Side view of a police van labeled "Beat Bus" with "Northamptonshire Police" and "Fighting Crime. Protecting People." logos. The design is primarily in blue, white, and gray. The text encourages speaking to local officers.

Police Beat Bus Coming to Kilsby

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Residents are invited to visit the Police Beat Bus when it visits Kilsby on:
📅 Thursday 9 July 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
📍 The Red Lion, 26 Main Road, Kilsby
This is a great opportunity to meet your local policing team, discuss any concerns you may have about crime or anti-social behaviour in the area, seek advice on community safety, and find out more about local policing initiatives.
Whether you have a specific issue to raise or simply want to have a chat with your neighbourhood officers, everyone is welcome.
Please come along and make the most of this opportunity to engage with your local police team
A colourful poster calls for “Speed Watch Volunteers” to help make village roads safer. It shows a person using a speed gun, a 30 mph sign, and contact details for volunteering at Kilsby Parish Council.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JOIN KILSBY SPEED WATCH!

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Do you care about road safety in Kilsby?
Kilsby Speed Watch is looking for a few more volunteers to help monitor vehicle speeds through the village and encourage safer driving for everyone.
✅ No previous experience needed
✅ Full training provided
✅ Flexible and not a major time commitment
✅ A valuable service for our community
✅ Help make Kilsby’s roads safer for residents, children, cyclists and pedestrians
Even if you can only spare a small amount of time occasionally, your support would make a real difference.
Community Speed Watch is a positive way for residents to work together with the police and local authorities to raise awareness of speeding and improve road safety within our village.
Interested in finding out more?
📧 Email: [rchamberlain@kilsby-pc.gov.uk]
📞 Call or text: 07952 404305
Please get in touch for an informal chat – we’d love to hear from you!
A poster for West Northamptonshire Council’s “Help Improve Care” events, inviting people to join discussions at local venues. Includes event dates, locations, times, a contact email, and a QR code for more info.

WNC Launches The Big Conversation

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WNC has launched ‘The Big Conversation’ which is a consultation to ask people for their views and to share their experiences of adult social care services.

The Big Conversation is an opportunity for the council to listen to:
• people who use care and support
• family and friends who provide care
• people who work in care and support
The council wants to hear about:
• what is working well
• what could be better
• ideas for improving adult social care in the future

WNC will use what people tell them to work together to improve services and set council priorities.

In addition to an online survey there are number of open discussions taking place. The Daventry area one is being held on 2nd July at Daventry Leisure Centre between 10am to 12 noon. You can register here to attend: The Big Conversation about social care | West Northamptonshire Council

We want to hear from you: share your experience of care and support in West Northamptonshire | West Northamptonshire Council

red and black traffic sign

M1 Junction 16 to 19 Remedial Works – Traffic Management Installation

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Works are due to commence in the near future between junction 16 (Kislingbury Interchange) & junction 19 (Catthorpe Interchange) of the M1.

Please find attached an eBulletin with further information.

If you have any further questions about this work, you can call the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or email earetrofit@nationalhighways.co.uk.

A promotional poster for a "Free Mature Driver Roadshow" on 6 June 2026 at Moulton Community Centre, with driving safety details and the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance logo. A hand is holding a steering wheel in the background.

Free Mature Drivers Roadshow – 6 June 2026 – Northampton

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Free Mature Driver Event – Northampton

Saturday 6th June 2026

Are you a mature driver aged 60+?

Do you live in Northamptonshire and rely on driving to stay independent?

This free event is designed especially for you.

Driving plays an important role in everyday life, and as part of the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance, we are keen to help mature drivers stay safer on the roads for longer. While driving ability can change over time for many reasons, particularly as we get older, recognising and adapting to these changes can help keep both drivers and other road users safe.

This Mature Drivers event is aimed at drivers aged 60+ and will cover a wide range of topics related to safe driving, including:

* Practical advice and safety information

* Opportunities to reflect on how driving needs may change over time

* FREE hints‑and‑tips driving sessions, available to book and delivered by Northampton Advanced Motorists at a convenient date tbc

Our aim is simple: to help mature drivers drive safely, confidently, and for longer.

Event details

Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX

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One session available: 9.00 am (registration from 8.30am)

Places are limited and attendance is strictly by booking only.

Book your free tickets via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/northants-mature-driver-roadshows-4099083

Colourful poster for the Kilsby Village annual meeting, featuring villagers talking outside a hall, with trees, houses, and a church. Banner invites all to join on 28 May 2026 at 7pm to meet councillors and share ideas.

Annual Meeting of Kilsby Village Thursday 28th May 2026

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Please note that the Kilsby Village Annual Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday 19th May will NOT go ahead.
The meeting has been postponed and will now take place on:
📅 Thursday 28th May 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Kilsby Village Hall, Kilsby
All residents are very welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to meet your Parish Councillors, hear from local organisations, and find out how you can get involved in the village.
We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on Thursday 28th May.

A silver star-shaped badge with a maroon centre, featuring a rose and the words "Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner" around the edge.

Latest newsletter from the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

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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 – April 2026 – Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner

The April 2026 edition includes articles on:

Expanding specialist support skills for children affected by domestic abuse
The Fire Service delivering courses to teach safety skills to young people who are leaving care
An update on the local areas that have received road safety funding from the Commissioner
How the dedicated ASB Early Intervention Team is already clamping down on anti-social behaviour and easing pressure on frontline Policing and schools
Offenders taking part in the Immediate Justice scheme are proving less likely to reoffend than those who did not engage

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ABILITY Bus Services Closure

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Ability CIC (ABILITY Bus Services) was a not-for-profit community transport provider in Northamptonshire, helping people—especially those without easy access to public transport—travel to shops, appointments, and social activities.
After 8 years of operation, the organisation announced it is closing due to financial and operational challenges.

Services ended in April 2026 (with some routes running slightly longer), and the organisation confirmed closure was unavoidable as it could no longer operate sustainably.

The Parish Council would like to hear from any residents or family members of residents of Kilsby that have used this service in the last year. Please email clerk@kilsby-pc.gov.uk informing the clerk of when the service was used, for what purpose and how often.

Latest newsletter from the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, March 2026

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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 – March 2026 – Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner

This month’s edition includes:

  • A new initiative launched by the ASB Early Intervention Team to work in partnership with schools and police
  • Three new community projects that have been awarded grants though the Safe and Sound Communities Fund
  • An overview of the Girls’ Pathway project that supports girls at risk of exploitation
  • A sculpture funded by the Commissioner that highlights the impact of knife crime
  • New ‘attack rig’ at Chelveston training centre to help firefighters hone their skills
Promotional image for a "Free Mature Driver Event" on 27 April 2026, with location details and a registration link. Features a close-up of hands on a steering wheel and the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance logo.

Free Mature Drivers Event – 27 April 2026 – Wellingborough

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Free Mature Drivers Event – 27 April 2026 – Wellingborough

Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE event is for you!

Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.

Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.

This Mature Drivers event is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving.

There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.

Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer. Book your Free tickets via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/northants-mature-driver-roadshows-4099083

The event is being held at Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough NN8 6GS (what3words.com///shaped.spice.span) with two sessions, 10 am and 12.30 pm.