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West Northamptonshire Council is introducing a booking system for its Recycling Centres.

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West Northamptonshire Council is introducing a booking system for its Recycling Centres.

It launches on 3 November this year, with the aim of reducing queues and easing pressure on local roads.

You’ll be able to book a slot online, or over the phone if you prefer. Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance or on the day at least 30 minutes before arrival. Find out more at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs

If you’re planning to visit any of West Northamptonshire’s Recycling Centres on or after 3 November, you must book a slot first.

The booking system opens on 20 October, allowing you to reserve a slot online. You can also book by phone if you prefer. More: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs

Are you ready for the new booking system being introduced at Recycling Centres across West Northants?

It launches on 3 November, with the aim of reducing queues at centres and easing pressure on local roads. Find out more on their website at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs

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Please Pick Up After Your Dog – Keep Kilsby Clean

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Please Pick Up After Your Dog – Keep Kilsby Clean

Kilsby Parish Council would like to remind all dog owners and walkers of the importance of cleaning up after their pets. While most residents are responsible, we continue to receive reports of dog fouling around the village, particularly along footpaths, pavements, and grassed areas used by children.

Dog fouling is unpleasant, unhygienic, and can spread harmful diseases such as toxocariasis. Please do your part to keep our village safe and enjoyable for everyone by always carrying bags and disposing of waste in the nearest litter or dog bin.

Reporting Dog Fouling Offences

If you witness dog fouling or know of persistent offenders, you can report it directly to West Northamptonshire Council. Reports can be made online via their website or by phone. The Council’s Environmental Crime team can investigate and, where appropriate, take enforcement action.

Report online: West Northamptonshire Council – Report Dog Fouling

Telephone: 0300 126 7000

Your reports help the authorities to target problem areas and take action against irresponsible owners.

A Shared Responsibility

Together we can keep Kilsby a clean, welcoming, and safe place for all. Please be considerate, set a good example, and encourage others to do the same.

Thank you for helping us to look after our community.

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Kilsby Garden and Produce Association Annual Show

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What a wonderful show we had this year. The standard is always high, but this year it was amazing. We broke the records for the number of entries, and despite the difficult growing conditions this year, the produce and flower section did their growers proud.

The handicraft and cookery side had more classes this year, and that resulted in a very high number of entries and an equally high standard. The judges were very hard pressed in many of the classes to select the winners.

A full list of all the cups won can be found in the Kilsby Kronickle (together with some more show photos), but we must mention the Best in Show : Kath McBirnie whose jacket earned a lot of praise from the two judges, and the winner of the Banksian Medal : Jan Odell. Huge congratulations to you both.

Our next event is the AGM to be held in November, so look out for more details and join us for another enjoyable evening (not just the AGM bit, but the speaker and the nibbles!)

We hope that the autumn planting is going well, and that all those bulbs are going in for another wonderful flower display in the Spring.

Happy Gardening to you all.

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Northamptonshire Talking September 2025 Newsletter

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The September issue of Our News is here!  We’ve got lots to share this month including:

  • Information on the National Emergency Alert test happening later this month
  • A new deputy crime commissioner has been appointed in Derbyshire
  • Advice to protect yourself from mobile phone theft
  • ITV reports a 15% reduction in crime in areas where police work with Neighbourhood Watch
  • Wildlife crime in Kent and lottery funding  for a safer Suffolk

…and more!

Download and read the full issue here.

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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Newsletter – August 2025

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Please find attached the latest newsletter from Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone. You can also access it via this link to their website – Newsletter – August 2025 – Northamptonshire Police & Fire Commissioner

This month’s newsletter is packed with updates on how Northamptonshire is tackling road safety, and how speed safety signs and new safety initiatives are making a real difference.

There’s details on how community groups can apply for up to £5,000 in funding from the Commissioner’s office to improve road safety in their local area.

And find out how they are making railways safer for women and girls and improving emergency access for fire crews.

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TTRO(25/26) W343 – Rugby Road, Kilsby

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Openreach are intending on carrying out works on a telegraph pole on Rugby Road, Kilsby.
 To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for 1 day between 9.30am and 3.30pm and it is expected that the works will commence on the 8th July 2025.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=144091666
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Roadworks A428 East Haddon Crossroads

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What’s Happening?
What:West Northants Council, working with Kier
Transportation will be carrying out junction
improvement works.
Where: A428 East Haddon and Great Brington
Crossroads

When: Monday 9th – Monday 16th June

11th June-18th June 2025

Times: Working hours 09:00-15:30

Traffic Management: A road closure will be in place
(Shown In Red) for 6 days along with an approved
diversion route (Shown in Blue). Please do not park on
the carriageway during these works. We reserve the
right to relocate any vehicles restricting the works.

Residents: Access required to properties within the
closure will be maintained when safe to do so. Please
speak to and follow the instruction of the on site team
who will assist, however expect delays. For properties
outside the extents of the closure please follow the
diversion route.

Emergency Vehicles: We aim to maintain access for
emergency vehicles when safe to do so.

Pedestrians and Cyclists: Cyclists will be asked to
dismount and walk adjacent to the works.

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Roadworks Watford Road, Long Buckby

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What’s Happening?
What: We will be utilising the JCB Pothole Pro to carry
out carriageway patching.

Where: Watford Road, Long Buckby
When: 16th–20th June
Times: Working hours 09:30-15:00 (Road will be
accessible as normal outside of these hours)

Traffic Management: Road closure with diversion.
Residents: Residents will have access to their properties
at all times, but please allow for extra time.

Emergency Vehicles:We will maintain access for
emergency vehicles.

Pedestrians and Cyclists: Please be assured that we aim
to maintain access for residents/businesses. There may
be short periods where vehicles will be prohibited due to
the repair process. During these times vehicle access
will be restricted. Please allow extra time for your
journeys and consult with the Traffic Management on
site.

Advanced warning signs will be placed in the area
prior to the works starting.

Thank you for your
understanding, patience, and co-operation.

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PROPOSALS FOR A NEW SOLAR FARM ON LAND AT ASHBY ST LEDGERS

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Elgin would like to invite you to an in-person exhibition at Ashby St Ledgers Village
Hall to view and comment on plans for a new solar farm on land between the A361
and Daventry Road near Ashby St Ledgers.

The public exhibition will be held at Ashby St Ledgers Village
Hall, Rugby, CV23 8UN on Tuesday 17 June 2025 between
3pm to 7pm

You can view the plans and provide feedback
on our dedicated project website: https://
ashbystledgers.consultationonline.co.uk/

Please note that the deadline for feedback
is Wednesday 18 June 2025. We will
carefully consider all responses received and
use them to inform the ongoing development
of our proposals.

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Kilsby Village Shop Deliver!

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Kilsby Shop can accept telephone or email orders for same day delivery.
People can also visit the shop to order, and they can deliver to avoid them having to carry heavy shopping home..
They deliver during shop hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm: Sun: 9am-12 noon.
Tel: 07469 255 517
Email: villageshop.kilsby@gmail.com