This is a polite reminder to all cyclists to not cycle on pavements. We have recently received reports from residents of cyclists cycling on pavements within the village. This is both dangerous and unlawful and could result in a fixed penalty notice (on the spot fine) should the Police witness this.

We appreciate that on occasion cyclists who are concerned about their own safety (or their children's... Read More »

Are you a teenager struggling with motivation? Are you looking for something new to try? Or do you just want to hang out with your mates doing something.

ACTIVE NORTHANTS offers Boxing, Calisthenics, Dance, Fitness and Yoga classes FREE OF CHARGE throughout June, you can sign in and spend time with other teenagers in a socially minded physical activity setting.

To make it even better, the more you participate... Read More »

The Rec is closed, however we have today found 37 canisters and 17 drink cans around the bench in the middle of the Rec.

We believe that this is happening at night time and have notified the Police. Social distancing is still in place, youngsters should not be going out having social gatherings.

Please stay alert, control the virus and save lives!

The Parish office will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22nd May and will not reopen again until 9am on Thursday 28th May 2020.

Anyone needing urgent support with Food deliveries or medication whilst the office is closed are asked to contact Northampton County Council on 0300 126 1000 (option 5).

Alternatively please either email clerk@roadeparishcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01604 861976 and leave a message... Read More »

Roade Parish Council are looking to extend the village cemetery and are putting together a working party to take on this project.

The working party will consist of approximately 4 Councillors, we would also like some residents to join to help share their views - Could this be you?

Perhaps you have experience with cemetery design?

Maybe you have time on your hands and want to help?

Being on the working... Read More »

The Parish Council is aware that the swap shelters have been very beneficial to a lot of people within the village at this time of lockdown.

It has however been brought to our attention that more recently the swap shelters are becoming a dumping ground for people to dispose of their unwanted rubbish that would be no use to themselves or others. We would like to remind residents that the Household Waste... Read More »

This is another reminder that the Rec is closed. It is not a park but an enclosed area with play equipment and following Government advice this remains closed.

One of our Councillors saw a group of 3-4 teenage girls in the Rec on Saturday who apologised and left straight away, as soon as he approached them. There was a separate group of two teenage boys who also apologised and left when approached.... Read More »

We have received confirmation today from the contractors that the roundabout along the A508/Northampton Road is now completed and all roads including Northampton Road are now open.

Kauto Civils Ltd who completed the work wanted to say a big thank you to all residents for your patience whilst the work was being completed and during the delays due to Covid-19.

We have been advised that the A508/London Road will be re-opened tonight but will be closed again tomorrow night for the white lines to be marked out.

Please also be aware that the roundabout along the A508/London Road and the High Street will also be closed tomorrow night for the 'Keep Clear' signs to be re-positioned correctly.

Thanking you for your patience.

Firstly the Parish Council would like to thank visitors to the cemetery for clearing away dead flowers/waste from their loved ones graves. Your help in keeping the cemetery tidy is much appreciated.

Could we please remind everyone using the bins at the cemetery to ensure that only garden waste is put into the green bins. Any pots, cards, plastic, metal etc. needs to be disposed of in the black waste... Read More »