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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
£4m Grant Funding for Community Groups announced
Book clubs, walking groups and other community projects will be able to apply for a £4 million fund designed to help reduce loneliness in the coming months.
The Local Connections Fund – made up of £2 million from the Government and £2 million from The National Lottery Community Fund – will be used for hundreds of small grants worth between £300 and £2,500.
These... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:17 by Stephanie Campbell
HS2 & Fusion - Ecological Woodland Planting at Fox Covert
Fusion on behalf of HS2 will commence planting planting of ecological woodland at Fox Covert south of Radstone from mid-January. The attached newsletter offers details of plant species to be planted and other works to be carried out.
Posted: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:05 by Stephanie Campbell
Update - A43 Abthorpe Roundabout December - January
Tarmac have provided an update for works currently underway on A43 southbound carriageway:
The A43 southbound carriageway continues to be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am weekdays from the Abthorpe roundabout, with the last closure of the year being Friday 18th December 2020. There will be a three week break before work resumes on Monday 11th January 2021.
The great news is that we are still currently... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:44 by Stephanie Campbell
Neighbourhood Watch advice - Vehicles
If you have a key-less entry vehicle please consider obtaining a signal blocking pouch or place fob in a tin away from vehicle when not in use. 3 vehicles stolen & 1 attempt in last week in South Northants - this is organised crime so lets get ahead of the game!
101 is the number to use to report incidents and for general enquiries. In an emergency dial 999.
To report a crime or incident, provide... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00 by Stephanie Campbell
Road Works - Banbury Road
Anglian Water are intending on carrying out repairs to a damaged manhole cover outside 21 Banbury Road in Brackley. To undertake these works safely will require that the road is closed for one night on the 21st February 2021.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=119969681
Posted: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:45 by Stephanie Campbell
South Northants Healthy Communities Team - Parish Update
The latest update issued by SNC Healthy Communities Team is available to read now - Parish Update dated 2nd December.
Find out about the latest Government Guidelines on Covid-19 for all Tiers and more community information, including latest social housing news for our area and donation appeals for local Food Banks.
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:23 by Stephanie Campbell
