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Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's September Newsletter
Please find attached the September 2023 edition of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's newsletter.
This month, the Commissioner attends a regional Road Safety Summit where he shares details of his Road Safety Community Fund with neighbouring counties. He also explains how a new grant will help community and voluntary groups tackle knife crime and youth violence.
You can read more... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:08 by Parish Office
Stepping towards safety and independence with our falls management service
As Falls Awareness Week is just around the corner (18 to 22 September), we wanted to share information about the Falls Management Service and how we support individuals every day to promote safety and wellbeing.
We know that falls are a concern and worry for many, particularly among the elderly population as they can often result in injuries that can have long-lasting effects on an individual's health... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:06 by Parish Office
Kier Highways Officers joining West Northants Customer Service Team at a drop in events
Upcoming Drop-in Events
Please just drop-in to discuss any Highways concerns or questions with our Kier representatives. We will be happy to assist. Alternatively, please email wnccommunications@kier.co.uk for more information.
•Southbrook Community Centre, 20th September, 10:00-12:00
•Woodford Halse, CofE School, 26th September, 12:30-14:30
•Brackley Library, 29th September, 10:00-12:00... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:29 by Parish Office
West Northamptonshire Council releases its first Annual Sustainability Report
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) demonstrates commitment to sustainability with the release of its first Annual Sustainability Report which will be discussed by Cabinet members on Tuesday, 19 September.
This report represents a significant step in the Council's sustainability journey and shows progress toward achieving key sustainability commitments, including the ambitious goal of achieving net... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:55 by Parish Office
Council prosecutes fly-tipper for illegally dumped waste
A man who dumped multiple bags of waste on Kingswell Street Northampton has had to pay out £1760 after being found guilty for fly-tipping.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) officers carried out a routine patrol in the area in December 2022, when they came across a pile of white and black refuse sacks dumped on the side of the street. After carrying out a thorough investigation they discovered... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:23 by Parish Office
Key routes in Northampton Town Centre to undergo extensive transformation
West Northamptonshire Council is working in partnership with Kier Transportation to regenerate Abington Street and Fish Street in Northampton Town Centre.
As part of the project, Kier will carry out vital works to enhance and improve the appearance and paving of Abington Street and Fish Street through delivering new paving and seating, additional tree planting, enhanced landscaping, and the introduction... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:35 by Parish Office
Have your say on renewing PSPO in Northampton crime hotspot
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking the views of local residents and businesses on renewing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Northampton.
The highway known as Marble Arch is an alleyway that connects Barrack Road and Ash Street and was originally gated using a PSPO in 2018 following persistent illegal activities and anti-social behaviour. A PSPO is only valid for three years, however... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:34 by Parish Office
Cabinet to consider plans to approve the introduction of requirements relating to dog control and smoking in public open spaces across the Northampton area
Additional measures to encourage responsible dog ownership and ban smoking in specific public open spaces in the Northampton area, will be reviewed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
On Tuesday, (19th September) WNC will review the Public Spaces Protection Order that is currently in place in Daventry and South Northants areas, with a view to it also covering Northampton area. If approved, the order... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:32 by Parish Office
Cabinet to receive latest finance update
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been working hard to keep its books balanced during the first part this financial year despite facing continued rising demand and costs for key services.
In April the Council set a balanced revenue budget of £383.5m for 2023/24, which prioritised its commitment to maintaining and protecting essential services whilst also setting out savings proposals of... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:31 by Parish Office
Plans to removal asbestos and demolish the former BHS, M&S and Job Centre buildings to be considered
West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet will consider plans to carry necessary work to remove asbestos in 35-39 Abington Street and 20-28 Wood Street ahead of the demolition of the former BHS, M&S and Jobcentre to bring forward the regeneration scheme.
At the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, 19 September, councillors will review documents to bring forward the safe removal of all asbestos from the site... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:28 by Parish Office