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Elections 2021
Nominations for the elections closed Thursday 8 April, and the unitary councils have been busy publishing the Statements of Persons Nominated for those councils with contested elections, and the Notices of Uncontested Elections for those councils where the number of candidates is equal to or fewer than the number of seats available.
Our South and East Wards are contested.
Posted: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:22 by Kathy Hale
HRH Duke of Edinburgh - Message from the Mayor
A Statement from the Town Mayor - Councillor Chris Cartmell
All members of Brackley Town Council and staff are deeply saddened by the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Council is preparing protocols and will advise further as soon as possible.
Councillor Chris Cartmell
Town Mayor
Posted: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:50 by Stephanie Campbell
Ability Transport
Ability are a Northamptonshire based not-for-profit organisation set up to reduce social isolation and loneliness by providing regular reliable transport to people who struggle to get out and about. They are part funded by South Northants Council (now West Northants Council) with a view to providing greater connectivity to isolated rural areas.
From April 12th, following the first loosening of government... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:26 by Kathy Hale
Brackley Town Council - Easter opening hours
Brackley Town Council telephone lines will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 1st April and will re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 6th April.
If you need to contact us urgently, please leave a message on our answerphone 01280 702441
Or send us a message via our Face Book page Brackley Town Council.
You can also email us: town.clerk@brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk for action from Tuesday 6th April.
Posted: Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:20 by Stephanie Campbell
West Northamptonshire Council
Residents of West Northamptonshire can look forward to a seamless customer experience when they visit the new unitary Council's website, which launched in its full form today.
Following a successful public beta – an extensive testing phase allowing the Council to implement any necessary improvements ahead of launch – customers are being encouraged to visit the new site.
All of the services... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:27 by Stephanie Campbell
South Northants Youth Engagement - Recruitment
South Northants Youth Engagement are recruiting for an Administrator to work with the team which promotes and coordinates activities and services for local young people across the district.
Please contact SNYE by email: admin@youth-engagement.co.uk for an Application Pack with full Job Description and Person Specification.
Posted: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:45 by Stephanie Campbell
Update from TARMAC - A43 Southbound Whitfield Progress Update as of 29.03.21
Our A43 SB Whitfield Scheme has unfortunately, had to be extended into April due to lost shifts, some resource issues and some additional work. The final shift of this scheme is now scheduled for Saturday the 10th of April 2021.
This week we will be working with overnight closures from 8pm until 6am with the usual diversion routes still in place for tonight, Monday 29th March, Tuesday 30th March and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:55 by Stephanie Campbell
Brackley Town Council Vacancies
The roles within the Town Council have been evolving over the last few years, together with the new challenges we have endured and continue to face with covid-19. It has therefore become increasingly apparent that we need to review the roles within the current staffing structure. As a result of this, we have the following vacancies:
Communications, Marketing and Events Officer
Salary Scale 29-32 (£32,910-£35,745)... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:26 by Stephanie Campbell
HS2 - Notice of work at Finmere Bridge, A4421
HS2 have amended a Notice of Works in relation to the demolition of Finmere Bridge - A4221 Finmere to Bicester.
Friday 16th April – Monday 19th April 2021
The A4421 will be closed at Finmere Bridge from Friday 16th April 8:00pm until 6.00am on Monday 19th April. The road will be closed to traffic to ensure the safe demolition of Finmere Bridge.
We have put in place contingency dates for the demolition... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:02 by Stephanie Campbell
Local Council Elections 2021 - Notice of Election
The Elections Team at South Northants Council have today issued the 'Notice of Election' for Brackley.
Brackley now has four wards - North, South, East and West and four councillors are to be elected for each ward.
The Notice of Election also provides information relating to submission of candidate nomination papers.
If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 6 May 2021 in conjunction... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:10 by Stephanie Campbell