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Burglaries in the Duston area
There have been some attempted burglaries in Duston over the last few weeks.
The offender or offenders often try to break through glass windows or through side doors to enter the garage. we ask that you take time to check that everything is safe and secure.
If you see anything you can report it to Northamptonshire police at 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively you can report online here.
You can... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
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Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Night-time Road Closure For Harlestone Road, Northampton
West Northants Council working with Kier Transportation will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and reinstating road markings along the A428 Harlestone. The works will take place from The Fox & Hounds Public House to just past the entrance to Dobbies Garden Centre.
The works are due to take place on Monday 25th - Thursday 28th Nov 20:00 - 0600 and Friday 29th November 20:00 - 00:00. A diversion... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Support is on offer this winter
With the colder weather set to increase energy bills, West Northants Council are reminding people of the range of support available to them.
A number of schemes are in place to help with heating bills, household expenses, and general financial hardship - including Pension Credit, the Winter Fuel Payment, and the Warm Home Discount scheme.
To help people find the support they need, they have listed them... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Upton Parish Council Remembrance Day 2024
Please see attached Upton Parish Council Remembrance Day 2024.
For further information please contact clerk@upton-pc.gov.uk
Posted: Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Planning Application on Former Airflow Site for 84 dwellings, Harlestone Road
Planning Application No.
2024/4540/FULL
Proposal
Development of 84 dwellings [Use Class C3], formation of amenity space, hard and soft landscaping works, provision of access and associated engineering work.
Location
381 Harlestone Road, Northampton, NN5 6PD
To view the plans and comment on the application go to the relevant planning section of the West Northamptonshire Council website:
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Deadline for School Applications
Duston Parents & Guardians.
It's time to apply for your child's school place for September 2025.
Closing date for applications for Reception places is 15th January 2025 at midnight.
Closing date for applications for places in Year 7 is 31st October 2024 at midnight.
We have excellent local schools here in Duston - Millway Primary School, Chiltern Primary School, Duston Eldean Primary School, Hopping... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2024
Local Neighbourhood Policing Team Community Surgery
A message from the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team:
Dear Resident
I am going to be holding a monthly community surgery each month at the Duston police box which is next to the Duston Library on Pendle road. We will be there for on the following dates.
24/10 6pm-8pm
21/11 6pm-8pm
19/12 6pm-8pm
I will be on hand to listen to any concerns you have in your local community and to offer crime prevention advice.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Welling Cafe, Duston
The Wellbeing Cafe is every Wednesday at St Francis Church, Eastfield Road, NN5 6TQ. Crafts, games, conversation, refreshments and company. Everyone from Duston is welcome. 1pm - 3:30pm.
The Wellbeing Cafe started in 2019.
Posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Speed Data Update from Duston Parish Council
Our team has been busy gathering data and relocating our speed activated signs throughout August and September.
Here's where the signs were located during that period:
*Eastfield Road
*Main Road
*Southfield Road
*Weggs Farm Road
After closely analysing the data, we found:
6% of vehicles on Eastfield Road (towards Main Road) were driving 30+ mph.
8.9% of vehicles on Main Road (towards Eldean Primary School)... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 9 Oct 2024
