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Bus Route X91 comes to an end
Information received from Northamptonshire County Council
From Monday 2nd November, service X91 will be revised and will no longer service Brackley.
Service X91 is funded primarily by section 106 contributions from Brackley, Silverstone and Towcester designed as a fast service to facilities in Central Milton Keynes.
When the original X91 contract ended last November after two years and it was clear that... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:56 by Stephanie Campbell
Northamptonshire ACRE - Food Poverty Survey
Northamptonshire ACRE is trying to capture information about food poverty and insecurity and the challenges that people in rural areas have in accessing affordable food.
This will take you straight to the survey for completion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfomO-NP-07TsAuz7vaBe_w739IxQUUK9sQkEIRetcWtEupVA/viewform
It would be very helpful if you could complete the survey. Northamptomshire... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:49 by Stephanie Campbell
HS2 & Fusion - Works at Turweston
The attached document shows all works to be carried out between October and December 2020 in and around Turweston relating to HS2.
Scheduled works include archeological research, compound set-up, hedgerow removal and maintenance along with installation of fencing.
Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:19 by Stephanie Campbell
HS2 - Archaeological test pit evaluation at Radstone
HS2 have issued their latest notice of works in Radstone. Fusion are undertaking archaeology to the north and south of Radstone village on behalf of HS2. This work will take place over two stages beginning 2 November through to mid-December 2020. The first stage will include unobtrusive survey work followed by test pitting.
The works are not as involved as previous trial trenching in the area, as the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:45 by Stephanie Campbell
Update - A43 Abthorpe Roundabout October / November 2020
Here is an update on both the Tarmac and North Midlands A43 Schemes.
The A43 south bound carriageway will continue to be closed each evening from 8am to 6am from Abthorpe Roundabout. A diversion will be in place for south bound traffic. This will be until Friday 16th October 2020.
From Monday 19th October 2020 the closure will move south and be closed at the A413, this is to allow traffic to be diverted... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:14 by Stephanie Campbell
Long Serving Brackley Councillor recognised in Queens Honours List
It was announced over the weekend in the somewhat delayed Queen's Birthday Honours list, that Cllr. Blake Stimpson has been awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal); for quote "Services to the community of Brackley, Northamptonshire".
Born in Redcar, Yorkshire in 1935 to a musical father, they moved to Norwich just before WW2 and then moved again to Oxford just before the hostilities ended. He attended... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:57 by Stephanie Campbell
Sainsbury's Brackley - Recruitment for local jobs
Jobs on offer at new Brackley Sainsbury's
Around 100 jobs are available at Sainsbury's newest supermarket, with interviews for positions due to take place later this month.
The 20,000 sq ft supermarket site, that also includes an Argos store inside the store, petrol station and car parking for 250, is scheduled to open to customers by Christmas this year.
The vacant positions, including for Trading Support... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:36 by Stephanie Campbell
Notice of Road Closure - Radstone Road
Council has received information relating to a road closure on Radstone Road, whilst works are carried out on behalf of HS2.
Local residents who frequently travel Radstone Road towards Helmdon may have noticed signs warning of the closure. We offer this information received to give precise details as follows:
Duration of Works
Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th October 2020
Normal working hours - 8am until 6pm... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:00 by Stephanie Campbell
My Healthcare Directory App for Northamptonshire
My Healthcare Directory has been launched by Northamptonshire County Council Health & Care Partnership. The app lists over 3,000 NHS, social care and community services across Northamptonshire. Download from the App Store / Google Play or visit https://northamptonshirehcp.co.uk/directory, then simply enter your postcode to access the services you need.
Posted: Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:37 by Stephanie Campbell
Virgin Park and Charge 2 (VPACH2) Consultation - Brackley
Northamptonshire County Council are working with Virgin Park and Charge Project to install on-street electric charge points in Northamptonshire.
A further public consultation being undertaken by Liberty Charge on a number of proposed sites in the county includes:
Brackley, High Street, NN13 6FB
A full list of the proposed locations for on-street electric charge points, how to respond to the consultation... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:45 by Stephanie Campbell
