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FLU VACCINATIONS
Thousands of those aged 65 and over urged to get their flu vaccination
People aged 65 years and over, as well as those who will be turning 65 by 31 March 2025, are being encouraged to get their free flu vaccination this winter to help them stay well.
Flu is a highly contagious infection that anyone can catch, with many experiencing unpleasant symptoms such as a high temperature, body ache, headache,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Nov 2024
⚠ ⚠ ROAD CLOSURE - ADVANCED WARNING ⚠ ⚠
Sunbelt Rental, on behalf of Cadent Gas, have requested a closure of a section of Little London to allow for blockage clearance works to be carried out.
It is expected that the closure will commence on the 13th January 2025 and last for up to three days.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here: https://one.network/?tm=141160915
Posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Residents invited to provide Comfort and Joy this Christmas
Residents are invited to support vulnerable people this Christmas by providing gifts and essential items to those staying in refuges and experiencing domestic abuse.
The Comfort and Joy initiative, organised by West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Community Safety Team, seeks to provide gifts, treats, food, toiletries, and other essential items to those in need.
In addition, the campaign aims to raise... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Food Waste and Climate Change
Did you know? ...
In the UK we waste a quarter of all the food and drink we buy! This is responsible for producing 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year (imagine 36 million standard sized water butts full of petrol on fire) which contributes towards climate change.
Food Waste Prevention
One of the best things we can do for the environment and our wallets is not waste our food and drink.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Joint Agency Update – Flooding in Northamptonshire
25 Nov 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,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Dog Waste Bins
Dog walkers are kindly reminded that all dog waste bags need to be placed fully into the designated dog waste bins. Any bags left on top or on the ground close by WILL NOT be picked up by the waste collection contractor. If the bin is full please take your bag home with you and place it in your black general waste bin or you can put it in any of the black public bins around the village. Your co-operation... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Nov 2024
Have your say on where you go to vote
Residents in West Northamptonshire are invited to share their views on polling district and polling place arrangements as part of a newly launched public consultation.
The polling district and polling place review is the final stage of a process that began with the boundary review in 2022, followed by the Community Governance Review, and aims to ensure that local voting facilities are fully accessible,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
Knife Amnesty
Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Knife Amnesty on Thursday 14th November
at Brackley Police Station, St James Road, Brackley, NN137XY, between 9am and 4pm
Please come along to speak to your local officers and dispose of any unwanted knives and sharp items from within your home.
This is to help tackle knife crime in location which is a priority for Northamptonshire... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Mental Health - As we head towards Christmas a reminder that this time of year can be difficult for some people.
Please see below some information from Public Health on mental health, including links to avenues for support:
Everyone has mental health. MIND state that 'good mental health typically means being able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life'. We all need to take care of our mental health, even if we do not have a mental health problem.
Mental health problems can... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Statement - News & Views
Dear Residents,
The News & Views publication has been in circulation in the village for around 45 years and has been a valued and cherished part of our community. It came under the Parish Council in 2006 and whilst mostly funded by us, has been designed, edited and delivered by a team of hard-working volunteers ever since.
Over the past year, we have been involved in extensive talks to modernise,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
