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Daventry Town Ranger is set to cycle up a storm
Sean Croke, DTC Ranger, commenced the position in May 2018 and has, so far, made a lasting impression on the residents and businesses of Daventry town.
DTC, in partnership with New Age Training and Recruitment, have purchased an electric bike from Daventry business Leisure Lakes, which will assist the DTC Ranger in attending reported incidents quickly and efficiently, rather than on foot.
DTC Ranger... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:50 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: DDC unveil plans for new cinema development in Daventry Town
Daventry District Council (DDC) has, this week, unveiled plans to build a new cinema with restaurants in Daventry Town centre by 2020.
DDC have advised that they will be progressing the new Mulberry Place cinema development on land north of High Street and are inviting residents to have their say on the proposals during a public consultation later this month.
Willmott Dixon have been working alongside... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:39 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: NCC’s consultation on the relocation of Daventry Town Library
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) wants to know the views of Daventry town residents regarding the proposed relocation from the current library building, to the Abbey Advice and Resource Centre (The Abbey Centre).
Daventry Library currently occupies a former school building in the town centre which is owned by Daventry District Council (DDC).
DDC have advised that the current site is in a poor condition... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:53 by Amy Simpson
DTC Fireworks Display set to be an ocular spectacular
Daventry Town Council will again be holding their fantastic fireworks display in Daventry town on Saturday 3rd November 2018 for the eighth consecutive year.
Crowds from the town and the district will flock to the Parker E-Act school to watch the beautiful display organised by the Town Council. The display itself is orchestrated by local award-winning fireworks company MLE Pyrotechnics, who have confirmed... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:06 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: Community Governance Review
On Monday 17th September 2018, Daventry District Council (DDC) launched a consultation in respect of its Community Governance Review. This is the process that allows Councils to make changes to parishes, such as boundaries and the number of councillors.
Daventry Town Council has requested the following changes to be made to the town:-
- DTC has requested that consideration be given to changing its boundaries... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:05 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: Traveller encampment on Country Park
Daventry Town Council is aware of the recent encampment of travellers on the Country Park.
The relevant authorities and the landowner have been informed and the lawful procedures have been put in place.
Daventry Town Council has no power or jurisdiction to expedite the removal of the travellers from the site but are currently working with other stakeholders to resolve this recurring issue.
DTC appreciates... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:32 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Town Council responds to latest planning applications
At its meeting on Wednesday 5th September, members of Daventry Town Council planning committee reviewed eight applications.
Please see below for details of the Council's reponses to the major applications received for comment:
The Grange DA/2018/0701 for a Demolition of existing care home. Construction of 33 dwellings.
No representations were received from residents, therefore members of the committee... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:52 by Amy Simpson
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with Daventry Museum
Celebrate Heritage Open Days and do something new! All events listed here are free!
Daventry Holy Cross Church – Ride & Stride
Saturday 8th September – 10.00 – 16.00
Church Walk, Daventry, NN11 4BL
Visit Daventry Holy Cross Church and support Northamptonshire's beautiful churches by taking part in a sponsored bike ride or walk, supported by The National Churches Trust and in partnership... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:01 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: Landlords urged to take heed of important law changes
From 1st October 2018, changes to regulations for licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupations (HMOs) will mean that all HMOs occupied by five, or more, people forming two, or more, households (where facilities are shared) will require a mandatory HMO license.
HMOS were previously classed as building of three or more storeys, housing five or more people, from two or more households (they belong to different... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:30 by Amy Simpson
Food Festival returns to Daventry Town
On Saturday 22nd September 2018, Daventry town centre will be filled with the delicious aroma of over 30 food and drink vendors offering a delectable range of local, national and international home-baked and locally sourced food and drink.
Daventry Food Festival will be located in Daventry town's historic High Street and beautifully preserved Sheaf Street from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 22nd September... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:18 by Amy Simpson
