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Engagement results in alternative parking proposal
Northampton Borough Council is set to consult over new parking proposals after it considered comments from businesses and the wider community.
Changes to parking charges were set to be introduced this week but following recent discussions with the Town Centre BID and listening to the feedback it has received a new scheme is being put forward.
The Council owns and manages 16 surface and four multi-storey... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:22 by Parish Administrator
Recycled bedding plants available for community projects
Local community groups are being offered the chance to boost their displays with recycled bedding plants from across Northampton borough.
Winter bedding plants are due to be replaced with summer blooms, across Northampton Borough Council owned parks and communal areas later this month.
Rather than throwing away the winter plants, any community groups that need extra plants for their projects can snap... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:51 by Parish Administrator
Security Bike Marking
PCSO Scott Potter will be joined by Community Safety Partnership on Midsummer Meadow near to the Skate Park, Northampton.
We will be offering Crime Prevention Advice as well as free Security Bike Marking.
Feel free to pop by and say hello and have a chat or come and get your bike marked. This will make it easier to return a bike to it's owner in the event if it's stolen and recovered.
Hope to see you... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:54 by Parish Administrator
Community Safety Event - Blackey More Community Centre
Northampton Neighbourhoods Officers together with Northants Fire and Rescue Service will be holding a Community Safety Event at Blacky More Community Centre on Thursday 17 April.
Staff will be at the Community Centre, Butts Croft Close, Northampton NN4 0WP from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Northampton Neighbourhoods Policing Team invites you to come and speak to your local officers about any concerns or issues... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:53 by Parish Administrator
TV Opportunities - Living Sculptures
ShiverTV are producing a new gardening series for the ITV network
"We are looking for creative and green-fingered people to showcase their talents by designing and building living plant sculptures. Shot over Summer 2019, this competition series will give teams of two the chance to create outdoor works using a simple framework as their canvas, and a huge variety of plants and flowers as their paint!... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:39 by Parish Administrator
Community Engagement
PC Michael Rogers and PCSO Scott Potter will be out the front of All Saints Church today between 12:00-14:00.
They will be joined by Northampton Borough Council, Community Safety Department who will be carrying out Free Bike Marking and Security Advice.
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:12 by Parish Administrator
Local Plan Part II goes out to consultation next month
A document which sets out how Northampton will deliver more than 13,500 new dwellings by 2029 will go out for public consultation at the start of May.
Content of the Local Plan Part II was agreed by Northampton Borough Council's Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday 3 April.
It sets out the planning policy framework for Northampton for the next ten years and includes detail on sites identified for new... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:54 by Parish Administrator
What Are Your Priorities For Local Policing?
Message from our Neighbourhood Police Team
We are committed to engaging with our community, by doing so it allows us to understand what affects you in the area of Northampton you live, work or socialise in.
Our Community Engagement plan ensures we gather your views to allow us to plan our priorities for the coming months. This is your opportunity to influence these priorities.
From the Survey you completed... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:57 by Parish Administrator
April action days to promote personal safety
mproving the personal safety of residents and visitors is the main aim of four action days being held during the April half-term holidays.
Beginning on Monday 8 April at Midsummer Meadows at 12pm, Northampton Borough Council and Northamptonshire Police are teaming up to spread personal safety tips and aids, at various locations in the town centre.
As well as information, protective credit card cases,... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 06 Apr 2019 11:22 by Parish Administrator
Your Chance To Chat To Commissioner And Assistant Chief Constable
Northamptonshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold and Assistant Chief Constable Simon Blatchly are setting up their stall in Northampton to meet local people and hear what they have to say about policing in the county.
On Friday April 12, Stephen and Simon will be in the upper mall of the Grosvenor Centre (near the lifts), Northampton, between 11.30am and 1.30pm. Everyone is invited to... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:13 by Parish Administrator
