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IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - Brackley Christmas Tractor Run
As you may be aware Brackley Town Council is organising the town's first Christmas Tractor Run on Sunday 12 December. This involves a "rolling" road closure in a number of areas of Brackley and closure of the section of Poppyfields Way from Orion Drive to Juno Crescent. Diversions will be in place via Orion Drive and Juliet Drive where required.
The areas affected are Poppyfields Way, Humphries Drive,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:24 by Georgia Connor
Press Release โ Skatepark Project
Further to our press release on 15 July 2020, we are delighted to announce that the Skate Park Project is moving forward much quicker than anticipated. Brackley will have its own Skatepark by mid 2022!
In our last press release we announced that the funding would not be secured until the new development at Turweston Road South had been built and occupied. There has been a significant delay in the start... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:57 by Georgia Connor
Festive Season Waste and Recycling Arrangements
With the festive season officially in full swing, West Northamptonshire Council is reminding residents that their waste and recycling collections will run as normal this Christmas and New Year.
The waste and recycling collection crews will be working around the clock this festive season to make sure that all your services are delivered on time and with no delays. Waste and recycling collection days... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:03 by Kathy Hale
Millions to be made available to most vulnerable in West Northamptonshire this Winter.
Millions of pounds will be made available to help the most vulnerable this winter as the economy of the West Northamptonshire area continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Executive is pleased to announce that a total of £2.6million will be made available through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF).
This support ranges from Holiday School... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:01 by Kathy Hale
A43 NB Northampton Road RND to Silverstone and additional SCRIM Works
Work will begin on Monday 6 December on the A43 Northbound carriageway from 20.00 to 06.00. It will be continuing through to Monday 20th December when they will break for Christmas and New Year. They return to the Northbound on 10th January and are scheduled to complete this section of work on 31st January 2022.
February will see them move to the Southbound Carriageway where they will be completing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:49 by Kathy Hale
New Funding to help those hardest hit by the pandemic
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), Public Health Northamptonshire and The Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum have been awarded £635,500 from central government to help local charities and groups across West Northants who have been supporting the most vulnerable members of society during the pandemic.
The Supporting Those At Risk (STAR) Fund is to help address the long-term impact of COVID-19... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:44 by Kathy Hale
Small Business Saturday - 4 December 2021
What is Small Business Saturday?
Small Business Saturday takes place on the 4 December 2021. It celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and to support businesses in their communities. It is about reinforcing the message of utilising local assets, which in turn benefits the local economy.
Now in its ninth year in the UK, the campaign has grown significantly each year... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:13 by Georgia Connor
Funds Available to Help Fly-Tipping Victims
Did you know that private landowners who are the victims of fly-tipping can apply for grants of up to £1,500 to help cover the cost of removing it?
Local authorities do not remove fly-tipped waste on private land, as it is the responsibility of the landowner to clear.
But under this scheme, farmers and private landowners can apply for a grant towards the cost of having the fly-tipped waste cleared... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:56 by Georgia Connor
POSTPONED: Brackley Christmas Lantern Parade
Due to the current weather warnings in place, we are extremely sorry to say that the Brackley Christmas Lantern Parade & Light Switch On will not go ahead this evening.
This decision has not been made lightly by the council but as the lantern parade involves so many families and young children, we have to put safety first.
The Christmas lights will be switched on tonight in town and the market is... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 12:19 by Georgia Connor
Christmas 2021 Waste and Recycling Collection Arrangements
Many of West Northamptonshire Council's services will be closed from Christmas Day and will reopen as normal from 9am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.
Bin collections, children's services, social care and registration service are operating as normal during the Christmas week along with emergency arrangements such as homelessness and housing repairs.
Christmas 2021 Waste and Recycling Collection Arrangements... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:23 by Georgia Connor
