Kind-hearted residents across South Northamptonshire are being asked to help spread some Christmas cheer by donating gifts to less fortunate families.

The Comfort and Joy campaign is an annual parcel scheme that aims to help those who are staying in refuges as a result of experiencing domestic abuse, as well as other vulnerable families who are struggling at Christmas.

Jointly organised by the Daventry... Read More »

Fusion working on behalf of HS2 would like to make you aware of a number of local drop in sessions where they will share information on the roadworks in your area.

When: 20 November 4-7pm

Where: The Hare and Hounds, Wardington, OX17 1RS

When: 27 November 4-7pm

Where: The Griffin, Chipping Warden, OX17 1LB

When: 4 December 4-7pm

Where: The Hare and Hounds, Wardington, OX17 1RS

When: 11 December 4-7pm

Where:... Read More »

Buckingham the contractors will be doing the Culworth side of the A361 first. So as the sign reads, the Culworth Road will be closed Nov 27th etc.

The road from the village will therefore (until we are told otherwise) remain open until the New Year

Registration deadlines for the 2019 general election have been published, as South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) continues its annual electoral canvass.

The election has been called for Thursday, 12 December. The council is highlighting to local voters that the deadline to register to vote and the deadline for postal vote applications are both Tuesday, 26 November.

Postal vote applications will close... Read More »

As the nights draw in and winter approaches, detectives from Operation Crooked are warning the public that burglars love it when the clocks go back and to encourage them to make their homes as hard a target as possible to hit.

With many people looking forward to the extra hour in bed on Sunday, October 27, burglars are looking forward to the cover of darkness winter brings, as this darkness helps them... Read More »

Examination of the South Northamptonshire Local Plan Part 2 continues as a six-week public consultation is launched on proposed changes.

The Local Plan is a major planning policy document that will help guide planning decisions across the district.

Following public hearings in the summer the Examiner appointed by the Planning Inspectorate has called for some changes, or modifications, before it can be... Read More »

Northamptonshire County Council and the Northamptonshire's Clinical Commissioning Groups are once again urging people to get their flu vaccines booked in as winter approaches.

Flu is a highly infectious viral illness which can lead to complications, hospital admissions and even death. Symptoms of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches and tiredness. Those... Read More »

The road from the village to the A361 will be closed from approx. 8 weeks - November / December to connect it to the new road from the A361.

A drop in session in being organised in the village hall soon, so that village members can voice their concerns with Fusion and Buckingham the contractors.

A community transport service providing a lifeline to isolated communities continues to grow thanks partly to grants from South Northants Council (SNC).

In January 2019 the ABILITY Community Transport was launched with a £50,000 SNC Community Grant, with one driver and one minibus serving Horton, Hackleton and Piddington. The minibus has been specially adapted with disabled access to a high specification... Read More »

As Recycle Week 2019 approaches, South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) is joining the nationwide call for people to take matters into their own hands.

Inspired by Our Planet, Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough, research from Recycle Now reveals that over 60 per cent of UK households are now recycling more than they were a year ago because of environmental concerns.

Cllr Dermot Bambridge, SNC's... Read More »