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Please see below the link to the latest update, from Jason Smithers, the leader of the council.

Leader’s Update – Issue 82 – 6 September 2024

Message below received from NNC

 

Kier Transportation working in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council are writing to inform you of an incident that occurred on Ditchford Bridge, Ditchford Lane, Rushden. This has resulted in an emergency road closure at this location. A fully signed diversion will be in place as soon as possible.

On 14^th August 2024, a vehicle accidently hit and subsequently removed 6 meters of the masonry parapet on Ditchford Bridge. Due to this incident the bridge is not safe for highway users because of the now exposed drop to the embankment and river below. We are looking to see if the bridge can be safely reopened by installing protection measures where damaged has occurred, but until it has been fully assessed, the bridge will remain closed.  The bridge is a Scheduled Monument, which means we need to gain consent from Historic England before carrying out any work, including temporary measures. We have already engaged with Historic England, however, this process can take a significant amount of time to resolve.

Please allow enough time for your journeys, and we will update you in the coming days with further information.

Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)?  Live in Northamptonshire?  Rely on being able to drive?  This FREE roadshow is for you!

Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.

Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.

This Mature Drivers Roadshow is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving. There will be a short talk and then plenty of time to meet informally with our many stand holders. Free advice will be available on car adaptions, eyesight, how your prescription medications may affect you, and much more.

There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.

Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer.

Book your Free tickets via Universe:  https://www.universe.com/mature-drivers-daventry-2024

The event is being held at The Icon Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry NN11 0QB  https://what3words.com/reduce.stealthier.handbags) with two sessions, 9.30am and 1.00pm

Burial Reservation Policy

 

NNC operates 13 cemeteries across North Northamptonshire. Space is being used up and the way reserved plots are managed is inconsistent across our geographical areas, impacting our ability to manage the space. We are seeking your views on a proposed draft Burial Reservation Policy which will help us manage cemeteries and introduces a consistent approach, including a proposed fee structure.

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, 4 September 2024.