Buckton Fields Community Centre – Volunteers Welcome

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Taylor Wimpey are to build the community centre and have recently told the Parish Council they propose to begin the build shortly, rather than in mid-2026 as previously indicated.

The Parish Council wishes urgently to set up a working group of parishioners to help with the commissioning and eventual management of the new community centre which will be of tremendous benefit to the parish and in particular the residents of Buckton Fields.

Those interested in contributing to the development of the community centre should contact the parish clerk at clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk. Subsequently, you will be invited to the “Volunteer Meeting” in due course.

(the image above, is owned by Taylor Wimpey and is latest proposed design as far as the Parish Council are aware).

Mature Driver’s Roadshow – 27 July 2024

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Northamptonshire Police are hosting a free mature driver’s roadshow

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-Northampton-2024

The event is being held at Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX (https://what3words.com/grit.bunch.busy) with one session starting prompt at 9.00am.

Problems with street lights – who do you contact?

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Below is a map of the street lights that Boughton Parish Council are responsible for. Should anyone notice that a street light is not working, they can contact the Parish Clerk, Ciara Wanstall, and she will contact the contractor directly.

Street-Lighting-Location-MapDownload

Should you have any questions about the street lights or anything else, the Parish Clerk can be contacted by email: clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk or telephone: 07918329763.

A summary of the issues facing Boughton & WNC’s Local Plan

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  • The Parish Council’s letter summarises the position:-

https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/news/letter-to-parishioners-re-wncs-local-plan-and-its-impact-on-boughton-village

  • The Parish Council have responded to WNC about the Local Plan consultation via letter, see here:

LTR to WNC (local plan) SENT

 

  • The Parish Council have responded to WNC about the proposed Northampton Planning Boundary Change via letter, see here:

LTR to WNC (northampton boundary) SENT

How do Parishioner’s respond?

Residents of West Northamptonshire are asked to complete WNC’s online questionnaire. Alternative methods of contact are listed on WNC’s page (see below).

https://westnorthants.citizenspace.com/planning/west-northamptonshires-local-plan-reg18/

  • Some residents have found the process complicated, so the Parish Council have compiled step by step instructions on how the Parish Council would respond to the questions

https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/wnc-local-plan/bpcs-step-by-step-instructions-on-responding-to-wncs-local-plan-consultation

Letter to Parishioners – re WNC’s Local Plan and its impact on Boughton Village

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Please note Boughton is currently defined as a “secondary service village”. Only the streets listed on the letter form part of the “village boundary”. The remainder of the Parish falls outside of the current definition.

Letter to Parishioners (village) 22.05.24

Traffic Calming Update (May 2024)

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For an overview please see:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/traffic-calming/traffic-calming-february-2024

For the last update please see:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/traffic-calming/traffic-calming-update-march-2024

WNC’s project manager for the NWRR has recently changed. This has inevitably caused some delay in receiving updates. The latest update from the WNC project manager is as follows:-

“I have had to seek further guidance from colleagues whilst other teams are liaising with Persimmon. Hence I may not be able to share any updates until early Summer as I need to collate clear information before answering your questions. In advance, many thanks for your understanding.”

The Parish Clerk awaits an update on the following questions:-

Q1. Please can you clarify what would happen if planning conditions were not met by WNC or the developer? Is it possible for the road to open without the planning condition being discharged? Other than a planning condition, are there any contractual obligations to fulfil the delivery of the road? Are there any legal penalties etc.

Q2. Is there any update on when the reconvened meeting with Ward Councillors will be?

Q3. There is reference to another option being considered, is there any further information on this for parishioners? What stage is the option currently at? Has traffic modelling been commissioned?

Q4. Please can you clarify why the previous traffic modelling was discussed with Boughton first and now the approach is to discuss the new traffic modelling with Ward Councillors first? If the Ward Councillors support the new proposal but Boughton parishioners don’t, where does this leave us? Whilst timescales may be very vague at this stage, if parishioners could at least understand the process / project milestone it would really help.

Q5. The Northampton Chronicle reported on 18 April that Persimmon have confirmed “it is our ambition to begin construction on this section of the road in Summer 2024….the estimated completion date with this in mind would be February/ March 2025” Is this WNC’s understanding?

Chairman’s Blog – May 2024

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Below is a summary written by the Chairman of the Parish Council

May 2024

Extra-Ordinary Meeting CANCELLED – 30th April 2024

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The Parish Council had arranged to hold an extra-ordinary meeting on Tuesday 30th April at 6.30pm to discuss the proposed change to the Northampton Planning Boundary with WNC officers.

Unfortunately, due to illness WNC officers have given their apologies for the meeting.

With this in mind, the Parish Council have cancelled the extra-ordinary meeting.

The agenda items will now be discussed at the next meeting on 13 May (meeting agenda to follow).

Q&A’s regarding WNC’s proposed change to Northampton’s planning boundary

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Below is a summary of questions previously received. It has been updated to reflect that WNC have now launched their consultation on the draft Local Plan.

Q&A (Northampton Boundary Change) - April 24

The Parish Council are holding an extra-ordinary meeting on Tuesday 30th April, 6.30pm, at the Church Rooms, to discuss the proposed change to the Northampton planning boundary. WNC officers will be attending to answer the Parish Council’s questions.

The meeting agenda will be published shortly but anyone wanting to attend the meeting MUST let the Parish Clerk know. The venue has a limited seating capacity. 

Please email: clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk