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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
New Ofcom Rules To Better Protect Consumers Come Into Force On 1 October 2018
SENT ON BEHALF OF TRADING STANDARDS
New Ofcom rules to better protect consumers come into force on 1 October
Consumers will be better protected against nuisance calls, and vulnerable customers treated more fairly, when new strengthened rules are introduced on Monday 1 October 2018.
Last year, Ofcom completed a comprehensive review of the General Conditions – the regulatory rules that all communications... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:27 by Dick Stephen
Local Plan Part 2: Submission Draft (Regulation 19) - available for comment until 12 noon Fri 16th Nov
South Northamptonshire Council has published the final version of the Part 2 Local Plan Draft Submission (Regulation 19).
We are inviting comments on this document from Thursday 4 October until 12 noon Friday 16 November.
The submission plan covers a range of local policies that will guide decisions on planning applications and development in the District up to 2029.
Where to view the documents:
On the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:23 by Mark Hazelton
Annual update on voter registration underway
Those expecting to be able to vote in planned or unplanned elections are being urged to respond to forms being sent to households in South Northamptonshire.
Every year the annual Electoral Canvass starts with a Household Enquiry Form (HEF). This is to confirm which people in the household are eligible to vote.
All eligible voters must respond to this form and they can do so quickly and easily online.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:08 by Mark Hazelton
Report on future of Northamptonshire councils published Friday, 17 August 2018
The proposed local government reform submission papers will be available on Northamptonshire councils' websites from 3pm on Friday, 17 August 2018.
In South Northants, councillors will meet on 30th August.
Details of the meeting can be found [HERE] where those papers will be available from Friday 17th at approximately 3pm. A response to the Secretary of State's invitation to "submit proposals on restructuring... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:00 by Mark Hazelton
