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
Possible new cricket ground in Moulton
Boughton Parish Council are aware that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has agreed to lease land to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club (NCCC) at New Manor Farm, Moulton.
The Parish Council have no further details and await engagement from WNC and NCCC.
For those unfamiliar with the location, it is roughly indicated as a “red circle” on the map below.
Details of WNC’s meeting in which they discussed the proposal can be found here: 4https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=143&MId=1316&Ver=4
Page 524 of the Agenda report packs shows the potential location site and suggested design.
WNC’s press release can be found here:
Any updates on the matter will be discussed at a public meeting. Meeting agendas are published on the Council website on the first Wednesday of every month. Meetings typically occur on the second Monday of every month.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) February 2024 update
Parishioners may find it helpful to review the Council’s previous CIL updates:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/cil/community-infrastructure-levy-cil-timeline-updates
Following the Parish Council meeting on Monday 12 February 2024, the Council have updated and approved the CIL list of projects (see below).
Next CIL update
The Parish Council’s next meeting is on Monday 11 March 2024 at 7pm. The meeting agenda will be posted by Wednesday 6 March.
The meeting will include a CIL agenda item in which the Council will discuss and review a draft “CIL Application Form”. The Council will also discuss updating the “CIL Allocation Policy” which was previously adopted in December 2022.
CIL Funds / Bids to date
A summary of the CIL funds can be found here:
As previously reported, the Parish Council received a CIL funding request from the Pocket Park Committee to the sum of £96,000. This was declined. At the meeting on 12 February 2024, it was ascertained that the Committee would like to re-submit the bid and clarify that the Council’s previous concerns have been overcome.
The Parish Council think it would be sensible to consider large scale CIL bids in conjunction and will liaise with the local organisations indicated on the CIL list as to possible timescales. Any update/outcome will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting on Monday 11 March 2024.
Buckton Fields Community Centre
Taylor Wimpey hope to build the community centre in Q2 of 2026, as per the planning permission of Buckton Fields. The Parish Council identified various possible upgrades such as (but not limited to) installing solar panels, a solar battery to store energy, bi-folding doors to utilise the outdoor space etc.
As detailed in the minutes of January 2024, Taylor Wimpey have asked for “a contribution of circa £140k from the Parish Council in respect of the Council’s requested upgrades“.
A detailed breakdown of the contribution is yet to be provided, and further discussions are to take place. This is merely an update on the project to date. The Parish Council are governed by stringent financial regulations and all expenditure is decided at public meetings.
As with all CIL projects, once details are finalised a proposal, if any, will be submitted to the Parish Council for review and approval.
Internet issues to Boughton Parish
The Parish Clerk has spoken with OpenReach regarding the damaged equipment. They have advised they will make the equipment safe but ultimately it is for the service provider (e.g. BT, Sky etc) to contact them and request repairs.
BT were unable to discuss the matter with the Parish Clerk as the Parish Council are not an account holder. BT did advise that compensation may be payable but the account holder must notify them of issues on their account.
Unfortunately, the Parish Council are limited in the support they can offer but it is recommended that you contact your service provider to log the issue and claim any relevant compensation available.
Boughton Village Matters Newsletter – February 2024
This newsletter is independent of the Parish Council. Please use the contact details in the newsletter for any queries
Road Closure – Moulton Road 19 – 23 February 2024
Gigaclear, are intending on closing Moulton Road to allow for the safe installation of the broadband network in Pitsford. Traffic will be diverted through Boughton.
Please see further details here:- https://one.network/?tm=137087569&fbclid=IwAR10zlAB5TJgDepfTxuA8KsWdHdkvew6qEh6XvV-WxWss7L1b0pkjAz2wHE