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Christmas Lights in Byfield 2024
The Parish Council has once again lit up the trees on The Green for Christmas but sadly the lights installed last year at Fiveways have been vandalised with the weatherproof junction box stolen and many wires cut. We will see if there is anything that can be done to repair the damage but if that's not possible then that area will remain dark this year.
Byfield does not have any significant vandalism... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Significant flooding hits Northamptonshire – check before you travel
Significant flooding has hit Northamptonshire overnight and a multi-agency response is now underway and working to support people affected by Storm Bert.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police have received a very high number of calls overnight from people requesting help due to flooding, both in properties and on roads. These issues are quite widespread across the county,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Report Anti-Social Behaviour
The recent episodes of anti social behaviour within the village of Byfield continue to be reported to the police along with the identities, where known, of the perpetrators. if you have experienced any of these incidents please report them to the police on line: https://www.northants.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/
You can also report non-urgent incidents by calling 101, however this... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Get your two or three-year-olds protected with the free flu nasal spray
Parents and guardians across West Northamptonshire are being urged to get their child vaccinated with the free flu nasal spray.
The call from the Public Health team at West Northamptonshire Council comes as the Government prioritises flu vaccinations for all children. Toddlers, are amongst those groups who could have serious health implications from catching flu, including the need to be hospitalised.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 9 Oct 2024
Traffic Management on A361
There will be single lane traffic managed by traffic lights on the section of the A361 near the EKFB compound entrance for three weeks in October. This is following on from the weekend closures a few months ago, and should complete these utility works in preparation for realigning the A361 over the green tunnel.
Please note that during the second week we will be working at night-time to complete these... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2024
Streetwatch Relaunch
The Force is relaunching its countywide Street Watch programme and is inviting local people to come together as volunteers to contribute to community safety and crime prevention in their neighbourhood.
Street Watch enables local people to take an active role in keeping their community safe by patrolling their local area as part of an organised scheme, identifying potential issues and engaging with local... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2024
West Northamptonshire stage route announced for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men
The route for the first ever stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men cycle race to take place in West Northamptonshire has today been revealed.
Stage five, the penultimate leg of the 2024 race, will take place on Saturday 7 September, starting from the University of Northampton and finishing at the Guildhall on Northampton's Derngate after 147 kilometres (91 miles) of racing through the area, including... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2024
Have your say on the draft local transport plan for West Northants
Have your say on the draft local transport plan for West Northants
People are being encouraged to share their views on a Local Transport Plan being developed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
The plan has been developed with key stakeholders and details a range of proposals for transport over the next 20 years, with the aim that by 2045 the Council will have worked with communities and partners... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Have you got a wasp problem?
West Northants Council now has a service relating to problems with wasps, covering the former Daventry District and South Northamptonshire areas (will be West Northants wide in the future). Please see the flyer for details
Posted: Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Free Mature Drivers Roadshow - 17th August 2024 - Northampton
Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE roadshow is for you!
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It's important... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2024
