Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting – 23rd April 2025

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Great Addington Parish Council is holding an extraordinary meeting to discuss the planning application which has been submitted to NNC for the Kettering Energy Park development.

There will a summary update on the proposed development as part of the public session of this meeting before the Councillors discuss the application and their response to NNC.

The meeting is open to the public and we encourage residents to attend. The agenda can be found on the below link.

Agenda and Minutes – Great Addington Parish Council

Community Litter Pick – 5th April 2025

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Please see attached poster for further details.

Litter Pick poster 050425

Neighbourhood Development Plan – Examination Arrangements

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Following the appointment of Andrew Ashcroft as the Independent Examiner by North Northants Council for the GAPC Neighbourood plan.

The arrangements have been planned out and have been posted to the Neighbourhood Plan page on our website – link below.

Neighbourhood plan – Great Addington Parish Council

Local Elections – 1st May 2025.

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The 1st May 2025 is when Parish Council elections take place in Northamptonshire, below is the Notice of Elections.

Do I meet the criteria?

To become a Parish Councillor, you must be over 18 years of age, be a British Citizen (or a citizen of the Commonwealth (see local-voting-rights-for-EU-citizens-living-in-the-UK on the ‘Government Publications’ website if you are an EU citizen), not have a criminal record, be bankrupt or be currently employed by the local council. Be registered as a local government elector for the Great Addington Parish (or during the whole of the 12 months preceding May 1st 2025, be registered as an owner or tenant, land or other premises in the Great Addington Parish).

You will need to be a positive person, be willing to work with the other friendly Councillors and Clerk, have a can-do attitude, be computer literate and present your ideas and comments in a constructive attitude.

What’s involved?

You will need to be available to meet once a month and have time to receive and read various correspondence outside of these meetings. Councillors are not paid, but act in this role because they are passionate about the community and must abide by a local government code of conduct. Training to help you in your role is provided.

How long is the role for?

Once elected, parish councillors sit on the council for a maximum of four years. If they want to stay in the post, they can stand for re-election. This does not mean that you have to stay for four years. If you find it’s not for you, or you can no longer meet the commitment, you can stand down at any time.

What do parish councillors do?

Councillors are the voice for Great Addington, meet regularly and make decisions about the direction of the council and the work it does for the community. Great Addington Parish Council’s aim is to ensure the needs of all sections of the community are considered when the council makes decisions.

Dates of what’s coming next.

7th March 2025 – Notice of Election will be published.

2nd April 2025 – Nominations Close 4pm

3rd April 2025 – Statement of Persons Nominated published

23rd April 2025 – Notice of Poll published

1st May 2025 – Polling Day and verification of ballot papers

6th May 2025 – Councillors come into Office

Notice of Election for Parish Councils

North Northants Council Consultations – Your Voice Matters

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Active Communities in Corby

If you’re local to Corby or have an interest in the area, we’d like to hear from you about activity levels and what we can do to support an active lifestyle. Your feedback will help us deliver a Sport England Place Partnership project in Corby.

Have your say
Please visit the Your Voice Matters hub for further information, including how to have your say. You can also view all other consultation and engagement activities.

This survey closes at 23.59 on 30 March 2025.

North Northants Council Consultations – Your Voice Matters

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Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029

Have your say on the draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029 which identities five key areas of focus, with action plans designed to improve the health of local people.

Have your say
Please visit the Your Voice Matters hub for further information, including how to have your say. You can also view all other consultation and engagement activities.

This consultation closes at 23.59 on 13 March 2025.

North Northants Council Consultations – Your Voice Matters

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Housing Strategy 2025-2030

Have your say on the draft Housing Strategy 2025-2030 which brings together the various elements that make up the council’s strategic housing function. It will identify keys housing issues and challenges facing North

Have your say
Please visit the Your Voice Matters hub for further information, including how to have your say. You can also view all other consultation and engagement activities.

This consultation closes at 23.59 on 11 April 2025.

TTRO-2425-N753 Woodford Road, Great Addington

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We have received information from NNC regarding an emergency road closure requested from Anglian Water for Woodford Road, Great Addington. The road will be closed between 19th & 24th December 2024 for repairs to a burst water main. Please find below a plan showing the extent of the closure and the proposed diversion route.

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

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Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan Reg 16 Consultation – Public Consultation

 

North Northamptonshire Council has formally received the Great Addington Parish Neighbourhood Plan, which has been submitted for consultation in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), it includes the following documents:

  • Map identifying the area to which the proposed neighbourhood plan relates
  • Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan
  • Consultation Statement
  • Basic Conditions Statement
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report

These documents are set out below on the Parish Council’s website.

In accordance with Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) North Northamptonshire Council is now publicising the Neighbourhood Plan proposal for a period of eight weeks. Representations are invited from 10 December 2024 to 4 February 2025 (midnight) and can be made via the online form, using the following link, which includes additional information on the public consultation: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/planning-strategies-and-plans/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-planning-activity-north

You can read or download the Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan documents from the table at the below link;

Neighbourhood plan – Great Addington Parish Council.

Vaccination Van

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The vaccinations being offered are Flu and Covid as well as RSV, Pertussis and MMR for anyone that falls into the eligibility criteria.

The link below is for the site with dates and eligibility on. The additional funding has been secured and the mobile service has been extended to the end of January. Dates for January and site locations are still being arranged.

Vaccination sites – North | Integrated Care Northamptonshire

You will need to know or take your NHS number with you – this is available on the NHS app if you are unsure. There are no appointments, it is a walk in service between 10am to 4pm.