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What would you pay for Police & Fire Services? Police, Fire & Crime Commissioners consultation survey
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has launched a budget consultation to ask people about their priorities for the county's fire and police services, and how much they would pay towards them.
The PFCC has responsibility for setting the budget for both Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police. The budgets are made up from money raised through... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:48 by Parish Clerk
CCTV in the Village
The Parish Council can confirm that they have purchased and are in the process of having CCTV cameras erected around the village.
The decision to install cameras was made following numerous requests from residents and concerns regarding an increase in crime within the village. CCTV has been discussed numerous times during the last year at our Parish Council Meetings.
The Chairman also notified residents... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:14 by Parish Clerk
Councillor Vacancies
Do you want to make a difference to your local community? Now's your chance.
We have two vacancies for Councillors within the Parish Council. With local elections being held in May, this is a chance to try out the role to see what's involved and decide if it's for you, before committing to the four year term at elections.
For further information please contact the Clerk either by email clerk@roadeparishcouncil.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:01 by Parish Clerk
Parish Office Closed - Monday 14th December
Due to staff holidays the parish office will be closed for one day on Monday 14th December.
Should you need to contact us, please telephone the office on 01604 861976 and leave a message or email clerk@roadeparishcouncil.gov.uk and your call/email will be returned upon the Clerk's return.
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:25 by Parish Clerk
Resurfacing work outside Roade Primary School - Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th December
Kauto Civils have advised that they will be resurfacing outside Roade Primary School on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th December.
These works will be completed under 2 way traffic lights so they are hoping for minimal disruption to traffic.
They have also advised that the traffic lights will be operational between 9am and 2pm so as not to disrupt the school hours.
Posted: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:15 by Parish Clerk
Are you or someone you know struggling to feed yourself this Christmas?
Sofea the charity behind the community food parcels are offering a free Christmas meal to people in need in our village, working in partnership with Food4Heroes.
Following their successful delivery of meals to NHS staff during lockdown Food4Heroes have agreed to provide a Christmas meal to people who may not be able to spend time with friends or family this year and may struggle to get themselves a... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:29 by Parish Clerk
Northampton Gateway Update
A number of parishioners have contacted us recently regarding the Northampton Gateway, so we wanted to provide you with an update.
There is a Community Liaison group (CLG) who meet every quarter and Cllrs Mick Davies and Declan Waters are attending these on the community's behalf
The Segro website contains lots of information about the construction, please see link for further information:
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:55 by Parish Clerk
Knife Amnesty Event 16th December
In support of Operation SCEPTRE, our knife campaign, Northampton Neighbourhoods Team will be around the area with the Knife Amnesty bin and would be happy to receive and dispose of any unwanted Knives.
On Wednesday 16th December they will be at:-
Wellingborough Road opposite Tesco Express Esso garage from 11am until 3:30pm.
please feel free to pop along and discard any unwanted Knives you may have, or... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:56 by Parish Clerk
Courier fraud
It's been brought to the Parish Council's attention that some residents in the village have received 'phishing' emails from courier companies advising that they have tried to deliver parcels without success so they will reschedule the delivery at a cost. They then ask for bank details.
This scam is known as phishing.
How to identify a phishing email?
* Poor language
* Lack of personal salutation (it will... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:41 by Parish Clerk
Community Christmas Tree
2020 has certainly been a tough year for all, and has seen most social events cancelled throughout the year. Christmas is now only around the corner and with current circumstances and regulations in place will mean that it will be very different this year. The good news is we do not need to cancel Christmas, but just need to adapt and do things a little differently this year.
The Parish Council can... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:58 by Parish Clerk
