Boughton Village Matters Newsletter – September 2026
This newsletter is independent of the Parish Council. Please use the contact details in the newsletter for any queries
Dogs in areas subject to a Public Space Protection Order
In acordance with WNC’s Public Space Protection Order, if you have a dog in a public place, you must:
- pick up after your dog straight away
- have something with you to pick up after your dog
- keep dogs out of these places: children’s play areas, schools when open, skateparks, tennis courts, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), and bowling greens
- keep your dog on a lead in these places: cemeteries, burial sites, graveyards, memorial gardens, allotments, car parks, sports grounds (when in use), near the café at Daventry Country Park, Northampton Town Centre, Upton Country Park Phase 2 (between Kislingbury and Upton), and near schools when open
- put your dog on a lead if an Authorised Person asks you to
- walk no more than 4 dogs at a time, unless you are a licensed boarder, breeder, or dog day care provider, then you can walk up to 6 dogs
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/environmental-health/dog-control
Meeting to agree the Lease and Service Level Agreement in respect of the Buckton Fields Community Centre
The Parish Council will meet at the Church Rooms at 7pm on Monday 24th August to consider Leasing the Community Centre to Born to Shine, on the basis the tenants enters into a Service Level Agreement to run the Community Centre.
A copy of the meeting agenda can be found here:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/your-council/agendas-and-minutes
A copy of the Lease will be posted when available.
A copy of the Service Level Agreement can be found below.
Preventing wildfire – advice from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS)
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like to urge the public to consider safe actions when enjoying the countryside and exploring local rural areas. We all can play our part to prevent wildfire from occurring which can have a devastating effect on our wildlife, natural sites and farming land.
If you see a fire:
- If you do see a fire in the countryside/rural areas, dial 999 immediately
- Don’t attempt to fight fires that can’t be put out safely on your own
- Give a map reference if possible, otherwise give a landmark such as a farm or pub to help us locate you
- Estimate the size of the area that’s burning and the colour/amount of smoke you can see
- Describe the type of terrain, whether it is grass, bracken, forest/farm land etc
- Evacuate the area as soon and as safely as possible
A number of safety tips to help you and the community stay safe and protect our lands can be found here: https://www.northantsfire.gov.uk/countrysideandrural/
Brampton Lane closed – 24th – 28th August 26 (09.30-15.30)
West Northamptonshire are intending on carrying out vegetation clearance and survey works on Brampton Lane. To undertake this work safely they will require that the road will be closed for 5 days at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 24th August 2026. The road will also be closed at off peak times on the 11th September to allow the safe undertaking or core samples.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB151734488
UPDATED – Roadworks
Due to factors relating to high temperatures this week, there is a requirement to extend the planned daytime closure of Vyse Road until Friday 14th August. Additionally, surfacing works on Howard Lane will now take place on Friday 14th August, with works on Moulton Lane to be rescheduled.
Wooden posts on Moulton Lane verges
WNC Highways have confirmed the wooden bollards will be installed 450mm off the kerbs, which is the standard clearance for any street furniture, as detailed below. This will take place in August along with the other various roadworks.
Parish Meeting Cancelled
Please note the proposed meeting on 17th August, has been cancelled until further notice.
