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Highways England - A43 works to commence June 2020
Highways England are to commence essential maintenance works on A43. Four schemes of work will commence early June as follows:
June - A43/M40 Ardley roundabout
August - A43 northbound RAF Croughton and Barley Mow roundabout A43 soutbound at Tusmore
September to December - A43 soutbound A413 to Whitfield and Abthorpe roundabout
Diversions and delays will be necessary to carry out these works, including... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 May 2020 09:35 by Stephanie Campbell
Friday Market 15th May 2020
Good news for all plant lovers ... Following latest guidelines and advice issued, we are pleased to announce that Dave Wilcox of Greatfield Plants will return to Brackley market on Friday this week.
Dave's stall will be located on the Piazza as normal, however, we have a new lay-out in place to ensure the safety of all traders and customers. Please observe signs in place and social distancing guidance... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 May 2020 09:51 by Stephanie Campbell
VE Day 75 - Friday 8th May 2020
Visit our dedicated website page to find details of what's happening tomorrow within our wonderful community to commemorate VE Day 75 tomorrow.
What have you got planned within your household tomorrow? Have you decorated your home and/or garden?
Are you preparing themed food?
Have your children made bunting or flags?
If you wish to share some images of your celebrations, we would be delighted to receive... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:46 by Stephanie Campbell
Reminder to ALL dog owners
All dog owners are reminded that their dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times when visiting the St. James' Lake area. We have made numerous requests and placed signage in the area, but unfortunately, some people are not respecting these requests.
Thank you for your support during this time.
Posted: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:16 by Stephanie Campbell
VE Day 75 - Friday 8th May 2020
Message from the Town Mayor
Celebrating VE Day 75 was originally planned as a nationwide event spread of over a three-day period and plans for a Brackley Town weekend of activities, starting on the afternoon of May 8th, were well advanced. Then comes Covid-19 causing disruption to our daily life the likes of which have not been seen since the end of World War II. The determination of the Nation, as... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:36 by Stephanie Campbell
St. James' Lake update .......
Officers from the Environment Agency have visited St.James' Lake again today to carry out further investigations. Samples of water and dead fish have been taken for testing, and we will report findings as soon as council has been notified.
This and a previous visit by EA last week followed a large number of reports relating to dead fish in the water. We are very grateful to all those people who have... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:52 by Stephanie Campbell
Town maintenance continues through lock-down
Whilst all play areas and equipment are closed for the foreseeable future, our grounds team are taking this time to ensure cleaning and maintenance regimes continue. Today, cleaning started at Brackley Park.
Under the supervision of Operations Manager Mark Stopps, our dedicated team are working hard to ensure standards are maintained within our town.
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:32 by Stephanie Campbell
Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads
We have placed more signs around St. James' Lake today reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead whilst visiting.
This advice has been issued by the Government relating to current Covid-19 conditions. We also need to protect wildlife in the area, particularly very young ducklings and goslings. Unfortunately, a number of distressing reports of free-roaming dogs either chasing or attacking wildlife.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:34 by Stephanie Campbell
The Countryside Code
Brackley is very lucky to be surrounded by the most beautiful countryside to explore, and the weather certainly helps to encourages us to venture a little further during our daily allotted exercise routine.
The National Countryside Code guide is offered to give guidance and information to all.
This code does not apply to Brackley and open spaces, please refer to local guidance and signs.
Posted: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:54 by Stephanie Campbell
Food Box Collection and Distribution - Update
The first collection of boxes was 200 and today, our fourth collection, was 375 boxes plus 4 crates of store cupboard items for the foodbank. These boxes are collected from Milton Keynes and arrive at the Market Square. They are then divided up amongst the volunteer delivery drivers and distributed to 21 parishes in the area and over 50 residents in Brackley - all whilst socially distancing of course.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:55 by Kathy Hale
