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Explore East Northamptonshire on two wheels

Explore East Northamptonshire on two wheels

With the Government launching a new initiative to combat obesity in England, East Northamptonshire Council is encouraging everyone to explore the countryside, cycle paths and Nene Valley on two wheels whilst getting fit and healthy at the same time.

For those who want to get out and about in East Northamptonshire, but are not sure where to start, Destination Nene Valley has plenty of resources on their... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:07 by Rebecca

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East Northants Council launches new way to report fly tipping

East Northants Council launches new way to report fly tipping

Having seen how successful the What3Words app has been across the world, East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) is now encouraging anyone who wishes to report fly tipping across the district to use the app.

What3Words works using the principle that every 3m x 3m square of the world has been assigned an address of three words. For example one 3m x 3m square at East Northamptonshire Council's Cedar Drive... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:25 by Rebecca

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The Snipe Meadow Boardwalk is now OPEN

The Snipe Meadow Boardwalk is now OPEN

We're pleased to announce the Snipe Meadow boardwalk is complete.

Please follow social distancing guidelines when using it. Give yourself and others plenty of room. If it's too busy wait until it's free.

Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:55 by Rebecca

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Boardwalk Update

Boardwalk Update

It's week 2 & the Snipe Meadow boardwalk is coming along nicely; foundations are in position & it's starting to take shape.

Posted: Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:13 by Rebecca

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Snipe Meadow Boardwalk Update

Snipe Meadow Boardwalk Update

Good news - work on the new Snipe Meadow boardwalk is scheduled to start on Monday 29 June 2020.

In preparation for the boardwalk to be installed and while it is being installed the area is now closed to members of the public. Please use an alternative route. Thank you.

Posted: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:00 by Rebecca

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LAST CHANCE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ON ST CHRISTOPHER'S DRIVE PLANNING APPLICATION

LAST CHANCE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ON ST CHRISTOPHER'S DRIVE PLANNING APPLICATION

Wednesday 24 June at 6.30 pm is the last chance to stop building on the field at the back of St Christopher's Drive.

Last December the Oundle Neighbourhood Plan was rejected (it proposed good development sites but not this one)

In January East Northamptonshire Council voted to accept instead their 'Local Plan'with this site included. That is now the blueprint for building in Oundle.

* Persimmon Homes,... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:45 by Rebecca

Tags: Neighbourhood Plan, News update, Update

Farmers Market Reopens on Saturday 13 June

Farmers Market Reopens on Saturday 13 June

The farmers market reopens on Saturday 13 June, from 8am to 1pm;

  • The market is going to have 14 stalls along one side of the market.
  • We will be operating a one-way system through the market. Entrance at the St Osyth's end of the Market Place and once you have visited the stalls you will be able to leave the marketplace at the end near to Tesco.
  • Oundle Staff and some Councillors will be present at the... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:00 by Rebecca

Tags: Market, Market update, News update, Update

Thursday Market Increases to 9 Stalls

Thursday Market Increases to 9 Stalls

Thursday market on 4 June, has increased to 9 stalls;

  1. Watches
  2. Fruit & Veg
  3. Cheese
  4. Household Goods
  5. Plants/Flowers
  6. Pet Food
  7. Fish
  8. Sweets
  9. Feast

We're getting used to queuing at supermarkets, we'll have to get used to queuing at shops...please observe the queuing and one-way system at Oundle's markets. Better a queue and a market, than no queue and NO market.

The one-way system entrance is at the St Osyth's end... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:00 by Rebecca

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Community Resilience Update

Community Resilience Update

Read the latest issue from the Local Resilience Forum including updates on;

- Support Line

- Firefighters made 1000+ medication deliveries to 'at risk' individuals

- Keeping the County Reading

- Cheers for Volunteers

Issue 13 - Community Resilience Update

Posted: Thu, 28 May 2020 16:15 by Rebecca

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

Are you a teenager struggling with motivation, looking for something new to try, or 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 the better the chance of winning prizes. If you attend at least 2 sessions you have a chance of winning, but the more you do the more chance you... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 27 May 2020 15:15 by Rebecca

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