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Draft Budget for West Northamptonshire Council Published
The first draft budget for West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) was published yesterday with the papers for the meeting of the WNC shadow executive committee being held on 5 January 2021. In a joint statement, Cllr Ian McCord, Leader of the West Northants Shadow Authority and Anna Earnshaw, Chief Executive, said "We have an opportunity to deliver better and more joined up services for residents and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:49 by Parish Office
Police & Fire Service Budget - please respond
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Stephen Mold, has launched a budget consultation to ask people about their priorities for the county's fire and police services, and how much they would pay towards them. The PFCC has responsibility for setting the budget for both Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police. The budgets are made up from money raised... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:49 by Parish Office
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: Sat, 19 Dec 2020 23:52 by Parish Office
Age UK December Newsletter
Please see attached the December edition of our Engage newsletter which I hope you will find interesting and informative.
As a local, independent charity we appreciate your interest and are grateful for your support.
May I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Best wishes,
Chris Duff
Chief Executive
Jo Bird, Coordinator ‑ Business Development
01604 611200 e jo.bird@ageuknorthants.org.uk... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:52 by Parish Office
Draft Vision for Daventry town centre’s future
Draft Vision for town centre's future is unveiledWide-ranging proposals for maximising the potential of Daventry town centre over the next 15 years have been unveiled.Based on public responses to a consultation held over the summer, the draft Daventry Town Centre Vision 2035 sets out a range of measures that could be implemented to transform the centre as a destination for residents, visitors and businesses.People... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:45 by Parish Office
Annual Comfort and Joy Campaign - refuges & domestic abuse
The Annual Comfort and Joy Campaign helps those who are staying in refuges as a result of experiencing domestic abuse, as well as other vulnerable families who are struggling at Christmas.
Jointly organised by the Daventry District and South Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership and the Daventry District Over 50's Forum, its aim is to provide them with a few gifts and treats, as well as food,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:43 by Parish Office
Christmas waste and recycling collections
Video: https://youtu.be/hGyReYC0sPc
Residents across Daventry District are being offered support to recycle as much as possible over the Christmas and New Year period.
That support includes an extra collection of the blue-lidded recycling bins during the Christmas period, as well as a kerbside collection of real Christmas trees in January.
Daventry District Council (DDC) is reminding people of the following... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:23 by Parish Office
Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust-Tackling Loneliness project
Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust, the official charity of the club. Our mission is to connect communities and improve lives. We run a range of projects across the town and county to engage young people and adults in the areas of physical and mental health, education training and employment, women's and girls' football, anti-crime, disability, tackling loneliness and social isolation.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:15 by Parish Office
Community groups tackling loneliness to benefit from £4m fund
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-groups-tackling-loneliness-to-benefit-from-4m-fund
Joanne Maddams | Tactical Cell Lead
SCC Community Resilience
Northamptonshire County Council | Corporate and Community Services
North Courtyard, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton NN1 1ED
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:04 by Parish Office
Businesses in Daventry District urged to apply for new grant fund
Businesses in Daventry District which have been required to close temporarily due to the lockdown are encouraged to apply for a Local Restrictions Support Grant.
The Government fund can provide grants of up to £3,000 to help small businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors manage during the 28-day lockdown period.
The types of business covered includes non-essential retail, leisure,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:35 by Parish Office
