Latest News
Alert - Fake Tv Licensing Emails
Action Fraud has received more than 5,000 reports about fake emails and texts purporting to be from TV Licensing. The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information.
Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
For... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:17 by Mark Hazelton
HM Revenue and Customs Alert
What you need to know
Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls, voicemails, text messages or emails to members of the public purporting to be from HMRC.
The fraudsters state that as a result of their non-payment of tax or other duty, the victim is liable to prosecution or other legal proceedings such as repossession of belongings to settle the balance but can avoid... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:15 by Mark Hazelton
Northamptonshire Police - Festive fire safety and crime prevention
Please see attached a leaflet with festive fire and crime prevention tips, as well as a fairy lights safety poster. They contain important messages ranging from cooking safety to messages about the safe use of candles.
Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Posted: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:09 by Mark Hazelton
HS2 'In your area - Northampton' - new website for local information
HS2 - 24/7 Freephone Community Helpline 08081 434 434 www.hs2.org.uk
High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain.
During its construction, we're sharing what the proposals are for the route as it travels through Northamptonshire, how it is being constructed and what we're doing to make this less disruptive.
Main website:
https://hs2innorthants.commonplace.is/
Page for Aston Le Walls:... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:23 by Mark Hazelton
Christmas comes early for waste and recycling collections
Households in South Northamptonshire due to have a bin collection on Christmas Day are being warned to put their bins out three days earlier this year.
Collections due on Tuesday, 25 December will be brought forward to Saturday, 22 December 2018.
Collections due on Boxing Day, Wednesday, 26 December will be brought forward to Monday, 24 December.
Cllr Dermot Bambridge, South Northamptonshire Council's... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:49 by Mark Hazelton
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government launches consultation on unitary proposal and indicates postponement of elections
Consultation by the Secretary of State (SoS) over plans to restructure local government in Northamptonshire which could include two unitary authorities has started today, Thursday, 29 November 2019.
The Government consultation has launched following proposals submitted by Northamptonshire councils back in August 2018.SoS, James Brokenshire has announced that he will consult with all principal councils... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:28 by Mark Hazelton
Police Officers Issue Warning Following Handbag Thefts
Police officers in Northamptonshire are issuing a warning to people across the county about a recent spate of handbag and purse thefts.
The incidents have taken place in Northampton, Kettering and Corby and have happened mostly in supermarkets with the criminals mainly targeting elderly women.
Paul Golley, Crime Prevention Team Leader, said: "It takes a real low-life to follow elderly people around a... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:09 by Mark Hazelton
Consultation opens on name for new council to serve west Northamptonshire
People across the west of Northamptonshire are from today being asked what they think the proposed new unitary council should be called.
The decision on whether or not to go ahead with the new council is a decision for the Government and Parliament, but members of the public are being asked what it should be called to help inform that decision.
A public consultation started today, Wednesday, 31 October... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:05 by Mark Hazelton
Scam Mail - Advice from Royal Mail
Royal Mail advice on how to deal with postal scams has been sent to the Parish Council.
Should you be concerned that someone you know is in receipt of scam mail, please contact Royal Mail by:
- Writing to Royal Mail at FREEPOST SCAM MAIL, enclosing any items that are suspected of being scam mail;
- Calling the Royal Mail Scam Helpline on 0800 0113 466; or
- Emailing scam.mail@royalmail.com
For more information... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:43 by Dick Stephen
Witnesses sought following reports of suspicious puppy sales
Anyone who is offered puppies for sale under suspicious circumstances is urged to contact South Northamptonshire Council (SNC).
The appeal follows reports of a man selling puppies from the back of a car at Towcester Recreation Ground off Islington Road on Wednesday, 3 October 2018.
Cllr Dermot Bambridge, SNC's portfolio holder for environment, said: "No reputable breeder will sell dogs in this fashion.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:21 by Mark Hazelton
