Welford Road Closure – 10 April 24 – 28 June 24
Further details of the diversion route can be found on page 2 below:-
Chairman’s Blog – March 2024
The Parish Council hope the following summary will provide a helpful insight into the current issues and projects in the Parish.
Archbishop pays tribute to Boughton’s Rector Stephen Trott
Please watch from 1:33:58
WNC’s draft Local Plan (March 24)
WNC’s draft Local Plan has been published, the relevant documents can be downloaded here: https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=392&MId=1174&Ver=4
The Council will be discussing WNC’s proposal to change the Northampton planning boundary to include Boughton at the next Council meeting on 11 March 2024, 7pm at the Village Hall.
WNC have confirmed “in terms of public consultation on the boundary changes, the Regulation 18 version of the new Local Plan (due for public consultation in April/May) will include the draft criteria for defining the Northampton boundary, but there will not be a suggested boundary shown on the draft policies map at this stage. It is envisaged that the draft boundary line will be included in the Regulation 19 version of the Local Plan/policies map (due for consultation in early 2025).”
If you wish to attend the Council meeting, please let the Parish Clerk know so she can set the room accordingly.
Temporary Road Closure – Brampton Roundabout
Welford Road and Brampton Lane will be closed from Monday 18th March 2o24 for 8 nights 8.30pm to 6.00am.
More details can be found below:-
Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the area
The Neighbourhood police officers will be out and about with the Neighbourhood Beat Bus
Flooding in Boughton Parish
The Parish Clerk has been made aware of reports of flooding in parish, namely properties on Vyse Road which back onto the Obelisk Centre.
In conjunction with Cllr Carolyn Penny, the Parish Clerk has agreed to bring an agenda item on the matter to the next Council meeting on Monday 11 March 2024.
If you experience any flooding, please report it via the WNC webpage http://• https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/emergency-planning/flood-and-water-management
The Clerk would recommend taking photographic evidence (a drone photo, if available, would be very beneficial).
Please also feel free to summarise your report to the Parish Clerk.
Have your say on plans to improve air quality in West Northants
WNC is in the process of developing a Air Quality Action Plan which outlines the steps it will take to work towards improving air quality and reducing air pollution.
People can have their say from Monday 19 February to Sunday 17 March by visiting:- https://westnorthants.citizenspace.com/public-health/have-your-say-on-our-plans-to-improve-air-quality/
More information can be found on the WNC website:
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-plans-improve-air-quality-west-northants
Road Closure Sandy Lane (4 March 2024 to 3 April 2024)
Please note Sandy Lane (between Harlestone Road and A5199 Northampton Road) will be closed 24 hours a day from 4 March 2024 – 3 April 2024.
This is in order to tie-in the North West Relief Road to Sandy Lane. A map of the diversion can be found below:-
Vyse Road closure (12 – 16 February 2024)
Residents will be aware that Vyse Road has been closed since Monday 12 February 2024.
The Parish Clerk was informed that no workmen have been onsite all week which is causing much frustration to residents.
The Clerk contacted Openreach who said it was BT who were carrying out the work. The Clerk spoke with BT who said it is Openreach who are responsible.
As the road is expected to reopen at 4.30pm today, it is hoped this matter will be resolved swiftly.
If the road works are not removed, please make inquiries with Openreach directly over the weekend or contact the Parish Clerk on Monday.
Further details can be found here:
https://one.network/?GB137604891