Tags: Daventry
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
DTC: Flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day
Daventry Town Council will be flying the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day to remember the sacrifices and courage of those who have served during World Wars One and Two. This will take place at 10.30am on Monday 3rd September 2018 at the Twinning Area in Daventry Town Centre. All are welcome to attend.
Daventry Town Council is one of more than 600 councils across the UK that will be participating in... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:27 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Mayor's Civic Service
This week Daventry's Mayor, Cllr Lynn Jones, welcomed Civic Dignitaries, from across the county, to her Civic Service, at the Holy Cross Church, Daventry, to celebrate her year in office and to promote her fundraising work for her three chosen charities; The Daventry Street Pastors; Daventry Contacts and The Women's Royal Voluntary Force (WRVF).
Hosted by Daventry Town Council, the service was led by... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:55 by Amy Simpson
NEWS: Daventry town residents asked to comment on the Proposed Submission Local Plan Part 2 by DDC
Daventry Town residents are being offered the opportunity to comment on the Proposed Submission Local Plan Part 2 from 13th August to 5th October 2018.
Once adopted, it will set out where new homes could go to meet future housing need, as well as the best locations for new businesses, to create employment opportunities. It will help determine which areas should be protected from development and contains... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:19 by Amy Simpson
Daventry Museum and Daventry Town Council’s events to mark 100 years since the end of WWI
Today, 8th August 2018, marks the 100 day countdown to the ending of World War One. On 8th August 1918, the Battle of Amiens took place, which was the beginning of the Allied offensive and one of the greatest advances that had been seen since the start of the war. Exactly 100 days later, on 11th November 1918, the armistice treaty was signed, signifying the end of the war.
To commemorate the centenary... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:49 by Amy Simpson
