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Drought Conditions – Northamptonshire

Drought Conditions – Northamptonshire

Drought Status has been declared for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire following an exceptionally dry period, including England’s driest July on record. River flows, groundwater and reservoir levels are continuing to fall, putting pressure on water supplies, agriculture, wildlife and the environment.

Residents are encouraged to use water wisely and follow advice from their water company. Please also take care around rivers and water-control structures such as locks and sluices, and report environmental incidents such as pollution or fish in distress to the Environment Agency.

 

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Notice of Road Closure- Chapel Street, Kilsby

West Northamptonshire Council are intending on carrying out carriageway repairs on Chapel Street Kilsby.  To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for 1 day at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 30th July 2026.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB151634636
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July 2026 Newsletter from the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner,

Please find attached the latest newsletter from the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone. You can also access it via this link to our website: Newsletter – July 2026 – Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner

This month’s edition includes articles on:

  • Northampton School for Boys becoming the 114th and latest organisation to sign up to the Northamptonshire Women’s Charter
  • More than £100,000 being awarded to community groups across Northamptonshire in the first year of the Commissioner’s Safe and Sound Community Fund – could your local community group benefit?
  • How hundreds of young people have been helped in the first six months since the launch of the Commissioner’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Early Intervention Team
  • The number of domestic abuse specialists working alongside Northamptonshire Police’s 999 operators in the Force Control Room is increasing following a successful pilot