Essential Maintenance work 1 June 2020, M1 Junction 18 to Junction 20 Essential carriageway and bridge maintenance work to the M1 from the Crick interchange at junction 18 to the Misterton interchange at junction 20. To minimise disruption to motorists two essential roadworks schemes will be delivered concurrently. This work will be carried out at

Domestic Abuse during coronavirus People’s day to day life has drastically altered due to the coronavirus pandemic. New measures to tackle the disease means people are social distancing and self isolating. These changes are essential to beat coronavirus and protect our NHS. The order to stay at home can cause worry and anxiety for those

Quit for Covid with Public Health Northamptonshire’s Stop Smoking Service Public Health Northamptonshire is encouraging smokers to #QuitforCovid, not only to protect themselves but to reduce demand on NHS services. The coronavirus pandemic is putting an unprecedented strain on the NHS, and England’s Chief Medical Officer is urging smokers to give up smoking to lower their

Have you renewed your garden waste collections yet? Residents in Daventry District have just a few weeks left to ensure they have renewed their garden waste collections for the year ahead. The annual charge for the fortnightly service from the start of June 2020 until the end of May 2021 is £37 per bin. Households

Support for Older People through Age UK The normal Engage magazine has been put on hold but Age UK Northants have put together a newsletter instead, showing their support for older people in our community during the Coronavirus outbreak. They would be grateful to receive any donation of food or money that you are able

Some Covid scams to be aware of Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s

Machinists Needed for Scrubs Up For Northants NHS Sewing bees from Long Buckby Angels/Good Neighbour Scheme are doing a shout out for machinists to make scrubs for Scrubs Up For Northants NHS! Scrubs Up For Northants NHS are looking for experienced machinists, anyone with fabric that can be donated, fabric supplier contacts, and monetary donations

Anglian Water Priority Register for residents Anglian Water (AW) has asked that we advertise the fact that some residents, including those people who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus can register for free, additional practical support from AW’s Priority Services.  Some of the ways being on the Priority Services Register could help include help with reading

M1 JUNCTION 18 TO JUNCTION 20 NOTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS Highways England will be carrying out essential carriageway and bridge maintenance work to the M1 from junction 18 to junction 20 from 1 June 2020. They will package together two essential roadworks schemes which can be delivered concurrently. During the work, they will replace

Daventry District Council calls for volunteers If you and your family and friends want to be involved in volunteering opportunities in Northamptonshire there’s more information here: https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates/Pages/volunteer-to-help-those-in-need-coronavirus.aspx  Volunteers will be matched with those requesting help, according to their skills and locations.  Volunteering could include delivering prescriptions or helping the food bank or other local essential community schemes.