Phillip Crane sadly passed away on 14 June at Manor House in Middleton, aged 94. His funeral will take place at 12.30pm on 7 July at the Albert Munn Chapel at Kettering Crematorium. Phillip Crane was born in 1928 in…
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Consultation 30 May to 7 August 2023 The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is conducting a review of the local government electoral arrangements for North Northants. The existing local electoral wards are based on divisions of the former…
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A message from Cllr David Sims, Corby Rural Ward I would like to inform you that, after careful consideration over a period of time, I have eventually come to the conclusion that I could no longer agree with the route…
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Saturday 6 May – Ring for the King On the day of King Charles III’s coronation, the Welland Valley bell ringers – including a new team from Cottingham and Middleton, who are learning to ring as part of the national…
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On 18 April, the Planning Inspector approved the two appeals for Oakley Park. This outcome was inevitable after North Northants Council withdrew its objections to the appeals. It is a final decision without any further recourse. View Oakley Park Decision…
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North Northamptonshire Council has started work on the North Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan (formerly known as the North Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Sites Allocations Policy) to address the accommodation needs of gypsy and travellers in the area. The…
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From Middleton Residents Action Group (RAG) In a devastating U-turn, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC/the Council) has decided not to contest the two planning appeals for Oakley Park, Middleton, which are due to be considered at a reconvened planning appeal hearing…
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Valley Voice had a successful 2022. It ended with a sell-out Christmas concert including new and old Christmas songs as well as traditional carols. An evening of carol singing at venues around the Welland Valley raised £179 for charity, split…
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The Local Government Boundary Commission is proposing that the number of councillors in North Northants should reduce from 78 to 70, and is looking to develop a new pattern of wards for North Northamptonshire Council. A consultation is now underway…
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With the rising cost of living, here are a few initiatives that may help make your household budget stretch that little bit further, especially if you’re on a low income, or are receiving benefits or pension credits. A number of…
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