StreetSafe is a pilot service for anyone to anonymously tell the Police about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe, because of environmental issues, e.g. street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism and/or because of some behaviours, eg being followed or verbally abused.Please note: 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents.If something has happened to you or someone you... Read More »

In order to tackle local policing concerns, Northamptonshire Police wants to know what matters most to you in the area where you live and work.

Please help shape local priorities by answering a few questions...

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NorthantsLocalPriorities

ESSENTIAL RESURFACING MAINTENANCE WORKS
ON THE A43/A5 TOWCESTER ROUNDABOUT
Further to previous works notifications, NH write to advise that the A43/A5 Towcester roundabout resurfacing scheme is now being re-programmed for Monday 16 May to Friday 17 June 2022.
This scheme has been re-scheduled to enable works on the major M1 junction 13 to 16 Smart Motorway scheme to progress as planned. This strategy... Read More »

Hello Towcester.

Here we are at the beginning of Spring, which shows promise of brighter times ahead. Fingers crossed.

The past two years have been challenging in every way and NHW has faced difficulties too.

We have had too few committee meetings and sadly we have lost members due to longstanding and valued people moving away from Towcester and leaving hard to fill gaps.

On a positive note we have been... Read More »

Our big conversation on what is important to you.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to have your say on how West Northamptonshire Council should be helping to shape your local services, support your community and prioritise what gets done to help you live your best life.

We know you will have lots of brilliant ideas on how we make our area a place where everyone can thrive, and it's really important... Read More »

M1 bridge reprofiling and resurfacing works

The M1 between junctions 14 to 15 southbound will be closed for 56 hours from 9pm on Friday 4 March 2022 to 6am on Monday 7 March 2022. The closure will allow engineers to adjust the profile of the carriageway and install bridge joints at Cattle Creep emergency turn around, Hartwell.

During this closure, a full reconstruction of the carriageway on the slip... Read More »

The Met Office have predicted very high winds from Storm Dudley from later afternoon on Wednesday 16th February with gusts locally up to 50mph, quickly followed by Storm Eunice on Friday with more severe gusts up to 70mph across the midlands.

There is the potential for widespread disruption, falling trees and flying debris.

How to be prepared, stay safe and protect your property:

* Secure loose objects... Read More »

NOTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS
A5 FOSTERS BOOTH

National Highways have sent notification that they will be carrying out safety improvement works on the A5 Watling Street on the Northampton Road junction, to:
• install high friction surfacing
• install red surfacing to the hatched areas of the carriageway at three locations
• refresh road markings, including two new 'slow'... Read More »

Bird keepers are reminded of the restrictions that remain in place to minimise the risk of avian flu.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone came into force across the country in November, making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) to keep their birds indoors and follow strict measures.

It is the... Read More »