News
Major Incident Declared in Northamptonshire
From WNC:
A major incident has been declared in Northamptonshire after heavy rainfall during Storm Bert has led to significant flooding across the county.
Several areas have been heavily hit by floods, with emergency services and volunteers having to rescue residents from flooded properties and stranded vehicles.
A number of alerts and warnings remain in place – including the only flood warning... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Christmas Recycling in Cold Higham
Blue/Black Bins: Normal days
Food bins: Normal days
Green Bins: No collection between 23 Dec and 3 Jan 25
Real Christmas trees: Collected with Green Bins for 2 weeks starting 6 January 25, even if you are not subscribed to the Green Bin service.
Posted: Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Towcester Relief Road
A letter from Persimmon Homes MD:
Dear Parish Council,
I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on the progress of the Towcester relief road.
We have for some time been working with National Highways to achieve technical approval for the A43 section of the road. Technical approval is a complex process and has been achieved following many meetings between housebuilder Persimmon Homes,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Second Parish Council Vacancy
The Parish Council now has two vacancies, following the resignation of Ed Slinn on moving out of the area.
Please see attached document for the formal notice.
If you are interested in filling this vacancy please contact the Clerk.
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Support for Vulnerable Households this Winter
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is distributing over £2.4 million from the Government's Household Support Fund to support low-income families and individuals through various initiatives this winter until March 2025. Around 50% of the funding will provide meal vouchers for 13,000 families and support for children's winter coats. Over £900,000 will go to voluntary and community organisations,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Want to Stop Smoking? Free Support Available.
The start of October marks the Stoptober campaign, encouraging people to quit smoking. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths, with 64,000 deaths annually.
West Northamptonshire Council is hosting community events and offering free support through its Stop Smoking Service, including a 12-week course, e-cigarette assistance, and nicotine replacement therapy.
Drop-in sessions will be held on... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 8 Oct 2024
Northampton Market Square - Grand Reopening
West Northamptonshire is set to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly revitalized Northampton Market Square with a two-day event on October 19-20. The celebration will feature live entertainment, headlined by an ABBA tribute band and Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalists, Northants Sings Out. Additional performances will be provided by BBC Introducing and Northampton Music Festival, showcasing local... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2024
Cold Higham Parish Hall Events & Update – Autumn and Winter 2024”
The Cold Higham Parish Hall Committee would like to thank local residents for all their continued amazing support at our events this year.
The Hall Committee have worked hard over the Summer to effect much needed repairs to the kitchen and entrance hall, and thanks to the assistance of new Committee member Kevin Salisbury, these areas were fully re-decorated in August. They look amazing and will help... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2024
A5 Overnight Road Closures
From National Highways:
Re: A5 resurfacing works
There will be some upcoming essential maintenance work on the A5 between Tove roundabout and Gibbet Island. As part of this work, we'll carry out resurfacing, renewal of road markings and replacing road studs to provide a smoother, safer carriageway for road users.
When will this work take place?
We'll be working overnight, from 21 October 2024 to 1 November... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Sep 2024
It’s time to apply for your child’s school place for September 2025
Parents and carers of children living in West Northamptonshire can now apply for a reception place in a primary or infant school, a year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school, for the September 2025 intake.
Parents and carers can apply for a place in reception if their child will be four years old on or before 31 August 2025. The closing date for applications for places... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2024
