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The Muddy Stiletto Awards are back!
Muddy Stiletto's are running their annual awards starting today, 23rd April 2018, this is of huge support to local businesses within Northamptonshire.
Muddy Stiletto's is an on-line directory of local producers which is backed up by a lifestyle blog. In Northants alone they have over 30,000 subscribers and nationally the database has reached over 300,000. The awards... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:50 by Stephanie Campbell
A43 Road Closures - IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please find attached an updated notification of the forthcoming closures for the current improvement works to the A43/A422/Oxford Road Roundabout at Brackley. The additional closures are to allow for extensive additional carriageway reconstruction on behalf of Highways England to reduce the need for future major maintenance works at the roundabout for the next few years.
These changes involve evening... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:35 by Stephanie Campbell
ROAD CLOSURE
The Town Council has just been advised that on the 3rd April between 20:00 and 06:00 the A43 northbound between Evenley roundabout and A422/Oxford Road (Tesco) roundabout and A43 southbound between Buckingham Road roundabout and A422/Oxford road (Tesco) roundabout will be closed. The roundabout, Oxford Road and the A422 will remain open.
Posted: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:43 by Linda Carter
New Community Building on Radstone Fields
Work has begun on the new community building on Radstone Fields, with completion scheduled for the end of October. The new building, to be called Egerton Hall, is being provided by Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes & Taylor Wimpey in Partnership with South Northants Council & Brackley Town Council (see the computer generated image).
The main hall will seat over 200 people and will be suitable... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:16 by Linda Carter
Lest We Forget 2014-2018
As part of the centenary commemorations, the Town Council is looking to create a field of poppies on the High Street, ready for the Remembrance Day Service on the 11th November 2018. To do that we need LOTS OF POPPIES! So, if you can knit, sew, crochet or otherwise craft some poppies, we need your help. The link below has patterns for poppies to help you, and we will be collecting any finished ones... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:21 by Linda Carter
Brackley Market update for 2nd & 3rd March
Due to adverse weather conditions expected Market Traders will not be standing on Friday 2nd March 2018 on the Piazza.
In addition, as a result of Library being closed Brackley Country Market will stand and sell eggs only on Saturday 3rd March outside the Library building from 9.30am for as long as the ladies can stand the cold!
Posted: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:40 by Stephanie Campbell
Brackley Library now an Asset of Community Value
At the Town Council meeting on 4th December, Councillors considered a request from a local resident to register Brackley Library as an Asset of Community Value. In England, an asset of community value (ACV) is land or property of importance to a local community which is subject to additional protection from development under the Localism Act 2011. An application was submitted to South Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:58 by Linda Carter
Town Mayor Event - 'Mad March Ceilidh'
Sleeping Moggy with Caller John Weaver will be in attendance when Town Mayor Councillor Don Thompson hosts a 'Mad March Ceilidh' on Saturday 10th March at the WI Hall, Manor Road from 7.15pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Town Mayor's Charity; Brackley Sea Cadets.
Come along and join in a fun evening, bring your own drinks and nibbles and a pound or two to buy some raffle tickets.
Tickets... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:05 by Stephanie Campbell
Stand Up 4 Sitting Down
Standing Up 4 Sitting Down - #SU4SD
Brackley Town Council is supporting a country wide initiative to encourage local shops and businesses to provide a seat for those who just wish to take a break during their visits to local high streets.
Anchor, a not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people is aiming to improve people's access to their local shops and high streets up and down the country.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:15 by Stephanie Campbell
Grants Available
The Town Council has funding available to award to local community groups to support events and activities which benefit Brackley Residents. If you wish to apply, the application forms are attached and should be returned to the Council offices by Wednesday 28th February 2018.
For Charities and organisations which provide services within the town, there is a slightly longer form to complete, and the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:33 by Linda Carter
