Latest News
NEW Bus Service & extension to existing
New service X91 and extension to service 88
From Monday 6th November, 2017
These new services are being funded by new housing in Brackley, Silverstone and Towcester and are therefore designed to be fast and frequent, directly serving these sites and running on direct routes to their destinations.
Brackley
New twice-per-hour bus service from Brackley to Silverstone and Towcester, with one per hour running... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:50 by Stephanie Campbell
Northamptonshire Safety Matters
The latest edition of Northamptonshire Safety Matters.
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:00 by Stephanie Campbell
Have you seen our new Street Warden?
The Town Council recently employed a Street Warden to try and improve some aspects of the town. It's on a trial basis at the moment to see what impact she can have.
Michelle has been in post since the middle of July and is walking around the town on a daily basis, covering an average of 30-35 miles each week, checking on litter, overhanging bushes which restrict footpaths, litter and litter bins, fly... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Oct 2017 17:14 by Linda Carter
Wildlife Improvements in the Pocket Park
The Town Council has been working closely with Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust to develop a management plan for the Pocket Park (old railway line) aimed at increasing the biodiversity of the area by landscape improvements. The work is being funded by developer contributions associated with the loss of hedgerow on the Radstone Fields development.
The first part of the work will be to remove some trees,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:03 by Linda Carter
Zip Wire update
Just to update residents on the progress regarding the replacement Zip Wire in the park on Humphries Drive.
Sutcliffe Play who installed the equipment has now ordered a replacement wire from the manufacturers. This took sometime as they needed to carry out an engineering review as to why the wire had failed after less than a year. Unfortunately, the German manufacturer, Kaiser, is on a summer closedown... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:53 by Linda Carter
Safer Roads Team - Latest Newsletter
The Safer Roads team together with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Highways have produced their latest Safety News, with details and information based on Safety, Protection and Prevention. The newsletter is attached
Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:31 by Linda Carter
Six Muddy Stiletto Awards for Brackley Businesses
Muddy Stiletto Awards are aimed at celebrating and supporting the most unique, interesting and brilliant lifestyle businesses in the county.
Congratulations to all those local businesses who continue to put Brackley on the map. Rightangle Gallery, Old Hall Bookshop, The Old Fire Station Café, The Olive Tree, Brackley Wines and The Well Retreat all won awards for being the best in their category,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:59 by Linda Carter
BINGO
The regular monthly bingo session in aid of the Town Mayor's Charity takes place on Thursday 6th July at the Old Fire Station Community Room. Eyes Down at 2.00pm!
Posted: Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:37 by Linda Carter
Town Council Accounts - Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
The Town Council's accounts have been prepared for submission of the Annual Return to the External Auditor. Anyone interested has the right to inspect the accounting records for the financial year 2016-2017 until 31st July 2017. If you wish to view them, you can do so between 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Please contact our Finance Officer, Mrs Alison Moses, to make an appointment.
Posted: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:38 by Linda Carter
Council has two vacancies
The Town Council currently has two vacancies: One is for a Buildings Maintenance/Assistant Groundsman to join our grounds staff team but with responsibility for building maintenance. The second is for a part time Street Warden to help the Council in ensuring that Brackley continues to be an attractive place to live and spend time. the closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 19th June 2017... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:41 by Linda Carter
