Stanwick Parish Council
Northamptonshire
Serving the community of Stanwick since 2000
Local democracy in action
Local democracy in action
The Parish Council is very aware of the Climate Emergency that we are all facing and is looking to do its own small part to tackle it.
We are developing a ‘green strategy’ to guide the Parish Council towards being as sustainable as possible in our own activities a
This will be achieved through our own policies, by looking at what we can influence locally to improve our ‘carbon’ status, through representations at county and national level and by sharing ideas with members of our parish on small changes individuals can make that may benefit us all and possibly save money along the way.
We have developed a Green Strategy to help guide our actions that can be downloaded below.
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?
Climate change refers to the long term shift in the Earth's weather patterns and average temperatures. For the past 250 years, humans have contributed to the increased release of carbon dioxide, alongside other greenhouse gases, which causes an increase in global temperatures
STANWICK’S POSITION
The ‘Place–based carbon calculator’ team have used available data sets to create a map of England to show for each parish or area the total carbon footprint per person in units of kilogrammes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The total is calculated from the data available to them and divided by the known population to give a per person amount. However, this tool cannot give an accurate household calculation and there may be significant variations between neighbours.
Stanwick is graded with a D- which is below the national average. The score of C- is above the national average.
The Committee on Climate Change's 6th Carbon Budget, covering 2032 to 2037 has set a target for all of us that is set below our current carbon output to get us on track for carbon neutral in 2050.
The reality is that we in Stanwick live in a village and are dependent on cars to get to work, shops and other services. This is probably why we score an ‘F’ on car driving.
The Centre for Sustainable Energy working with Exeter University has also has an online tool to calculate Carbon Footprints. The tool, Impact, has been used to generate this report (prepared February 2023).
SO WHAT CAN WE DO?
Before recycling we should aim to REDUCE the amount we use
And then RE USE it before
RECYCLING wherever possible
We will collate a list of where items can be recycled, beyond the road side collections, to reduce what is going into landfill.
We will be looking at the land we are responsible for to see if it can be managed in a better way to achieve small wins for the environment.
We will look to host community events to share advice and options.
We will add links from this page to other websites that may help you.
There is a government website with suggestions on how to save energy through home improvements and a link to a page to find out if your property is eligible for 'Help to Heat' funding.
Anglian Water have produced a 'savvy garden calendar' that can be downloaded below
The United Nations have a Lazy Persons Guide to Saving the World that includes things you can do from your sofa to things you can do at work.
Oundle Waste Less (Transition Oundle) is an inspiring community group that demonstrates what local people can do. They have a website and Facebook page.
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
The Parish Council welcomes constructive ideas and suggestions from everyone. Please get in touch if you think we have missed something.
NATIONAL TREE CHARTER
The Parish Council has made a pledge to the National Tree Charter.
The Tree Charter was launched at Lincoln Castle on 6 November 2017 and set out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. The charter branch network included local (parish and town) councils, schools, community woodland groups, artists and campaigners.
The ten principles are:
- Sustain landscapes rich in wildlife
- Plant for the future
- Celebrate the power of trees to inspire
- Grow forests of opportunity and innovation
- Protect irreplaceable trees and woods
- Plan greener local landscapes
- Recover health, hope and wellbeing with the help of trees
- Make trees accessible to all
- Combat the threats to our habitats
- Strengthen our landscapes with trees
Useful links
- Anglian Water - main website (197)
- Anglian Water - Priority Services Register (193)
- Anglian Water - struggling to pay your water bill (170)
- Births, deaths and marriages (75)
- Fix My Street (116)
This can be used for highway problems and problems with Highways England's network e.g. the A45, A14
- Flood Toolkit (111)
- Grand Union Housing Group (496)
Formerly Rockingham Forest Housing Association
- Local Government Boundary Commission for England (143)
- Longhurst Group (561)
Formerly Spire Homes
- National Grid (405)
Emergencies involving gas, electricity, or carbon monoxide
- North Northamptonshire Council (593)
- Northamptonshire Archive Services (88)
- Northamptonshire County Council (484)
This web site is gradually being shut down as information is transferred to the North Northants Council and West Northants Council websites respectively
- Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (126)
- Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (406)
- Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Services (129)
- Northamptonshire Police (469)
- Police Fire & Crime Commissioner (117)
- St Laurence Church (481)
- Stanwick Lakes (495)
- Stanwick Primary School (456)
- Stanwick Village Hall (459)
- Street Doctor (430)
For reporting highway problems. It uses the 'Fix My Street' system that can be accessed independently.
- Western power distribution (468)
Electricity Grid
- Western Power Distribution - vulnerable households Priority Services Register (528)
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Weekend celebrations, 3rd to 5th June 2022.
Weekend timetable
Friday 3rd June
2.30pm Cream Tea with live music at Stanwick Village Hall (Tickets required)
3pm to 5pm Children’s Fancy Dress at Stanwick Club (open to non-members) (Free tickets)
9pm 40s tribute singer Odette at Stanwick Club (open to non-members)
Saturday 4th June
10am to 12 noon Nature trail at Stanwick Pocket Park including
11.00 am burial of the Jubilee time capsule
3.30pm Stanwick Carnival (assemble at 3.30pm to depart at 4.15pm) all welcome including
unveiling of the Jubilee Tree and Commemorative Brick on Jubilee Bridge
5pm Village Evening at Stanwick Primary School (CASH bar/food)
9pm ‘Out of Order’ to perform at Stanwick Club (open to non-members)
Sunday 5th June
9.30 am ‘Priceless’ service at St Laurence Church
12 noon to 3pm Big Lunch Picnic in the Park at Stanwick Rec including
12.30 ‘Her Majesty’s Shoes’ performed by Laugh Out Loud Theatre (free)
Beat the goalie with Stanwick Rovers FC
Target Bowls, Have A Go & Fun Bowls with Stanwick Bowls Club
Bar provided by the Duke of Wellington
Burgers, Hotdogs, teas & coffees available from Stanwick Rovers FC
3.00pm The Church Bells will be rung
3.30p.m. Jubilee Songs of Praise at St Laurence Church
4pm to 7.45pm ‘May Blossom’ to perform at Stanwick Club (open to non-members)
Please see the notice board on the village hall for up to date information for all events
Jubilee Carnival
Sat 4th June 2022
Everyone is welcome to join in the Jubilee Carnival that will walk through Stanwick
The route map can be viewed on the village noticeboard on the side of the village hall and our Facebook page
The parade will assemble in the school carpark (assemble at 3.30pm) and parade will finish at school field at 5pm for the Village Evening
The Parade will stop for the unveiling of the Jubilee Tree and the Jubilee Bridge plaque
5pm Village Evening at Stanwick School
Picnic in the Park
The Big Lunch
At Stanwick Recreation Ground
Sunday 5th June
12 noon to 3pm
Bring your chairs, blankets and lunch to enjoy
‘Her Majesty’s Shoes’ performed by Laugh Out Loud Theatre (free show)
Beat the goalie with Stanwick Rovers FC
Target Bowls, Have A Go & Fun Bowls with Stanwick Bowls Club
Family sports day
Bar provided by the Duke of Wellington
Burgers, hotdogs teas & coffees available from Stanwick Rovers FC
Stanwick in Bloom
We will be holding an informal Stanwick in Bloom alongside the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Free to enter, you will be able to add your home to the trail map. The map can be found on the notice board on the side of the village hall and is pinned to the top of our Facebook page. Individual paper maps are not available.
Stanwick in Bloom - clarification
When we had the idea for Stanwick in Bloom the thought was to have the front of properties decorated and looking floral with people wandering by, much like during the scarecrow festival. I have had a few enquiries asking if gardens needs to be open for all 4 days from people thinking about access to the rear of their properties.
We are mindful of community safety considerations and would not want gates left unlocked and homeowners having strangers (however nice everyone in Stanwick is) walk in randomly over a 4 day period.
So, as we have not had a significant number of properties come forward, a map will be produced that will be pinned to the top of our facebook page and will be on the notice board. We will not be selling trail maps.
There is still time to add your property to the map - please let me know by the end of Wednesday 25th May if you plan to decorate your house and would like to be included - thank you
Stanwick Bunting
Our environmentally friendly, not-single-use bunting has been expanded thanks to the donation of material and time given to cut up the fabric and the people who have stitched all on to the tapes. Thank you.
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