News Archive 2015
Urgent - spread the word! (17-12-2015)
Ashfield Land are in consultation and approaching the Secretary of State to obtain approval to build a rail freight terminal (an “Inland Port”) between Blisworth and Milton Malsor. It will cover 600-700 acres of land and be the end of our rural community.
There are actions we can take to have our voice heard. Keep an eye and ear open for post from the Parish Council, this website, Milton Malsor Village Facebook Group and look at South Northamptonshire Council and Google for further information.
We have limited time to respond to the first consultation - by 11th January. Ashfield say they will consult with parishes in the area, particularly Milton Malsor and Blisworth. However, this may not be until April/Easter time.
More details can be found in the document DIRFT III Expansion 2012 which identifies and assesses sites that have characteristics suitable to accomodate development of the Rail Freight Interchange. There is also further information and useful links in this letter from the Planning Inspectorate.
Ashfield Land are in consultation and approaching the Secretary of State to obtain approval to build a rail freight terminal (an “Inland Port”) between Blisworth and Milton Malsor. It will cover 600-700 acres of land and be the end of our rural community.
There are actions we can take to have our voice heard. Keep an eye and ear open for post from the Parish Council, this website, Milton Malsor Village Facebook Group and look at South Northamptonshire Council and Google for further information.
We have limited time to respond to the first consultation - by 11th January. Ashfield say they will consult with parishes in the area, particularly Milton Malsor and Blisworth. However, this may not be until April/Easter time.
More details can be found in the document DIRFT III Expansion 2012 which identifies and assesses sites that have characteristics suitable to accomodate development of the Rail Freight Interchange. There is also further information and useful links in this letter from the Planning Inspectorate.
Don’t forget your licence for those festive events (7-12-2015)
Those organising festive celebrations are reminded they must obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or risk having their event cancelled.
Landlords and owners of licensed premises who wish to extend their opening hours, and members of the public organising events which include entertainment or sell alcohol, must apply to South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) for a TEN.
Standard TENs must be submitted at least ten working days before the event; or alternatively Late TENs can be accepted five working days before the event.
Deadlines (Late TENs) for the major festive dates are:
A TEN is a legal requirement for events with less than 500 people that can last up to 168 hours seven days). It is needed at any event; where alcohol is sold, there are indoor sporting events, music is played, films; plays; dancing or entertainment (excluding carol or religious services), and boxing or wrestling.
Councillor Dermot Bambridge, portfolio holder for environmental services, said: “The festive season will soon be upon us and I urge anyone organising an event to check to see if they need a TEN and if they do to send in their application as soon as possible. If you are not sure if you need a licence, or need help with the application then please contact our Licensing Team and they will be happy to help.”
Application forms can be filled in online at www.gov.uk/temporary-events-notice , or obtained from the Licensing Team by email [email protected] or by phone 01327 322278.
Those organising festive celebrations are reminded they must obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or risk having their event cancelled.
Landlords and owners of licensed premises who wish to extend their opening hours, and members of the public organising events which include entertainment or sell alcohol, must apply to South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) for a TEN.
Standard TENs must be submitted at least ten working days before the event; or alternatively Late TENs can be accepted five working days before the event.
Deadlines (Late TENs) for the major festive dates are:
- Wednesday, 16 December for Christmas Eve
- Thursday, 17 December for Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Monday, 21 December for New Year’s Eve
- Tuesday, 22 December for New Year’s Day
A TEN is a legal requirement for events with less than 500 people that can last up to 168 hours seven days). It is needed at any event; where alcohol is sold, there are indoor sporting events, music is played, films; plays; dancing or entertainment (excluding carol or religious services), and boxing or wrestling.
Councillor Dermot Bambridge, portfolio holder for environmental services, said: “The festive season will soon be upon us and I urge anyone organising an event to check to see if they need a TEN and if they do to send in their application as soon as possible. If you are not sure if you need a licence, or need help with the application then please contact our Licensing Team and they will be happy to help.”
Application forms can be filled in online at www.gov.uk/temporary-events-notice , or obtained from the Licensing Team by email [email protected] or by phone 01327 322278.
Christmas bin collections (1-12-2015)
Residents are advised to make note of changes to South Northamptonshire Council’s (SNC) bin collections over the festive period.
Collections due on Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December will be brought forward to Monday, 21 December. Collections due on New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2016, will be brought forward to Monday 28 December.
All green garden waste bins will be suspended for two weeks, over the public holidays. However in the New Year, residents can put their real Christmas trees out for collection next to the green bin. Making sure they have no decorations on, and are cut in half if bigger than the bin.
Councillor Dermot Bambridge, SNC’s portfolio holder for environmental services said: “The collections in the New Year tend to be the largest of the year and delaying those collections due on the public holidays would have just added to the already high work load and may have impacted the quality of the service. Bringing them forward clears residents waste before the festive period and steadies the busy schedule for waste collections. We also find that gardeners give themselves a break to enjoy the festive period, so there’s little need for the green bin collections.”
The bin collection calendar will once again be included in the winter edition of SNC Review, the Council’s quarterly magazine to residents which is currently being delivered to every home in the district.
Alternatively, you can view the new calendar on the SNC web site.
You can also find on the SNC web site information on how to maximise your recycling.
Residents are advised to make note of changes to South Northamptonshire Council’s (SNC) bin collections over the festive period.
Collections due on Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December will be brought forward to Monday, 21 December. Collections due on New Year’s Day, Friday, 1 January 2016, will be brought forward to Monday 28 December.
All green garden waste bins will be suspended for two weeks, over the public holidays. However in the New Year, residents can put their real Christmas trees out for collection next to the green bin. Making sure they have no decorations on, and are cut in half if bigger than the bin.
Councillor Dermot Bambridge, SNC’s portfolio holder for environmental services said: “The collections in the New Year tend to be the largest of the year and delaying those collections due on the public holidays would have just added to the already high work load and may have impacted the quality of the service. Bringing them forward clears residents waste before the festive period and steadies the busy schedule for waste collections. We also find that gardeners give themselves a break to enjoy the festive period, so there’s little need for the green bin collections.”
The bin collection calendar will once again be included in the winter edition of SNC Review, the Council’s quarterly magazine to residents which is currently being delivered to every home in the district.
Alternatively, you can view the new calendar on the SNC web site.
You can also find on the SNC web site information on how to maximise your recycling.
Howdens withdraw development proposal (8-6-2015)
Howdens issued a Press Release on 4th June 2015 in which they announced their withdrawal from the M1 Junction 15 planning application.
Howdens issued a Press Release on 4th June 2015 in which they announced their withdrawal from the M1 Junction 15 planning application.
Collection of small electrical items (19-3-2015)
South Northants Council (SNC) has introduced an easier way to recycle electrical products. From the next blue bin collection unwanted electrical items will be collected from the kerbside alongside the rest of your recycling. Any small household electrical item is suitable, as long as it fits into a carrier bag.
To get residents started, a one-off plastic bag will be delivered alongside the spring edition of SNC Review which is delivered to every home. Afterwards, residents can use any standard carrier bag for future electrical items. All residents have to do is put their broken, old or unwanted electrical items in a bag and place it on top of their blue bin lid on recycling week. The items will be collected by the regular collection crew and placed in separate containers on the side of the vehicles. The electrical items will be taken to a special facility where they will be safely dismantled and recycled.
Electrical items contain precious metals like gold and silver as well as heavy metals and other toxins and recycling them stops harmful substances getting in to the soil. Residents are also reminded they can recycle household batteries by putting them in a small plastic bag and placing it on top of the blue bin lid during recycling week. Large electrical items can be collected by the bulky waste collection service for a cost of £30 per collection and can be booked by calling 01327 322344. Alternatively you can take them to a household waste recycling centre.
South Northants Council (SNC) has introduced an easier way to recycle electrical products. From the next blue bin collection unwanted electrical items will be collected from the kerbside alongside the rest of your recycling. Any small household electrical item is suitable, as long as it fits into a carrier bag.
To get residents started, a one-off plastic bag will be delivered alongside the spring edition of SNC Review which is delivered to every home. Afterwards, residents can use any standard carrier bag for future electrical items. All residents have to do is put their broken, old or unwanted electrical items in a bag and place it on top of their blue bin lid on recycling week. The items will be collected by the regular collection crew and placed in separate containers on the side of the vehicles. The electrical items will be taken to a special facility where they will be safely dismantled and recycled.
Electrical items contain precious metals like gold and silver as well as heavy metals and other toxins and recycling them stops harmful substances getting in to the soil. Residents are also reminded they can recycle household batteries by putting them in a small plastic bag and placing it on top of the blue bin lid during recycling week. Large electrical items can be collected by the bulky waste collection service for a cost of £30 per collection and can be booked by calling 01327 322344. Alternatively you can take them to a household waste recycling centre.
- Electrical goods are the fastest growing items in the UK, growing by 5% each year
- The UK’s the amount of electrical waste created in one year would fill the new Wembley Stadium six times
- Each year the UK produces over 1.2 million tonnes of electrical waste
- A UK citizen will create 3.3 tonnes of waste electricals in their lifetime
- Two million TV sets are discarded every year - most end up in landfill
- 15 million mobile phones are upgraded in the UK each year, laid from end-to-end they would reach from John O’Groats to Land
- Over six million electrical items are thrown away every year in the UK. Half of them are still working or could easily be repaired
- Currently 75% of waste electricals end up in landfill
Recycling Centre opening hours (5-2-2015)
Opening times of all Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed from 1 February; for details please refer to the County Council’s information sheet. In particular, the site in Towcester is closed on Tuesdays and Wenesdays, and the Sixfields site is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Opening hours are changed to 10am to 6pm all year.
Opening times of all Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed from 1 February; for details please refer to the County Council’s information sheet. In particular, the site in Towcester is closed on Tuesdays and Wenesdays, and the Sixfields site is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Opening hours are changed to 10am to 6pm all year.
Paying council tax does not automatically register you to vote (29-1-2015)
Residents who move house are being reminded that registering for council tax does not automatically register them on the electoral roll. South Northamptonshire Council and Cherwell District Council are urging anyone who has recently moved or who is planning to move prior to this year’s May elections to ensure they register to vote before the 20 April deadline.
Although it is not a legal requirement for people to vote, it is a legal requirement to submit details for the register and failure to do so may result in a £1,000 fine.
Sue Smith, electoral registration officer, said: “The electoral register is about more than providing people with a right to vote. It is used for jury service selection and to perform credit checks for things such as mortgage, mobile phone and credit card applications and if details are not up to date, it could affect people’s credit ratings.”
“It is a common misconception that registering for council tax means people are registered to vote but that is not the case. People will need to submit their details specifically for the register either online or over the phone. Those who have moved into a new build house may find their address is not yet recognised online but by contacting us we can help resolve the situation which means they won’t miss out on their chance to vote.”
Following last year’s elections the Government rolled out a new voter registration system, known as Individual Electoral Registration (IER) which will use information held by the Department of Work and Pensions to validate voter applications and cut down on electoral fraud.
This year, depending on where people live, they could be entitled to take part in up to three elections. All eligible voters will be entitled to take part in the general election to elect their MP. In many areas, district council seats will be also be up for election. Furthermore, elections will also take place for some town and parish councils.
To register to vote visit www.gov.uk/registertovote. Alternatively for assistance or to request a form in the post to register a new build address call Cherwell District Council on 01295 227005 or South Northamptonshire Council on 01327 322128.
Residents who move house are being reminded that registering for council tax does not automatically register them on the electoral roll. South Northamptonshire Council and Cherwell District Council are urging anyone who has recently moved or who is planning to move prior to this year’s May elections to ensure they register to vote before the 20 April deadline.
Although it is not a legal requirement for people to vote, it is a legal requirement to submit details for the register and failure to do so may result in a £1,000 fine.
Sue Smith, electoral registration officer, said: “The electoral register is about more than providing people with a right to vote. It is used for jury service selection and to perform credit checks for things such as mortgage, mobile phone and credit card applications and if details are not up to date, it could affect people’s credit ratings.”
“It is a common misconception that registering for council tax means people are registered to vote but that is not the case. People will need to submit their details specifically for the register either online or over the phone. Those who have moved into a new build house may find their address is not yet recognised online but by contacting us we can help resolve the situation which means they won’t miss out on their chance to vote.”
Following last year’s elections the Government rolled out a new voter registration system, known as Individual Electoral Registration (IER) which will use information held by the Department of Work and Pensions to validate voter applications and cut down on electoral fraud.
This year, depending on where people live, they could be entitled to take part in up to three elections. All eligible voters will be entitled to take part in the general election to elect their MP. In many areas, district council seats will be also be up for election. Furthermore, elections will also take place for some town and parish councils.
To register to vote visit www.gov.uk/registertovote. Alternatively for assistance or to request a form in the post to register a new build address call Cherwell District Council on 01295 227005 or South Northamptonshire Council on 01327 322128.