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Just to advise at this current time construction works in the area are continuing and being managed from the local compound. The A361 road closure that was planned for this coming weekend has been postponed.

Due to the ongoing National emergency regarding COVID-19 and in line with Government directives, Aston le Walls Parish Council meetings will be suspended until further notice.

Please note that the Annual Parish (Open) Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday 16th April 2020 in the Village Hall has been cancelled.

The Parish Council will endeavour to keep parishioners informed via its website www.astonlewallsparishcouncil.gov.uk... Read More »

Core waste and recycling services in South Northamptonshire are continuing as scheduled, but bulky waste collections have been suspended and the Farthinghoe Recycling and Reuse Centre is closed.

SNC is also highlighting current Government advice to those with Coronavirus symptoms to separate tissues and cleaning cloths, double-bag them in tied plastic bags, and leave them aside for 72 hours before placing... Read More »

The following links have information about COVID-19 and action to take / not take, which you may find useful.

NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS 111: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

Public Health England: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

World Health Organisation https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

The symptoms... Read More »

Please see a statement below from the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police on Covid-19:

Chief Constable Nick Adderley, said: "We are all aware we are now living in unprecedented times and, from today, every one of us is being asked to step up and play a crucial role in the battle against Covid-19. All that is requested of you is that you follow Government advice - stay at home, save lives and... Read More »

Use of Daisy Bank Pocket Park and Play Equipment during Covid 19

Parents/carers: Play Swings are now closed. Do not allow your children to use them.

To protect the health of everyone please ensure that the social distancing 2 metre spacing is maintained during use of this park.

Crimestoppers have launched a campaign in Northamptonshire which will focus on tackling the theft of plant machinery and vehicles.

This type of crime is devastating to businesses as this equipment is vital and often very expensive, leaving farmers and businesses in severe difficulty when it's stolen.

These items are often stolen to order and sent abroad.

To help us tackle this type of crime we encourage... Read More »

Ahead of the move to the new unitary authority, South Northamptonshire Council set its final budget on Wednesday, 26 February.

The 2020/21 budget will see the SNC proportion of the Council Tax demand for a band D property increased by £5 per annum, a 2.6 per cent rise, or less than 10p per week.

The budget also provides for an increase in capital investment of nearly £2.3m to improve leisure... Read More »

Police in Northamptonshire are again encouraging members of the public to make their elderly relatives aware of courier fraud following a fresh spate of incidents in the county.

Courier fraud involves fraudsters telephoning a potential victim, claiming to be from their bank, the police or another law enforcement authority, and tricking them into revealing their PIN number, bank card and personal details.... Read More »

Please see the below dates where Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold and the Chief Constable Nick Adderley are holding public meetings during March to talk about Policing and hear the views of local people.

This is opportunity for Parish Council Representatives and anyone from the community to attend to discuss any concerns regarding policing in the County.

The meetings... Read More »