General news from around the area of Northamptonshire
Consultation on Term Dates for Northamptonshire Schools for 2022 to 2023 Northamptonshire County Council is consulting on proposed term dates for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. The consultation period on these proposed dates will run from: Monday 19 October 2020 – Friday 27 November 2020 The proposed term dates can be viewed on the County
Food Poverty in Rural Northamptonshire Survey Residents of rural Northamptonshire are being asked to share their experiences of food poverty and the availability/accessibility of food in rural areas. Northamptonshire ACRE and partners are conducting the survey as part of a wider project to highlight the issues faced by rural communities, and to provide support to the communities
New My Health and Care Directory smartphone app from Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) People across Northamptonshire can now benefit from quick and easy access to the latest information about local health and care services – thanks to the launch of a brand new smartphone app. My Health and Care Directory, available now to download
Statement of Community Involvement for the West Northamptonshire Strategic Plan - Consultation A draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) has been agreed as a consultation document by Daventry District , South Northamptonshire and Northampton Borough Councils. The Councils have embarked on a new Strategic Plan for West Northamptonshire and the purpose of the SCI is
Funding available to Community Groups Here are some funding streams that Daventry DC have made us aware of: The Compton Fund - support arts, culture and heritage projects across Northamptonshire. The fund will offer awards between £500 and £5000. http://www.ncf.uk.com/grants/grant-finder/compton-fund Deadline for applications - 2nd October and then 4th December Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Sport Fund - bursary
Inclusive Activity Programme online classroom training Please follow the link below to find details of the new Inclusive Activity Programme online classroom training which has been developed by Activity Alliance. https://www.northamptonshiresport.org/news/2020/09/new-online-inclusive-activity-programme-training-now-available This training will not fully replace the face to face practical courses that Northamptonshire Sport run, but is designed to help give people some
Community Health and Wellbeing Services 2020/COVID-19 in Northamptonshire - Community Engagement Consultations Northamptonshire County Council and Public Health are carrying out two consultations, please see details below:- Community Health and Wellbeing Services 2020 Public Health want to understand what services are needed to support people to improve their health and wellbeing, and in particular to
Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan consultation Northamptonshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and is seeking views from the public. The Northampton Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan supports an ambition for Northampton to become a leading centre for active travel, which fully embraces
Have your say on proposals to remove payphones in Daventry district People are invited to have their say on plans by BT to remove payphones in Daventry District. BT has contacted Daventry District Council (DDC) with proposals to remove nine payphones from around Daventry District, one of which is a traditional red ‘K6’ telephone box.
Raising awareness of Hare Coursing Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with independent charity Crimestoppers, are raising awareness of Hare Coursing in and across rural areas of Northamptonshire. Hare Coursing is where dogs are used to chase, catch and kill hares, often for the purposes of betting. It takes place
