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Update on the Town Council's Community Venues
Towcester Town Hall, The Sawpits Centre and Towcester Youth & Community Centre will remain closed to hirers until at least mid-September.
Whilst we understand some groups are eager to return to their regular activities, many of the groups that use our venues fall into the 'vulnerable' category, so we want to ensure we follow the latest guidelines and can comply with the onerous cleaning regimes,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:43 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
Get involved in the St Lawrence Flower Festival from home
St Lawrence Church Flower Festival
7th – 9th August 2020
An invitation from the Revd Paula Challen...
It is with much regret that due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic that we have made the decision to postpone this year's Flower Festival in Church. However, we have a suggestion of how we might do it differently, please read on…
This traditionally has been a time when we have celebrated... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:33 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
M1 J14 sliproad closures 17-19 July 2020
Smart motorway programme: Update on M1 Junctions 13-16
M1 widening works will be taking place on the M1 junction 14 slip roads. These works will involve a weekend closure to two of the slip roads at junction 14. Allow extra time for your journey.
J14 Northbound entry slip road 21:00 17 July to 21:00 19 July J14 Southbound entry slip road 21:00 17 July to 21:00 19 July
Highways England, it's partners and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:49 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
Summer Reading Challenge
Every year Northamptonshire Libraries deliver the Summer Reading Challenge, which challenges children to read 6 books during the summer holidays. It has been proven that children who don't continue reading during the summer have a lower reading age when they return to school in September than that before the summer. You can find out more about the challenge on our webpage: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/src... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:38 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
People Urged To Be Sensible amid the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants
"We know people will be looking forward to going out after such a long time but please be sensible and help newly reopened businesses out by abiding by the Covid-19 regulations."
This is the message from Chief Superintendent Ash Tuckley, the officer overseeing the policing operation in response to the reopening of the night-time economy.
From Saturday, July 4, bars, restaurants and pubs have all been... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:49 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
SNC Job Club
How Can the SNC Job Club Support Local Residents?
We offer confidential advice and support on a wide range of topics to help find a way back into work, training, or education.
For anyone currently out of work, looking for a different type of job or even a new career, we can offer:
- 121 guidance from qualified experts
- Help with your CV, Cover Letter, Job Application
- Interview tips & tricks
- Help to identify... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:29 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
FOSTER’S BOOTH – EMERGENCY BT CABLE REPAIR 2nd July 2020
We've been advised that emergency works are required to repair a damaged BT cable, within the carriageway of the A5, at the crossroads of Banbury Lane and Butcher's Lane in Foster's Booth.
These works will be carried out TONIGHT, Thursday 2nd July 2020, during the closure of the A5 to through traffic between Tove roundabout (A43) and Weedon Bec.
Please be assured that every effort will be made to complete... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:33 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
NCC Seeks Feedback from Covid-19 Volunteers
The Northamptonshire Community Resilience Hub has created an online survey to find out more about volunteering during this pandemic.
It's an opportunity for you to offer feedback and the survey results will be very important in assessing where we are as a county and in planning for the next phase of the Covid-19 response.
The survey contains 11 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:14 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
Help make cycling & walking safer in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Highways want to hear YOUR ideas for making Northants a better place for cycling, walking & maintaining social distancing.
Use our interactive map to log your suggestions for cycle routes, cycle parking, improved footway space and quieter streets
Click here to make cycling and walking safer in Northamptonshire
As Government Covid-19 lockdown procedures are adjusted, they want to hear... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:57 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
Covid-19 Test & Trace
The NHS Test and Trace service has launched today.Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted within 24 hours by the NHS and asked to share information about their recent interactions.This information can be provided online using a secure website or over the phone with an NHS contact tracer.Recent contacts may be asked to self-isolate at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 May 2020 14:33 by Lizzi Bucklow-Holt
