Tags: Community
Local Government Reform agreed by East Northamptonshire Council
A proposal for local government reform has been agreed by East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) at a Full Council meeting on Thursday, 30 August.
Steven North, ENC Leader, said: "The case for two unitary authorities in Northamptonshire was thoroughly discussed with many councillors contributing to the debate.
"This council has much to be proud of with many achievements recognised over the years including... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:36 by Emma Williams
Sheffield Court, Raunds
The Town Council has become aware of a dangerous tree on land adjacent to Sheffield Court.
The land and trees are not the responsibility of the Town Council, however we are working with other authorities to establish the responsibility for this as quickly as possible.
We hope to have the matter resolved in the next 7 days, however in the meantime we would advise residents to avoid the area around the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:57 by Steve
Tell us your views!
Raunds Town Council is committed to improving open spaces within the Town. Over the last three years the Council has already delivered a wide range of improvements to the Town's open spaces:
- new play equipment at Webb Road,
- adult gym equipment at Bassfords Recreation Ground,
- new play equipment at Saxon Hall,
- creation of a dog park,
- new toddlers area at Bassfords Recreation Ground,
- Creation of Ada Salter... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:00 by Steve
Proposals for future of Northants now online
The proposed local government reform submission papers are now live on www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk
Following a county-wide consultation exercise, a proposed submission has been drafted by all eight authorities in Northamptonshire. This will be discussed by councillors at meetings across the county week commencing 27 August.
In East Northamptonshire, councillors will meet 29 August. Details of the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:14 by Emma Williams
London Road Closure
Anglian Water have informed us that the permit for the closure of London Road has been extended as they are now having to appoint specialist contractors to excavate the bridge. They are still co-operating with Highways regarding the issue and will endeavour to complete the work before the 7th September.
Posted: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:54 by Emma Williams
Operation Viper
Raunds Town Council are pleased to see that all the background work on Operation Viper has begun to see dividends.
The message from the police is clear, "if you deal or grow drugs at your property you should expect to be visited by the police".
In the video Det Chief Insp. Julie Mead also explains how the police are protecting the community from harm and supporting those who may have been a victim of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:24 by Emma Williams
NOTIFICATION OF WORK TO MAINTAIN THE A45 EAST & WESTBOUND BETWEEN STANWICK TO RAUNDS ROUNDABOUT
Re: A45 Stanwick to Raunds Roundabout general maintenance and carriageway resurfacing works.
NOTIFICATION OF WORK TO MAINTAIN THE A45 EAST & WESTBOUND BETWEEN STANWICK TO RAUNDS ROUNDABOUT
We have been informed that Highways England will shortly carry out essential maintenance work on the existing carriageway on the above section of the A45. The work will take place from 3rd to 14th September 2018.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:13 by Emma Williams
Meet your local PCSO
WED 8 AUG
11AM – 12.00 COMMUNITY SURGERY KRUMBS, Raunds
(Next to co-op, Raunds)
THUR 9 AUG
9.30 -10.30 RAUNDS FOODBANK & Community café
(Opposite spar in the centre of Raunds)
Posted: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:00 by Emma Williams
Official Opening of Ada Salter Spinney Saturday 11th August 2018
The official opening of the "Ada Salter Spinney" Spinney Hill, Raunds takes place on Saturday 11th August at 12pm. Local residents are invited to see how the addition of a garden, further seating and the relaying of the path have transformed this open space in the heart of the town.
The garden is a memorial to Ada Salter, a former resident of Raunds who became the first female Mayor of a London Borough... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 04 Aug 2018 12:29 by Steve
Community Speedwatch-Help make Raunds safer
We need your help! Please volunteer!
The Vision for Raunds told us that local residents are worried about speeding vehicles. With your support the Town Council is joining Community Speedwatch to tackle this danger.
Speedwatch trains volunteers to use the calibrated speed gun, just like the police use. We can't (and don't want to) fine motorists we find speeding but they will get a warning letter from... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 by Steve