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Census 2021 - Temporary Jobs
To prepare for this year's Census, The Office of National Statistics (ONS) is hiring thousands of people in a range of exciting temporary roles to make Census 2021 a success throughout England and Wales.
Census day is Sunday 21st March 2021
The census gives us a picture of communities, which helps to plan and fund public services in your area. Nothing else gives so much detail about the society in which... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:28 by Stephanie Campbell
National lockdown - Stay at Home
Visit our dedicated Coronavirus website page for updated information relating to what you can and can not do under the latest lockdown regulations.
In addition, the page will be updated with contact details of organisations offering help and support for anyone who needs it.
Posted: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:15 by Stephanie Campbell
Flooding Advice from Northamptonshire County Council/Anglian Water Sewage Flooding
We are aware of flooding across parts of Northamptonshire following intense rainfall on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.
If it's a flooding emergency you should focus on the safety of yourself and your family. Dial 999 or 112 if it is an emergency and you or someone else is in danger. If there is flooding to your property, make sure you stay safe and see our Help I'm Flooding page for more information... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:44 by Kathy Hale
Brackley Library to close for essential improvement works
Due to major building works, Northamptonshire Libraries has announced that Brackley Library will be closed and unstaffed from 21 December 2020, for approximately 14 weeks.
The works being undertaken will see improvements to the exterior of the building as well as bringing backroom areas into use as community space. There will also be a general refurbishment of the library area.
During this period, Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:48 by Kathy Hale
Draft Budget Consultation 2021-22
The Town Council has been discussing its budget for 2021-22 and would like to hear your views before finalising it. Last year saw us taking over some of the parks and open spaces on the new developments but there are still some that will be handed over to the Council in 2021, which means that we will still need additional equipment and staff for the work. The majority of costs for this will be met... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:47 by Kathy Hale
News Release - police and fire services
21 December 2020
What would you pay for police and fire services?
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has launched a budget consultation to ask people about their priorities for the county's fire and police services, and how much they would pay towards them.
The PFCC has responsibility for setting the budget for both Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:11 by Kathy Hale
Think NHS 111 First
NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest 'Help Us, Help You' campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.
If you have an urgent but not life-threatening medical need, make sure you contact NHS 111 first rather than going straight to A&E. If you do need urgent care, then NHS 111 can now book you in to be seen quickly and safely in... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:33 by Stephanie Campbell
Halse Road Cemetery - Scattering of Ashes
We are aware that bereaved families have been scattering the ashes of loved ones at Halse Road Cemetery, both on to existing graves and within the cemetery boundary.
Whilst we understand this may be upsetting, the scattering of ashes is not permitted at any time within Brackley Cemetery. All ashes must be interred and registered in line with Government Legislation and permission gained from Brackley... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:05 by Stephanie Campbell
Active at Home
Northamptonshire Sport has printed copies of the attached booklet Active at Home that they would like to distribute to as many older adults and shielding residents across the county as possible, with the aim of helping them to be active and healthy during the pandemic.
If you would like copies for distribution please send the following details to Fraser.Lodge@northamptonshiresport.org. Fraser is Community... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:37 by Stephanie Campbell
South Northants Newsletter - SNC Review
South Northants Council have started distribution of SNC Review for Winter 2020, which includes a copy of the bin collection calendar for 2021. If you have not received one, a copy is attached here.
As usual after the festive period you can dispose of your real Christmas trees, minus the decorations of course, by placing it in or next to your green bin. Please make sure it is cut into pieces that are... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:15 by Stephanie Campbell
