This month’s Holcot Hotspot games afternoon, scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled.
Back next month!
In the heart of beautiful Northamptonshire
This month’s Holcot Hotspot games afternoon, scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled.
Back next month!
WNC have published their consultation for their draft local plan – the full notification is below. For a summary and process detail visit here.
The document set is extensive, but the place to start is the Regulation 18 Local Plan document.
This consultation is important as the final local plan will set the primary WNC planning and development policies through to 2041.
WNC says…
“The draft Plan sets out a vision and objectives for the area, its ambitions for new development and commitment to dealing with climate change. The Plan allocates land for housing and employment and contains a series of planning policies for these and many other topics such as leisure, transport, health and wellbeing, infrastructure and the environment, and where development can and cannot take place.”
For instance, potential local impacts in the Regulation 18 Local Plan document include a policy related to 2000 houses to be built on the west side of the A43 north of Moulton (page 118-) and a ring/relief road to the north of Northampton (page 255).
Comments have to be submitted by 2 June. At next week’s meeting, the Parish Council will decide the process by which it will respond.
There are public exhibitions to view the draft plan and ask questions. No appointment is necessary.
Location | Address | Date | Time |
---|---|---|---|
Moulton | Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Ln, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX | Thursday 18 April | between 1 and 5pm |
Daventry | Daventry Leisure Centre, Saxon Suite, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP | Tuesday 23 April | between 2 and 6pm |
Wootton | Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6ED | Thursday 25 April | between 2 and 7pm |
Brackley | The Old Fire Station Community Room, High Street, Brackley NN13 7DW | Wednesday 1 May | between 2 and 5pm |
Northampton | Grosvenor Centre, Gather Unit, 1st Floor, Northampton, NN1 2EW | Thursday 2 May | between 12 and 5pm |
West Northamptonshire Local Plan 2041
Regulation 18 Draft Consultation – April 2024
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 Regulation 18.
West Northamptonshire Council has prepared its new Local Plan, Regulation 18 Draft, which it proposes to consult upon for a period of eight weeks.
The Local Plan, Regulation 18 Draft (2024) and supporting documents are being made available for public inspection at locations across West Northamptonshire,
providing people with the opportunity to make representations for consideration as the plan progresses to its next stage.
Full details of the consultation can be found here.
The eight-week period of public consultation will commence Monday 08 April 2024 and run to 23:59 to Sunday 02 June 2024. Representations received after this time will not be accepted.
This notice outlines the documents which are available for inspection, their subject matter and the locations where they can be inspected. It also provides information regarding the process of submitting representations.
Continue reading “WNC : Local Plan Consultation”Thank you everyone who returned the questionnaires delivered with the recent newsletter.
The Parish Council has revised the draft Parish Plan using your comments, and yesterday approved Version 1.0.
The Parish Plan will now be used to drive the Parish Council’s agenda wherever possible. It will be revised occasionally.
After 15 years of service, Phil Scordellis has resigned as a Councillor.
At yesterday evening’s meeting the Parish Council thanked Phil for his service and dedication.
As a consequence the Parish Council has a vacant seat. The Statutory notice is below. If after 7 May no election is requested, the Parish Council will be free to co-opt.
If you are interested in becoming a Councillor, please see this post for information and background.
The Parish Council is pleased to advise that it co-opted Marie Dunkley this evening.
Marie’s sector will be Moulton Road.
Welcome Councillor Dunkley!
An opportunity for drivers aged 60+ to get free help and guidance supported by the police and Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance.
Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE roadshow is for you! Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer. Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us. This Mature Drivers Roadshow is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving. There will be a short talk and then plenty of time to meet informally with our many stand holders. Free advice will be available on car adaptions, eyesight, how your prescription medications may affect you, and much more. There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists. Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer. Book your Free tickets via Universe https://www.universe.com/mature-drivers-rushden-2024 The event is being held at The Goods Shed, 227 John Clark Way, Rushden NN10 0AW (what3words.com/minority.mows.interrupt) with two sessions, 9.30am and 1.00pm. |
A message from WNC regarding grants for businesses.
—
Grants of up to £20,000 are available from the University of Bedfordshire to local businesses as part of a new programme launched by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to deliver business support, growth and innovation in the region. |
The initiative seeks to forge pathways to innovation while fostering a dynamic business ecosystem that fuels local pride, skill enhancement, and the expansion of employment opportunities, with £325,000 in funding available as part of the support package. As part of this comprehensive programme, the University will deliver business growth initiatives, including activities designed to empower businesses with innovation and technological support, enhancing their productivity and competitiveness. From fully-funded participation in short courses to personalised 1-2-1 consultancy sessions with industry experts, businesses will receive tailored support to address their unique needs.Funded by £625k of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), a central part of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda, this project marks a strategic investment in local businesses operating within the West Northamptonshire region. Building upon the successful outcomes of previous partnerships, this venture is poised to deliver tangible results in business innovation and support. Find out more about the business support available through this programme via the University’s Research & Innovation Service. |
A message from WNC regarding candidates for the role of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
—
Candidates have been announced today for the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election due to take place in Northamptonshire next month. |
On Thursday, 2 May voters across Northamptonshire will go to the polls to elect their Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The Council has today published a Statement of Persons Nominated listing all individuals who will be standing for the election. They are: Martyn Emberson – Conservative and Unionist Party Ana Gunn – Liberal Democrats Danielle Stone – Labour and Co-operative Party The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) is elected to oversee local policing and fire and rescue services, manage the police & fire and rescue budget, set council tax rates for policing, and ensure transparent communication about police activities in the community. They will also make key appointments of the Chief Constable and the Chief Fire Officer for the Northamptonshire area. Anyone who is not yet registered to vote should do so by Tuesday, 16 April in order to take part in this election. You can register to vote on the gov.uk website. People can apply for postal votes by 5pm on Wednesday17 April (this deadline is for NEW applications to vote by post or postal-proxy and those making changes to or cancelling their postal or postal-proxy votes) and those wishing to vote by proxy (when someone votes on your behalf) can also do this in advance of the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April (not for postal-proxy or emergency proxy applications). Students have the option of registering at both their home and term-time addresses, and if they are in different local authority areas, they can vote in both locations for this election.The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to produce acceptable photographic identification when voting in person at a polling station. This new requirement will apply to this election.Voters intending to vote in person are urged to ensure they have one of the acceptable forms of photo ID prior to attending their polling station. Residents without an acceptable form of ID have until 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April to apply for their Voter ID. For more information and to view the timetable of the election visit our website. |
Please come to a fun evening at the village hall and watch local models parade on the catwalk.
Thursday, 25th April at 7.00 pm Tickets £8 (or £10 on the door). There will be a bar. For tickets please ring Sheila: 07712 763408 or Judith: 07762 085588
Your favourite brands at up to 75% off Dorothy Perkins, White Stuff, River Island, Next, Monsoon, Top Shop, Wallis & more
This month’s Holcot Hotspot games afternoon, scheduled for 18th April in the Village Hall, has been cancelled due to a villager’s funeral taking place that afternoon.
You will have seen that Holcot Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. We also expect a second vacancy shortly.
I was asked for further information about the role of a Parish Councillor. The Good Councillor’s Guide is a great place to start.
In Holcot, Councillors are involved in representing and supporting many aspects of the community, from ensuring that the street lighting works, through dealing with West Northants Council highways, planning and other services. Councillors look after the playing field, maintain community communications through the website and newsletter, and help Parishioners deal with specific issues…. and a whole lot more.
Want to help lead Holcot’s response to the Green Hill Solar Farm? Road safety? Local massive housebuilding? Our response to climate change? Please consider becoming a Parish Councillor!
Continue reading “Being a Parish Councillor”Information from WNC about cost of living and mental health support.
—
Please find attached information on our Cost-of-Living Support Hub and NHFT/Mind Northamptonshire’s Mental Health Support Card, we have these available at our offices across the West to collect for distribution:-
For further information please see here Cost of living support | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)
Continue reading “WNC : Cost of living and mental health support”Reminder of key dates ahead of May elections from WNC.
—
People are being reminded of all the key dates and deadlines ahead of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May, as well as the need to have an acceptable form of photo ID ready.
Continue reading “WNC : Key dates ahead of elections”A message from WNC.
—
Residents can do their bit for the democratic process whilst earning themselves some extra money by taking up a role at parish polling stations the upcoming elections.
With the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) election scheduled for 2 May and a General Election anticipated before the end of this year, people are encouraged to consider a range of casual employment opportunities with the dedicated team responsible for organising elections in West Northamptonshire.
A variety of roles are available, with Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks in rural areas in particular needed to greet voters and issue ballot papers at polling stations. People are also needed to count votes after close of polls.
Continue reading “WNC : Employment opportunities at elections”Our annual Holcot Speedwatch is set to run between March 30th and April 27th.
Would you like to volunteer and help reduce speeding in the village?
Speedwatch involves standing at the side of a road with the speed gun, recording vehicles that are exceeding limits. Speedwatch helps raise speed awareness and will hopefully lead to a change in driver behaviour. The Police have also offered to participate this year.
Please contact Cllr Chris Bailey on inthehedges@mac.com to offer your help.
Thank you to everyone who came along to the litter pick today.
The good news was that whilst there was a lot of litter collected, it was mostly from hedges and other hard to reach places. Finds included wine bottles, a hub cap, beer cans, and a land rover mud flap.
WNC have published a consultation regarding the health and wellbeing of children and young adults. Respond to it here before 28 April.
At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) there is lots of work happening together to review our early help offer for children, young people, and their families, and to look at how we can strengthen this work to ensure there is the right preventative support available to those who need it.
Our focus on the early help offer is about how together with other organisations such as health, voluntary sector and community organisations, we can ensure families can access timely and helpful support. This includes information, advice and guidance on a range of topics – this may be advice on newborn support and development, vaccinations for children, mental wellbeing advice for teenagers to name a few examples.
Continue reading “Consultation : Children and young adults”Residents in North and West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply early to vote by post for the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Elections this spring.
On Thursday, 2 May voters across North and West Northamptonshire will go to the polls to elect the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
The Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) is elected to oversee local policing and fire and rescue services, manage the police & fire and rescue budget, set council tax rates for policing, and ensure transparent communication about police activities in the community. They will also make key appointments of the Chief Constable and the Chief Fire Officer for the Northamptonshire area.
People are urged to apply for postal votes as early as possible ahead of the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday, 17 April and those wishing to vote by proxy(when someone votes on your behalf) can also do this in advance of the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April.
Anyone who is not yet registered to vote must do so by Tuesday, 16 April in order to take part in this spring’s election. You can register to vote on the gov.uk website.
Students have the option of registering at both their home and term-time addresses, and if they are in different local authority areas, they can vote in both locations during the election.
“For those who may face challenges in visiting a polling station on Election Day, whether due to health concerns or other circumstances, registering to vote by post or proxy ensures that your voice remains as vital and influential as ever.”
Voters intending to vote in person are urged to ensure they have one of the acceptable forms of photo ID prior to attending their polling station. Residents without an acceptable form of ID have until 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April to apply for their Voter ID.
The next Holcot Speed Watch is set to run between March 30th and April 27th. Would you like to volunteer and help reduce speeding in the village? Even if you can only manage a couple of hours across the initiative your support would be gratefully received! Please contact Councillor Chris Bailey on inthehedges@mac.com to find out how you can help.
Holcot Parish Council has been made aware of a project to build a solar farm across several Northamptonshire locations connected to a hub at Grendon. One solar array site is proposed to be on farmland to the south of Holcot. It is early days, but there is now a website with basic information https://greenhillsolar.co.uk/. The formal consultation regarding the proposals is expected in the Autumn, and subject to national-level approval, construction will be towards the end of the decade. We are engaging with the applicants and will post further information on the website as it becomes available.
Also includes December’s schedule. Don’t forget about recycling small electricals too!
Holcot Parish Council have recently received complaints about dog fouling in the village. This is a topic which never really goes away. So in-line with the new laws that go live on Tuesday 3rd October HPC will be investigating getting signs added to lamp posts around the parish to remind everyone of the penalties of both dog fouling and smoking in the playing field. HPC would also like to hear from any volunteers who would be happy to spray any dog poo with fluorescent spray paint to help bring it to everyone’s attention! Hopefully with the changes in the laws and the visual reminders around the parish we can encourage everyone to make Holcot safer and cleaner for our families and friends. To find out how to report a dog fouling incident please click on the link here.
Ever wondered exactly what the Parish Council have responsibility for? Well below is the list…
If you see anything that needs repairing or that you are concerned about please let the parish council know. Each councillor has a responsibility for an area of the parish as well as other responsibilities for certain parish facilities. Please click here to find out the councillors’ contact details and the areas they cover. Alternatively please contact the parish council clerk, Ruby Cole on clerk@holcotvillage.co.uk
Northamptonshire Police has launched the Flare Report App that allows women to report, anonymously and quickly, any incidents or behaviour that make them feel unsafe when they are out and about in Northamptonshire. Police will collate and analyse the reports made, so that problem areas can be identified and action taken to improve those areas where people feel unsafe. Flare Report can be downloaded to Apple or Android devices. Please share this news with your friends and family.
The app can be used to report incidents and behaviour that are inappropriate and make people feel unsafe, such as cat calling, comments or touching, street harassment or other threatening behaviour. Crimes can be reported on FlareReport but not if they need an immediate police response.
Did you know you can easily report damage & obstructions to roads and pavements with just a quick click?! As we are heading into pothole season this tool if perfect for anyone who sees or is impacted by a pothole. However this service can be used for many different issues which could impact the safety of anyone driving or walking around Northamptonshire. It can also be used to report low hanging and dangerous vegetation which could obscure visibility or fall into the road.
If you have anything to report, please don’t hesitate and click here to notify WNC. You can also click on the Street Doctor button on the website Homepage. Here you will find more information about the WNC Highways responsibilities.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Old School Site on Sunday afternoon.
Please find below a number of photos and video of the occasion, along with the Proclamation itself, for those who could not attend
Thanks to everyone who was part of the celebrations over the long weekend. It was lovely to see so many parishioners out and about over the last four days. Shame about the cool damp weather on Sunday, (but then again it is only June), but a bit of rain didn’t dampen the parish spirits!
We are now in possession of the Parish photos taken on Saturday morning. We have two versions for you to choose your favourite from. Don’t forget you can click on the link and save a copy!
Click here for A and here for B.
If anyone has photos of the Jubilee events they are happy to share please send them to editor@holcotvillage.co.uk and they will be added to the website gallery for everyone to have access to.
To help everyone keep up with what is happening in Holcot or what is affecting parish life, you can ‘subscribe’ to notifications.
Each time there is a new item added to the homepage, subscribers are automatically notified by email of the item. So whatever is added, from road closures to planning applications to lost cats, this information finds its way to subscribers’ email inboxes as an easy way of finding out what is going on in and around our Parish.
Have you tried to subscribe but did not receive the confirmation email?? Click on this link for instructions of how to resolve this
If you need help subscribing just email..