office
Fairfields School affected by RAAC
Fairfields School will need some work to remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from two sections of roof, following surveys.
The school has made alternative arrangements on-site to ensure pupils are able to continue with their education while the necessary work is carried out.
The issue affects changing rooms for a swimming pool, one classroom, and a storage area in a separate part of... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:46 by Parish Office
Update on flats fire safety action
Council tenants in Northampton whose flats are affected by recent changes to fire safety legislation have started receiving home visits this week.
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) recently announced they were taking prompt action to assess if cladding on blocks of flats over 11 metres or seven storeys high in the town is compliant with updated fire safety... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:24 by Parish Office
Pupils at Hunsbury Park Primary School help to keep Northampton workers safe
Pupils from Hunsbury Park Primary School have gotten creative and designed innovative site safety posters which help to keep construction workers and the public safe while ongoing works take place at Northampton's Market Square.
The historic square is undergoing extensive regeneration to offer the local community and businesses a revitalized space to meet, eat and play. While works are ongoing, hoardings... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:48 by Parish Office
Pioneering women’s safety initiative recognised on the global stage
A pioneering training package for all taxi and private hire drivers in Northamptonshire that aims to help keep women safe on nights out has been shortlisted for an international award.
The online tutorial is currently being rolled out in both North and West Northamptonshire Council areas – to help taxi and private hire drivers spot signs that women may be in danger.
Drivers already play a big role... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:58 by Parish Office