Notice of Vacancy in office of Councillor

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Notice of Vacancy in office of Councillor

Great Addington Parish Council

Notice is hereby given

that due to the resignation of Councillor Dave Cole, a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for Great Addington Parish Council.

If by Wednesday 29 May 2024 (14 days after the date of this notice excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, North Northamptonshire Council, Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, Northants, NN15 7QX by TEN electors for the Parish an election will be held to fill the vacancy. If no such request is received the Parish Council may fill the vacancy by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place no later than Thursday 2 August 2024.

 

Adele Wylie

Proper Officer

 

Dated: Thursday 9 May 2024

Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24

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Great Addington Parish Council has recently completed its Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the 2023-2024 year.

Members of the public have the right to review our accounting documents.  For a full notice of your rights and to see the AGAR documents, please see the Accounts and Governance section of our website and select the AGAR page for 2023-2024. Accounts and Governance

Great Addington Annual Parish Meeting

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 To electors of Great Addington and members of the public

You are hereby invited to the Great Addington Annual Parish Meeting to be held in The Memorial Hall, Woodford Road, Great Addington, on Wednesday 8 May 2024 from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm to discuss village issues.

 

Mike Scott

Cllr Mike Scott, (Great Addington Parish Council Chairman)

AGENDA

  1. Welcome by the Chairman
  2. Apologies for absence
  3. Chairman’s report for 2023/24
  4. Report(s) of Local Authority representative(s)
  5. Reports of Addington’s organisations
  6. Village issues – Kettering Energy Park update

Kevin Binley will be coming along to give an update about the development plans for Kettering Energy Park.

There is a new draft masterplan out for consultation, but there is still concern about the potential impact on the village, especially in terms of increased traffic.

You can hear about the revised plan and find out how you can have your say in the new consultation which runs until 15th May 2024.

 

Elaine Scott (Clerk/RFO to the Council)

Tel: 07989 493289

clerk@greataddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

www.greataddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

IMPORTANT – have your say once again on the Kettering Energy Park revised draft masterplan document

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A consultation has opened on revised proposals for an energy park to the east of Burton Latimer.

In April 2023, a consultation asked for views on an initial draft masterplan for Kettering Energy Park which outlined a vision for the site at Burton Wold and how it could be developed. Comments and feedback have now been considered and a revised masterplan is now out for consultation.

The new masterplan is currently subject to a six-week public consultation which runs up until Wednesday 15 May. The masterplan and a feedback form can be found on the Kettering Energy Park website.

Please note: if you gave comments and feedback relating to the original masterplan, they no longer apply.  You need to look at the revised masterplan and respond.  If you have any comments to make, please go to the site and give your feedback.

Discover Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Family History Society team up for Heritage Fair

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Discover Northamptonshire are working in partnership with the Northamptonshire Family History Society, with support from Wicksteed Park to hold a Heritage Fair on Sunday 28 April at Wicksteed Park.

History, heritage, and visitor attractions will be celebrated as part of the Heritage Fair. The event will be officially opened at 11am by Councillor Barbara Jenney, Chairman of North Northamptonshire Council. Mr Oliver Wicksteed and wife will also be in attendance.

On the day nearly 45 groups, societies and visitor attractions will be showcasing a different aspect of Northamptonshire’s history and heritage.

They include Naseby Battlefield Project, Northants Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, Deene Park (the home of the Brudenell family since 1514) and the 384th Bombardment Group Museum.

Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service staff will be offering advice on how to do historical research, what documents the archive has and how to look after your own precious heirlooms.

Kettering Civic Society promotes cultural community events in the town and has produced a series of magazines on the town’s heritage.

St Mary’s School in Kettering is promoting the 125-year history of the school and want to gather the living history of those who have been part of the school over the years. If you have connections with the school or even better, photographs or memories of your time there, do come along and share them.

Wicksteed Park will be showcasing their year-round heritage and community programmes as well as a handling table for children of items from their archives.

Northamptonshire Family History Society will have a range of publications available and volunteers on hand to offer advice for anyone researching their family history. They are an active group who hold monthly meetings in Northampton, Kettering and online. Come and see what they have to offer.

The event will also show the richness of the natural heritage of the county with the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants promoting their great work in caring for nature and offering volunteering opportunities alongside Northamptonshire Beekeepers Association and Nene Valley Bat Group. Stanwick Lakes will also be there – you can catch up with the amazing projects they are currently working on and find out about why it is a great place to visit.

Other exhibitors include Chester House Estate with its 10,000 years of human activity and the Archaeological Resource (ARC) Centre which is based there. The ARC holds archaeological objects that cover the whole breadth of human occupation within Northamptonshire.

The team at Discover Northamptonshire will also be on hand to help with days out inspiration and itinerary planning including ideas for local walks, cycle routes, places to eat and much more.

To see a full list of exhibitors, please visit the Northamptonshire Family History Society website.

Wellbeing Fair – Saturday 18th May, from 10.30 -12.00 in the Memorial Hall

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Wellbeing Fair – Saturday 18th May, from 10.30 -12.00 in the Memorial Hall

Wellbeing is about feeling good and functioning well; it’s a combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. We all want to feel well, so come along to our Wellbeing Fair to find out how!

There will be ‘stalls’ from local groups and organisations such as U3A, fitness instructors, the Police Community Officer, the artisans’ group, a hypnotherapist, the horticultural society, Age UK, All Saints Church and other local groups.

And there will be free coffee and cake galore, plus the usual chance to catch up with friends and neighbours!  All are welcome so come along!

Northamptonshire Week of Food and Drink 2024

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Northamptonshire Surprise and Made In Northamptonshire are running a Northamptonshire Week of Food and Drink 2024 from 1st to 9th June 2024, sponsored by Wilson Browne.

If you are involved in an event that includes food and drink during that week, for example a Farmers’ Market, or a Fete,   and would like to  include it in the https://northamptonshiresurprise.com website and campaign (all marketing directing to a single web page accessed through a QR code) please contact Kate on info@northamptonshiresurprise.com and share details.  They would love to showcase as many events as possible. Kate can also help with any questions you may have.

Kettering Energy Park Masterplan

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In April 2023 North Northamptonshire Council promoted First Renewable Developments’ public consultation on the draft Kettering Energy Park Masterplan. Following local community and stakeholder feedback, an amended Masterplan is ready for review and feedback. There is also an opportunity to attend a public exhibition on Saturday 20 April 2024.

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 midnight, 15 May 2024.

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG 2) – Are you eligible for a grant?

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HUG2 is a Government grant scheme that funds energy-saving upgrades for residents with off-grid gas heating systems who are most likely to be impacted by the high cost of energy bills – funding is open to private tenants, landlords and home-owners.

This could help you to use less energy, reduce your carbon footprint and spend less on your energy bills.

Eligibility

Grants are open to home-owners and private tenants who meet all 3 criteria:

  1. Homes not heated by mains gas (oil, coal, LPG or only electric heating)
  2. Households with a combined annual income of less than £31,000 (this will increase to £36,000 on 2 April 2024) or receiving certain income-related means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit or you live in an Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) area
  3. Hard to heat homes – this is based on your home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). You will be helped with this part of the assessment and receive a free EPC assessment if you don’t have one already

Landlords (who have four or fewer properties) will be able to apply but will need to contribute at least one third of the cost of the upgrades in addition to the funding provided. This will be agreed before work begins.

To find out more and to apply visit: https://hugapply.co.uk/

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Voter ID for the election of a new Police Fire and Crime Commissioner

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The election of a new Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire takes place on Thursday 2 May 2024.  This is the first countywide election where voters will be required to show photo identification when voting at a polling station.  You can use a passport, photo driving licence and certain other forms of ID (see The Electoral Commission for full details).

If a voter does not have any of the acceptable forms of Voter ID they can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate (VAC).  The deadline to apply for a VAC for the elections on 2 May is 1700 on Wednesday 24 April 2024 (you can do this via the Electoral Commission link above).  Please tell family, friends and neighbours about Voter ID.