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Update! Roadworks on New Road & Stoke Doyle Road

Update! Roadworks on New Road & Stoke Doyle Road

New Road

The work postponed on New Road will continue on Thursday 18 February to Saturday 20 February and then on Monday 1st March to Wednesday 3 March. No road closure this time, Northamptonshire Highways contactors will use traffic management to minimise the disruption so you may experience some delays. Please use other available routes. Residents directly affected by the roadworks will be contacted... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:40 by Rebecca

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Police remind parents to keep children at home this half term to help combat Covid-19

Police remind parents to keep children at home this half term to help combat Covid-19

Northamptonshire Police is reminding parents to ensure their children are not breaking Covid-19 legislation during the half-term holiday.

The Force is regularly receiving reports from across the county from people concerned that young people are breaching lockdown rules by gathering in large groups, in particular at skate parks, and in some cases resulting in anti-social behaviour issues including criminal... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34 by Rebecca

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Volunteer Action Service Update from Feb 2021

Volunteer Action Service Update from Feb 2021

PHONE 01832 275433

EMAIL ADMIN@VOLUNTEERACTIONOUNDLE.ORG.UK

Registered charity number: 1161080

Supported by East Northamptonshire Council We are still operating but have modified our services during the pandemic and are currently able to offer:

- Transport to medical appointments only. This includes dentists, opticians and all ancillary services. We can also help with getting you to your COVID vaccination... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:21 by Rebecca

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loveOundle Photo Submission

loveOundle Photo Submission

In the next few months, OTC is revamping and relaunching the Oundle.info website under the banner of loveOundle. It aims to meet the needs of residents AND visitors better, and help us bounce back after covid.

As such, we'd like to gather and headline as many local photos and photographers as possible, showing off our lovely home to the best of our ability. We don't have any budget I fear, at this stage,... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:53 by Rebecca

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Farmers Market 13 February 2021

Farmers Market 13 February 2021

Farmers market next Saturday 13 February, please use the one-way system, keep a distance of 2+ metres, wear a mask, keep interactions brief & follow COVID-19 secure guidelines.

Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:26 by Rebecca

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New Street - Carriageway Resurfacing 6-7 Feb 2021 CANCELLED

New Street - Carriageway Resurfacing 6-7 Feb 2021 CANCELLED

Due to the current forecast of prolonged cold/severe weather the scheduled road works in New Street this weekend have been cancelled, and all other scheduled work, until further notice.

Posted: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:33 by Rebecca

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New Road - Carriageway Resurfacing Update

New Road - Carriageway Resurfacing Update

Unfortunately, the resurfacing schedule of New Road has slipped due to the discovery of a spring, which may have been the root cause of so many issues over so many years. Highways and Paragon will be trying to solve it with further excavations over the next week or so (and apologies on their behalf), and as long as the weather holds off, will get finished as soon as they can.

Work on New Street this... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:56 by Rebecca

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Gritting - the winter service

Gritting - the winter service

Northamptonshire Highways do not have the resources to grit every path and road in the county and encourage people to use the 1500 grit bins across the county.

There is a common misconception that the public could be held liable it they use the from the grits bins. This is not true and Northamptonshire Highways actively encourage people to use the grit in these bins on public paths, roads and public... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:17 by Rebecca

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New Street - Carriageway Resurfacing 6-7 Feb 2021

New Street - Carriageway Resurfacing 6-7 Feb 2021

Start date – Saturday 6 February 2021

Completion – Sunday 7 February 2021

(Weather dependent)

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

Traffic management – Road closure and 2- way temporary traffic lights on Market Place.

Hours of work – 08:00 – 18:00

Northamptonshire Highways will soon start resurfacing works on New Street,... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:50 by Rebecca

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Wildflower Wardens

Wildflower Wardens

OTC is keen to adopt a long term wildflower strategy around the town, and as such would like to take some early steps on 4 pieces of our own land –

  1. Creed Road
  2. St Christopher's Drive
  3. Culme Close
  4. The Rec

We'd like to hear from anyone who would be willing to act as a "Wildflower Warden" for one of each of these pieces of land, helping oversee the first seed sewing, and helping us grow (excuse the pun)... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:00 by Rebecca

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