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West Northamptonshire Council sets out budget for 2023/24

West Northamptonshire Council sets out budget for 2023/24

West Northamptonshire Council have set a balanced budget for the year ahead that will protect essential frontline services whilst addressing significant financial challenges.

At their Full Council meeting in Northampton's Guildhall (Wednesday, 22 February), members approved the final budget proposals, Housing Revenue Account and setting of the Council Tax for 2023/24.

In common with local authorities... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Budget, Council Budget 2023/24, West Northants Council

Councillor Vacancy - Daventry Town Council

Councillor Vacancy - Daventry Town Council

A casual vacancy has occurred for Daventry Town - West Ward

An election will be held if 10 people, who are registered as local government electors within Daventry Town West Ward request the vacancy be filled by election, on or before 13th March 2023. Please click here to download a Request for an Election Form.

If fewer than 10 electors request the position to be decided by an election then the vacancy... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:58 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Vacancy

Councillor Vacancy - Daventry Town Council

Councillor Vacancy - Daventry Town Council

A casual vacancy has occurred for Daventry Town - North Ward

An election will be held if 10 people, who are registered as local government electors within Daventry Town North Ward request the vacancy be filled by election, on or before 9th March 2023. Please click here to download a Request for an Election Form.

If fewer than 10 electors request the position to be decided by an election then the vacancy... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:29 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Vacancy

Daventry Country Park - WNC proposes revised charges

Daventry Country Park - WNC proposes revised charges

Following a six-week public consultation on West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) draft budget for 2023/24, proposed parking charges were reviewed and a revised schedule of charges is being submitted for approval at the WNC Full Council meeting to take place on on 22nd February 2023.

Daventry Town Council considered the previously proposed parking charges for Daventry Country Park and objected to the... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Car Park

February Knit & Crochet Meet Up Information

February Knit & Crochet Meet Up Information

Daventry Town Council's next Knitting and Crochet Meet Up Session will take place on Saturday 25 February 2023.

Whether you've attended previous knit/crochet and natter sessions or not, everyone is welcome to come along for a mindful afternoon of crafting with like-minded enthusiasts.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Saturday 28 January 2023

𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Stay for the whole session, or drop in as... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Crochet, Daventry, Daventry Museum, Knit & Crochet Projects, Knitting, Meet Up Session

Daventry Litterheroes Reassemble for the Great British Spring Clean

Daventry Litterheroes Reassemble for the Great British Spring Clean

Daventry Town Council is relaunching our monthly Community Litter Picks for 2023. As we step into Spring, we are hosting our first community litter pick at the Grange Estate on Saturday, 25 March 2023.

Continuing our ongoing Litter Campaign, we once again extend an open invitation to all residents to give up an hour of their time each month and help us tackle litter hot spots within Daventry Town.

Our... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Daventry, Great British Spring Clean, Keep Britain Tidy, Litter Picks 2023, Litterheroes

Turkey-Syria Earthquake

Turkey-Syria Earthquake

Daventry Town Council is saddened by the devasting earthquakes that have claimed so many lives and left millions homeless.

If you wish to support the aid effort, Daventry Town Council would recommend the following:

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - www.dec.org.uk

The DEC brings together 15 leading UK charities to get aid to those in need in times of crisis and the UK Government will match pound-for-pound,... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:52 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: International

Coronation Weekend Plans Announced

Coronation Weekend Plans Announced

Buckingham Palace has announced further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023.

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, 2023. The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. As previously... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Big Lunch, Coronation, Coronation Weekend, King

Save The Date: First 2023 Knitting & Crochet Meet Up Session

Save The Date: First 2023 Knitting & Crochet Meet Up Session

Daventry Town Council's first Knitting and Crochet Meet Up Session of the year will take place on Saturday 28 January 2023.

Whether you've joined us before at previous knit/crochet and natter sessions or not, everyone is welcome to come along for a mindful afternoon of crafting with like-minded enthusiasts.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Saturday 28 January 2023

𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Stay for the whole... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: 2023, Community, Community Projects, Crochet, Daventry, Knit, Knitting

Report Potholes or a Highway Problem

Report Potholes or a Highway Problem

Potholes within Daventry and West Northamptonshire are the responsibility of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). If you come across a pothole don't assume someone else has reported it or it is being dealt with – please report it.

HOW TO REPORT A PROBLEM: Visit the WNC Fix My Street Website or download the FixMyStreet app.

1. Enter the Northamptonshire postcode, street name or area

2. Locate the... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00 by Daventry Town Council

Tags: Fix My Street, Fix My Street App, Highways, Potholes, Roads

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