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PCC talks crime and resources with DTC
On Friday 22nd February 2019, Northamptonshire's Police Crime Commissioner (PCC) Stephen Mold attended at Daventry Town Council to talk about police resources and ways to combat crime in Daventry Town.
Members of the council included Chief Officer, Deborah Jewell, Cllr Lynn Jones, Chair of Council, Cllr Mike Arnold, Vice Chair, and Cllr Lynne Taylor, met with PCC Stephen Mold, along with the Town's... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:04 by Amy Simpson
DTC Celebrates World Commonwealth Day
On Monday 11th March 2019 at 10.30am Daventry Town Council will be celebrating World Commonwealth Day by raising the Commonwealth Flag at the Twinning Area in Daventry Town.
World Commonwealth Day is celebrated globally in March every year and this 2019 will see
HM The Queen deliver a Commonwealth Day message, along with Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, who will both highlight the values and principles... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:27 by Amy Simpson
An Interview with: Ted Nicholl
An interview with the Town Council's very own Ted Nicholl.
I joined the Town Council the same year as our current Mayor did, so over six years ago. The decision to become a Councillor happened over dinner one night, when a friend and I were discussing the various issues that the Town was facing. He posed a question to me which was, "Well if you think you can make things better?" It left me thinking,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:00 by Amy Simpson
Enthusiasts celebrate at Daventry’s First Classic Car Show
All roads will be leading to Daventry's The Hollows on Saturday 13th April 2019 as organisers gear up for the first ever Classic Car Show which will be hosted in Daventry Town.
Organised by Daventry's Mayor, Cllr Lynn Jones, in conjunction with Daventry Town Council, spectators can take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and reflect upon the golden days of motoring by viewing the variety of classic cars... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:17 by Amy Simpson
We're hiring!
Daventry Town Council is the first tier of local government and its role is to represent the interests of the community and is responsible for: Allotments, Care and Conservation of the War Memorial, Civic and Mayoral Engagements, Community Grants, Christmas Lights, Daventry Museum, Daventry Town Council Dial-A-Ride, Hanging Baskets, Consultee on Town Planning Matters, Landscaping for both the Twinning... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:19 by Amy Simpson
DTC praise NORSE for their work in Daventry Town
In June 2018, under a 10-year agreement worth £50 million with Daventry District Council, Daventry Norse took over responsibility for waste and recycling collections, litter picking, street sweeping on public roads and paths, maintenance on roadsides, maintenance of council land, hedges, bushes, trees, maintenance of play equipment, clearing fly-tipping and removing graffiti, in Daventry District.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:52 by Amy Simpson
DTC Councillor to take part in The Big Sleep Out 2019
On Friday 1st February 2019, Daventry Town Councillor, Aiden Ramsey, will be taking part in The Big Sleep Out to raise money for the Hope Centre in Northampton; a charity which assists Northamptonshire's poor and homeless.
Hosted by Northampton Mayor, Tony Ansell, this flagship event will see over 250 individuals brave the elements for 12 hours overnight, sleeping under the stars, in Abington Park,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:08 by Amy Simpson
An Interview with: Dawn Branigan
An interview with the Town Council's very own Dawn Branigan.
I have lived in Daventry for just over twenty years, so I am nearly accepted as a native now and I have run my business on the High Street for just over sixteen years in March. For those who don't me, I am a professional photographer by trade, as well as owning the photography shop. I have always loved taking photographs but it wasn't something... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:41 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Town Council requests transfer of Parks, Open Spaces and Market from Daventry District Council
Following on from the discussions pertaining to local government reform, the current position regarding the situation of Northamptonshire is that; Northamptonshire elections will be postponed with councillors continuing their position until May 2020; the seven districts/boroughs will be replaced with two Unitary Councils; and, if confirmed, a Unitary Authority will be in place by April 2020.
With regards... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:27 by Amy Simpson
A Christmas Message from the Mayor of Daventry
Since my inauguration as Mayor in April of this year, I have spent the past eight months getting to know the people of this town a bit better. Daventry continues to be a great place to live, work and visit and I am reminded of that with each new community engagement I attend.
There have been so many wonderful events in Daventry Town, in 2018, and I was very fortunate to have attended most of them. The... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:31 by Amy Simpson
