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Blackgrounds Archaeology Webinar - The Romans
Do you know what happened when the Romans came to Northamptonshire?
The archaeological excavation at Blackgrounds Farm, undertaken by MOLA Headland ahead of the main construction of HS2 railway, has produced a wealth of archaeological material and provided a new understanding of the settlements which once stood there.
Covering the transition between the Iron Age and the arrival of the Roman Empire the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:57 by Dick Stephen
Grass Cutting -- currently suspended
Your Parish Council has to inform you all that the Contractor approved to cut the village public grass areas has emailed to say he will not honour the contract.
In the middle of the grass growing season, we are suddenly without a contractor; we are extremely disappointed with him.
We have contacted others to try and get him replaced.
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Posted: Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:08 by Dick Stephen
New Memorial Bench in Main Street
There is a new Memorial Bench in Main Street.
A picture of it, plus another close-up of the dedication inscribed on it, and a history of the Chipping Warden airfield, are now available on this website.
Find them here.
Posted: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:11 by Dick Stephen
Upcoming HS2 Main Works Virtual 1-1 Engagement Events
We are continuing with our main works virtual engagement events in your area. We are offering people the chance to meet with our engagement team on a 1-1 basis.
We would appreciate if you could take the time to share these events with your local communities and on social media pages to promote the events to all.
Our next session for the Greatworth to Southam area (covering Greatworth, Thorpe Mandeville,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:49 by Dick Stephen
More notice of local short duration road closures
FUS_AWN_0225 Notice of short duration road closures
Document from: Carley Richards
Community Engagement Manager DC3, Fusion
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:58 by Dick Stephen
Community update - Chipping Warden to Lower Boddington
The Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM JV | HS2 Team have just published their community update for the area from Chipping Warden to Lower Boddington.
See the details in this article: HS2 Newsletter Chipping Warden to Lower Boddington
Simon Davis, Engagement Manager
Posted: Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:15 by Dick Stephen
Welsh Road closures and works at Trafford Bridge, Edgcote
The attached document gives full details of the works taking place over the coming months at Trafford Bridge, Edgcote.
Full Road Closure between 09.30am until 3.30pm.
• 28 - 29 June 2021 (Subject to highway consents from the local authority)
• 12- 16 July 2021 (Subject to highway consents from the local authority)
• March 2022 (more details to follow closer to the time)
The road will be open... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:26 by Dick Stephen
Chipping Warden Relief Road Opening 18 June 2021
The 1st part of the new Chipping Warden Relief Road opens on 18 June 2021. See the attached document.
Posted: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:17 by Dick Stephen
HS2 Virtual Work Experience Vacancy
One-week unpaid Virtual Work Experience week, for students in years 10 to 13, commencing: Monday 12th July 2021.
Posted: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:00 by Dick Stephen
Notice of M40 J11 new traffic signal installation
The attached document gives details of the night-time slip road lane closures required on the M40 Junction 11.
This will take place over the period 21 June to 17 July 2021, between the hours of 8pm to 6am.
Posted: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:00 by Dick Stephen
