Latest News

There is an emergency closure implemented yesterday on Ditchford Road, Rushden by Cadent Gas. (the road over the River Nene, connecting the west of Rushden with Wellingborough and Irthlingborough)

We realise this is causing concern due to the planned full closure at the A6/A45 Chowns Mill roundabout this weekend.

Cadent has closed the road in both directions for safety and are working to repair this.... Read More »

From 1st April 2021 your new Unitary Council will deliver services to residents and businesses.

Highways England reminds Drivers planning essential journeys this weekend to allow extra time if planning to travel through the A45/A6 Chowns Mill junction in Northamptonshire.

The roundabout is to be closed this weekend to allow extensive re-surfacing work to be carried out. There will also be a full weekend closure from 12 to 15 March. Once completed, drivers will notice smoother and quieter journeys... Read More »

A step by step guide to easing lockdown restrictions from 8th March 2021.

There has been a spate of Courier Frauds across the County , with suspects purporting to be Police Officers, for "safekeeping / forensic examination" from vulnerable people.

The Police will never call to seek any payment.

Protect Yourself – What can you do ?

DON'T give any money or card details to any person at your front door , or calls/texts/emails you receive.
DON'T Let them into your property... Read More »

To all Northants Neighbourhood / Alert Members

Phone Scams/Texts

This is a potential scam reported by a member

"Received a call on 10/02/21 from 0800 281801 , from a guy called Adim saying his Building Society wanted to talk to him about important correspondence, wanted to take him through security ,he refused and they asked him to call them back on 0800 5453004, He called nationwide through a number... Read More »

Over the past year, good progress has been made to works to improve the A45/A6 Chowns Mill Roundabout. Once complete, the improvements will reduce congestion, improve safety and provide better crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

To safely complete the surfacing of the roundabout, we will need to close it and the roads approaching it entirely for two weekends. The closures will take place... Read More »

Voluntary and community sector organisations across East Northants are reminded that they could be eligible for funding to help them with their work.

East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) helped nearly 30 community projects and groups between October and December 2020 with funding advice for a variety of projects, including building repairs, improvements to community facilities and making buildings Covid-19... Read More »

Northants Highways Advice on Gritting

Northants Highways do not have the resources to grit all the roads and therefore provide grit bins. Each grit bin contains a mixture of salt/sand to be used on roads and paths.

If a bin is empty please report it on the Street Doctor system.

East Northamptonshire Council is seeking the views of interested parties on the pre-submission version of the district's Local Plan.

The Local Plan sets out planning policies for East Northamptonshire and helps to shape new housing opportunities and deliver community and green infrastructure to support future growth. It will also help to ensure future planning applications including up to date policy... Read More »