Spratton Village Speed Camera Data

Spratton Parish Council purchased and are responsible for the speed cameras in the village. The Council purchased this equipment to try to reduce the speed of vehicles travelling through the village and improve road safety for all. Data from the cameras can be downloaded to monitor the speed of traffic. This data can be found attached here.

Buckby Library and Hub

Up-date on Buckby Library and Hub and information regarding events taking place there soon.

Further information can be found on our website: buckbylibraryhub.org

Showing solidarity with our friends in Ukraine

Spratton

Spratton village will be holding an event for people in the village interested in housing refugees in Ukraine to support each other through the process, details to be available shortly.

Local appeal

My 1st Years, a children’s gift brand based in Northampton, has launched an open-ended appeal for items.

Food

Examples of the types of food donations you can make:
  • Tinned goods
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Chocolate spread
  • Peanut butter
  • Jam
  • Nutrition bars
  • Chocolate
  • Sweets
  • Cup soups or dried pot meals like noodles
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Sugar

A list of the first aid items that you can donate:
  • Bandages
  • Cotton wool
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Plasters
  • First aid kits
  • Paracetamol/aspirin
  • Antibacterial hand gel

Examples of hygiene products you can donate:
  • Baby wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel
  • Deodorant
  • Nappies
  • Packs of tissues
  • Soap dispensers

Its offices at 4 Cheaney Drive, Grange Park NN4 5FB are open from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, for people to drop off donations.

Anyone who might struggle to take donations there, or who has bulk items to donate, should contact richard@my1styears.com or call 07599912721.

In a statement, the company’s co-founders, Daniel Price and Jonny Sitton, said: “”We have been shocked and saddened to see the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine.

“My 1st Years have been working with Goods for Good and donating our products to help vulnerable families in need for the past five years.

“It was important for us to continue our support with their new Rescue Project in Ukraine by opening our warehouse in Northampton as a ‘drop-off hub’ for donations of food and essential items.

“As a brand, My 1st Years are here to celebrate all of little ones’ milestones and our thoughts are with all the families and children affected by this terrible conflict.”

National and international appeals

Apply to be a sponsor

The government will be launching a new sponsorship scheme to make sure that Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homes have a route to safety.

The scheme will match people, charities, businesses and community groups to Ukrainians who do not have family ties to the UK.

More details on the scheme can be found on Homes for Ukraine.

 

 

West Northamptonshire Council have launched a Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation: Responsible ownership of dogs and prohibition of smoking in certain places

West Northamptonshire Council have launched a Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation: Responsible ownership of dogs and prohibition of smoking in certain places.

 

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to make a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to promote responsible dog ownership and prohibit smoking in certain public spaces across the former administrative council areas of Daventry District and South Northants.

The consultation opened on Monday, 21st February and closes at midnight on Monday, 4th April 2022.

Have your say

For further information about the proposals and to have your say on the Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation, please visit West Northamptonshire Consultation Hub

JOIN IN WEST NORTHANTS’ BIG CONVERSATION AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOW TO MAKE WEST NORTHANTS THRIVE

People living and working across West Northants are encouraged to get involved in the biggest conversation yet about shaping local services and improving their community.

 

West Northamptonshire Council is holding the Thrive West Northants Big Conversation – an online forum where residents and businesses can have their say on anything and everything to help develop future plans on a range of topics, including making the area more sustainable place to live and work.

 

The conversation forum, which is totally anonymous and open 24/7 over the next few weeks, enables people to comment, discuss and suggest ideas about what things the council should be doing and prioritising to help make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive.

 

Residents are encouraged to give their views on a range of topics, from tackling climate change and improving the local economy to caring for the young, elderly and vulnerable.

 

People can add their comments or ideas onto the online forum from their phone, tablet, or computer which will later be analysed and fed back to the Council to help shape its future plans. Those residents unable to access the internet at home or on their own devices can join in the conversation by visiting their local library.

 

Join in the big conversation at thrive.westnorthants.gov.uk

Spratton Speed Camera Data

The data for the speed cameras in the village has been collated and is published here for residents’ information.

Although many road users are adhering to the speed limits within the village and the cameras are clearly a deterrent, the data shows there is still work to be done.

Partial Road Closure Brixworth Road 29th March 2022

Part of Brixworth Road will be closed on 29th March for 3 days to allow replacement of a stoptap outside of number 25.

Please find attached a plan that shows the extent and diversion route.

 

Spratton Youth Club

Spratton Youth Club

 

Spratton youth club is on alternative Wednesdays during term time. The leader in charge is Emma – emma@cypn.org

Charlotte is our assistant leader in charge – charlotte@cypn.org

Subs are £1 a session

Sessions start at 6pm and finish at 7:30pm

We reopen – 08/09/2021

We are suitable for ages 10-17

Our sessions are either on the playing field or at the Village Hall – Please contact Emma or Charlotte for more information.

 

Follow us on Facebook for information on dates and other events

Youth Inspired @youthinspireduk

Project Coordinator – Sarah Bailey – sarah@cypn.org / 07422573625

Good Neighbours All Current Schemes

West Northamptonshire Council works in partnership with Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) to help set up Good Neighbour Schemes, that are run by local people to provide neighbourly support to others.

Please find attached leaflet with all current schemes that are up and running.

Spratton’s scheme is Spratton Cares contact Jo Bishop 07810 524813 jo.bishop@sprattonpc.org.uk

If you would like to set up your own scheme or link your existing community group to the network, please contact Northamptonshire Acre by phone on 01604 765888, email Acre@Northantsacre.Org.Uk or visit their website Www.Northantsacre.Org.Uk

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

the meeting due to be held this evening has been cancelled due to illness. The Parish Council hope to hold this meeting next week on Tuesday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Once this is confirmed an agenda will be posted. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.