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Nearest priority postbox for Covid-19 test kits is Stanwick Post Office
The nearest priority postbox for Covid-19 test kits is Stanwick Post Office. This includes Saturday and Sunday collections at 15:00.
Posted: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:03 by Mark Hunter
"Clanging" manhole cover to be repaired this week
For residents of Higham Road, who have been suffering the "clanging" of a manhole cover every time a vehicle passed over it, you will be pleased to hear that Anglian Water have been granted a road permit to carry out the repairs on Thursday 7th January. Traffic lights will be in operation.
Posted: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:40 by Mark Hunter
Christmas Wreath Competition results
The Events Team would like to thank everyone who entered the Christmas Wreath competition. They were all a credit to their creators and certainly brighten the community!
Judging is always difficult but...the winners are:
First Place - 2 Pokas Cottage.
Second Place - Rivendell, Foot Lane.
Third Place - 39 Water Lane.
The photographs can be seen here.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:44 by Mark Hunter
Flooding in Water Lane
Be advised that Water Lane is flooded. The flood waters extend up Water Lane to Hillside, Sawyers Crescent and Duchy Close. Northants Highways and Anglian Water are aware. Pleased do not attempt to drive down Water Lane.
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:26 by Mark Hunter
Planning Application for Rushden East SUE (up to 2,200 homes)
The public can now comment on the planning application for Rushden East. The application includes up to 2,200 dwellings, up to 110,000 sqm of employment development including B8 (Storage and Distribution), two local centres, two primary schools, one secondary school, public open space including Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), cemetery and allotments.
Details can be viewed on https://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:52 by Mark Hunter
Christmas holiday bin collection - Monday 21st December 2020
Please note that the waste & food bins will be collected one day earlier on Monday 21 December.
The following week the recycling and food bins will be on the normal Tuesday 29 December.
There will be no garden waste collection between 19th December 2020 and 3rd January 2021.
Please share this news with your neighbours.
Posted: Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:16 by Mark Hunter
Vistry Housebuilding consultation on a new development in Chelveston Road, Raunds
Vistry Housebuilding (formerly Bovis) are running a public consultation on a proposed new development in Chelveston Road, Raunds. This is a developer led public consultation before deciding on submitting any formal planning application.
The consultation is to be welcomed, since it gives the public an opportunity to highlight issues and concerns, and the developer an opportunity to address them, before... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:34 by Mark Hunter
Raunds Community Library Trust
OPENING TIMES
Tuesday: 10:00 – 12 noon
Wednesday: 14:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 15:00 – 19:00
Friday: 10:00 – 12 noon
All sessions are Call and Collect
What is available:
- Library to You: delivers books to the housebound or those who are shielding
- Call and Collect: you simply phone in your request and collect them from the Library
Keep in touch
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Posted: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:32 by Mark Hunter
COVID-19 message from Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health for Northants
Dear Residents,
I am writing to you directly, as we enter the winter period, to inform you of the current situation relating to COVID-19 in Northamptonshire and specifically the areas in which you live. I'm also going to share some key tips to help you and your families stay safe during the winter period and how to access support if you need to self-isolate, if you become unwell, or if you require help... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:28 by Mark Hunter
New innovation site at the CRE Park granted
The ENC Planning Management Committee voted 7-4 in favour of the site at the meeting held on Thursday 12th November.
Several committee members spoke regarding their concerns regarding traffic on the local roads. It will now be for Northants Highways and the developer to agree what traffic mitigation measures need to be put in place.
Posted: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:05 by Mark Hunter