NORTHANTS POLICE FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONERS SEPT NEWS LETTER
The latest newsletter can be read and downloaded below
Latest News
Polite notice
If you put up posters around the village to advertise an event or for another purpose, the Parish Council would appreciate it if you could remove your posters after the event date has passed.
Old posters become tatty and become an eyesore, spoiling our village.
NNC Leaders update #62
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
NNC Leaders update #61
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Stanwick Roundabout
Take this opportunity to tell North Northants Council if you want a safe crossing point over the A45 to and from Stanwick Lakes.
Respond to their Greenway Consultation.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the survey.
The Consultation closes 1st November 2023
If you feel that there should be a safer crossing point - this is your chance to make your collective voices heard.
NNC Leaders Update #60
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Age UK Northamptonshire
NNC Leaders Update #59
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Northants Police Fire & Crime Commissioners Sept news letter
The latest newsletter can be read and downloaded below
NNC Leaders Update #58
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Leader Update #57
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Double yellow lines for Samuels Close?
The Parish Council is delivering a consultation to homes on Samuels Close and some houses on West Street to seek their views on the suggestion that double yellow lines are installed at the junction of the two roads. The closing date for comments is 8th September 2023.
Traffic lights on Raunds Road
22nd August 2023: BT have set up traffic lights by St Laurenence Church on Raunds Road to allow them to dig up the pavement to repair 'blockages'.
They expect to be working there for a few days.
Leaders Update #56
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
New double yellow lines?
The Parish Council is delivering a consultation to homes on Dolben Avenue and Mansfield Street to seek their views on the suggestion that double yellow lines are installed at the junction of the two roads. The closing date for comments is 31st August 2023.
Leaders Update #55
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Traffic lights on Spencer Parade
There will be traffic lights on Spencer Parade between 7th August and 18th August 2023 whilst the stone wall is repointed. Full details of the traffic management can be read in the document below
Stanwick Scarecrow Festival
It's back, this autumn.
Raising funds in aid of Stanwick Pre-school
13th October to 22nd October
Leaders Update #54
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
New Council member
The Parish Council were pleased to co-opt Jonathan Ashby to fill the vacent seat. The vacancy had been created by the resignation of Cllr Peck.
Leaders update #53
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Leaders Update #52
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Road Works: Raunds Road
There will be road works and a diversion in place Thurs 29th & Frid 30th June. Please see the fact sheet below for full information
NNC parking survey
North Northamptonshire Council Parking Strategy Survey
We are producing a new parking strategy which needs to identify parking demand and supply across the region over the next 20 years. To help us develop this strategy we are looking at parking habits and provision across North Northamptonshire. We want to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors about your experiences of parking in the region. Have your say on your parking experience across the region. This is the first of two opportunities to have your say on parking
This consultation closes midnight, 23 July 2023
Have your say
Please visit the North Northamptonshire Consultation and Engagement Hub
Leader Update #51
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Leaders update #50
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Energy Support Funding
There is a new energy support funding stream that eligible households must apply for before 31st May. It will not be paid authomatically.
Details can be read in the file below.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's May Newsletter
The latest newsletter can be downloaded and read below
Leaders update #49
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
You Said...We Did! Locally Identified Priority Updates
These are the latest reports from the Community Team at Northants Police for our area
Leaders Update #48
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Leaders Update #47
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Age UK Northants Spring Magazine
The link below take you to latest edition of Engage as a 'flippy' (online) version
Engage Spring 2023 - Flip PDF | FlipBuilder
POLICE FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER- APR 2023 NEWSLETTER
The latest newsletter can be downloaded and read below
Leaders update #46
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Spencer Parade Wall
The contractors that repaired the wall last year have accepted liability for the workmanship and will be carrying out remedial works at their cost in due course.
Annual Newsletter 2023
The full version of our annual newsletter with links to other nformation can be downloded and viewed here.
Police: Local Priorities Survey
The latest round of the survey is now open. Have your say on what they should focus on in our area.
www.northamptonshireneighbourhoodalert.co.uk/LocallyIdentifiedPriorities
A14 closures
Please see this Highways England letter with details of works that will run until June
Leaders Update #45
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Virgin Media works in Stanwick
We have been notified that Virgin Media will be undertaking work in Stanwick. Please contact Virgin Media for further information
Stanwick Parish Business Directory
It has been brought to our attention that unsolicited emails are being received stating that "To renew the listing and confirm the company's contact details are up-to-date, please use the button below. Alternatively you can cancel the listing. Once the listing is cancelled you will not receive any further renewal reminder emails"
This is a third party website that the Parish Council does not have any connection to or control over.
Leaders Update #44
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Call for discussion items
If you would like to place an item on the agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting (20th April 2023) for discussion with your fellow members of the electorate, please notify the parish clerk by 31st March 2023.
In the event that an agenda item is nominated, a formal meeting will be held as part of the Stanwick 'Green Event' on Thursday 20th April 2023 in Stanwick Village Hall 7.00pm to 9.00 pm.
For information:
There is a requirement in law that an Annual Parish Meeting must be held in each parish between 1st March and 1st June each year.
This is not a Parish Council meeting.
If the chair of the Parish Council is present, then this person must chair the Annual Parish Meeting. If this person is not present, there are various rules for appointing a chairman.
The parish meeting has the general power to discuss parish affairs and pass resolutions thereon. Such resolutions are not binding on the Parish Council.
Free Mature Drivers Roadshow – 2nd May 2023
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 IAM RoadSmart Mature Driver Assessments available to be booked.
Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer.
Book your Free tickets via Eventbrite: https://mature-drivers-2023.eventbrite.co.uk
The event is being held at Police Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton NN4 0JQ (https://what3words.com/bill.necks.boxer) with two sessions, 9.30am and 1.00pm.
Local priorities for East Northants – You Said, We Did
This is the report from our local policing team on how they have responded to locally identified priorities.
If you have a view on what their priorities should be, you need to do their short (5 minute) survey and encourage others to do so as well.
Green Strategy web page launched
The Parish Council is proud to launch its green strategy web page. It can be found from the drop down menu.
Leaders Update #43
The latest update from the leader of North Northants Council, Jason Smithers, can be read here
Council tax and the Precept
The Parish Council is financed by the ‘precept’. It is a ‘national’ local tax that only applies to a specific authority area, for example Stanwick. It is collected by North Northants Council with the other local taxes due, such as council tax, Police Fire & Crime levy.
The precept is collected according to the ‘banding’ of council tax on properties between April and January in 10 monthly installments.
Each year the Parish Council looks at its financial position and sets a budget for the coming year before working out how much the precept as a total figure should be.
The amount of precept in Stanwick has remained at the same level since the financial year 2019-20.
During the current financial year, 2022 to 2023, the Parish Council has incurred significant one off costs including repairs to the church boundary wall (£12,100.00), repairs to the path from Spencer Parade and Mansfield Street (£4214.00), repairs to the safer surfacing under the play equipment at the recreation ground (£4517.00) in addition to our expected costs.
The Parish Council has made the decision to increase the total amount of precept for the coming financial year. We know that with rising inflation everything is costing more and this will increase our ground maintenance costs and repair bills. We know that we are likely to have significant repair bills for the church path. We need to set money aside for future repairs costs.
On paper, the total percentage increase of the precepts looks very large, but in reality taken as an average across all households, it equals approximately £1.30 per house per month extra. It should be acknowledged that the Stanwick precept has not increased for the past four tax years and this increase is also, in part, due to the fact the level has been held down since 2019.
Any person having difficulty with making their council tax payments should speak to North Northants Council as the Parish Council is not involved in collecting the money due.
Vandalism of Jubilee Tree
Vandals have ripped the branches from the Queen's Cherry Tree.
This has been reported to the Police. It is thought to have happened during the evening/night of 4th Feb. If anyone has any information, cctv or dashcam footage, please email
The tree is located at the junction of East Street and The Avenue.
Dog poo at Stanwick Pocket Park
Stanwick Pocket Park on Raunds Road is a community managed park, looked after by volunteers.
No one is paid to care for the park or to clean up after others.
Please do not leave bags of dog poo on site - there is a bin by the bus stop the bags can go into or a dog bin at the entrance to Mallows Grange.
Thank you for clearing up after your dog and taking away the bag.