Latest News

Start date – Monday 18 January 2021 Completion – Friday 29 January 2021

Weekdays and Saturday working (Weather dependent)

Scheme type – Carriageway resurface and civil works on New Road, Oundle

Traffic management – Road closure

Hours of work – 08:00 – 17:00

Northamptonshire Highways are scheduled to carry out resurfacing works on New Road, Oundle. These works will improve... Read More »

Heavy snow may affect parts of central England, with possible significant travel disruption.

What to expect

Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers, especially across higher routes, with potential for road closures.

Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel Power cuts may occur and other services, such as
mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

Untreated pavements... Read More »

Due to the national lockdown, the Recreation Ground Skatepark has been CLOSED from today 8 January 2021 until further notice. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT. Thank you

Happy New Year to you all. As the dust begins to settle on the recent school closures announcement, we wanted to give you a short update from Oundle School and Laxton Junior School. In line with schools nationwide, we have moved to remote learning for all but vulnerable children and those of critical workers. For these few children, including a small number of overseas boarders already in the UK when... Read More »

Thursday market is open on 7 January with reduced stalls, please use the one-way system, keep a distance of 2 metres, wear a mask, keep interactions brief & follow COVID-19 secure guidelines.

Northamptonshire is now in lockdown, and you must stay at home.

- You cannot mix with anybody who you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble

- Retail, hairdressers/barbers, salons, entertainment and gyms must close

- Pubs, bars, and restaurants must close except for takeaway, delivery or drive-thru

- You must work from home if you can

- Only make essential journeys

- Schools and universities... Read More »

The Government's decision to place Northamptonshire in Tier 4 (Stay at Home) is based on the latest available coronavirus data, concern that the rapid rise in case rates may be due to the new mutant strain of virus and is in line with the measures set out in the Government's COVID-19 Winter Plan.

This means that Northamptonshire is officially being told to 'Stay at Home' due to the risk of exposure... Read More »