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We currently have two job vacancies working in our facilities team. Please see further details here.
Posted: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:50 by Gary Youens
Get These Roads Adopted By Highways
Today Duston Parish Council wrote to Northamptonshire County Council asking them to adopt the remaining roads and footpaths on the Timken development. Some of the roads on Timken were adopted by Highways back in January this year.
So we have asked the County Council to now adopt these last few roads and pavements. The roads that still need to be adopted are Pascal Close, Maxwell Crescent, Watson Close,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:54 by Gary Youens
Website for progress on West Northamptonshire Unitary Council
Two new websites have been launched offering a reliable source of information about the move toward unitary governance in Northamptonshire.
Named 'Future Northants North' and 'Future Northants West' they carry the same core information while outlining the separate processes being followed in the north and west of the county.
These dedicated sites describe the process so far, who is involved, progress... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:57 by Gary Youens
Update on Northampton West SUE
On September 25th 2019 Daventry District Council Planning Committee will consider two planning applications on land at Duston Road, Upper Harlestone. One for 1750 dwellings and the other for 600 dwellings. Both applications are recommended for approval. It will include a new primary school, a local centre and public open spaces. Whilst these developments will take place the other side of our border... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:01 by Gary Youens
Job Advert for Parish Council Caretaker / Maintenance Operative
Job Advert for Caretaker / Maintenance Operative.
Closing date is Friday 27th September 2019 at 6pm.
For further information please contact Facilities Manager Pete Wisbey on 01604 583626.
Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:56 by Gary Youens
Neighbourhood Alert: Burglary Dwelling
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information regarding a burglary on Weggs Farm Road, Duston where burglars have forced entry to the rear patio doors and conducted a search throughout the property, taking items from within.
This happened on Monday 2nd September 2019 between 0800-1900hrs
Did you witness anything?
Did you see any person(s) in the area that looked suspicious?
Did you see any vehicle(s)... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:30 by Alison Grantham
Neighbourhood Alert: Theft from Hall Close, Duston
Vehicle Crime Northampton
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Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information regarding a theft from a motor vehicle on Hall Close, Duston, Northampton whereby persons unknown have removed the front and rear number plates from a Vauxhall Aguila.
This happened on Tuesday 3rd September 2019 between 1205-1230hrs
Did you witness anything?
Did you see any person(s) in the area that looked suspicious?... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:29 by Alison Grantham
Neighbourhood Alert: Cuckooing
Cuckooing is a type of crime where a drug dealer befriends an individual who lives on his or her own. The drug dealer then moves in and takes over the property and turns it into a drugs den.
Victims are often lonely, isolated and vulnerable and may be drug users themselves.
Signs to look out for:
Increased visitors to an address.
Evidence of drug use in the public areas.
Secure doors wedged open.
Contact... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:25 by Alison Grantham
Protect Yourself from Atm Theft
- Protect yourself from ATM theft
It's a good idea to scan the area around ATMs before you use them. Be aware of anyone standing close by and always check the machine to see if it's been tampered with before you use it.
- Tell-tale signs of ATM fraud
Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine – some are more obvious than others. If you do see something suspicious contact the police... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:40 by Alison Grantham
Election of a Parish Councillor for Old Duston ward
Election of a Parish Councillor for Old Duston ward.
King, Anna 151
Nish, Allison 407
Turnout: 11%
Alison Jean Nish is duly elected.
Elections for the whole of Duston Parish Council is due to take place on 7th May 2020. Contact Elections Team at Northampton Borough Council for further details.Posted: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 23:07 by Gary Youens
