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As Parishioners will be aware, representatives from WNC, Kier and Boughton Parish Council have had detailed discussions regarding the various proposed measures.
A summary of the proposals considered can be seen in the detailed “Wish List” (currently revision L – from the last meeting on 19.03.26).
WNC/Kier have also produced a location plan of the items currently under consideration or that have been agreed.
As parishioners will be aware, WNC/Kier recently wrote to home owners and requested they remove unauthorised posts in the Highway verge outside of their property.
WNC/Kier are proposing to install compliant posts (to replace ones previously removed) and implement double yellow lines. If Parishioners do not wish to have these measures installed, then they must email clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk by 20th April 2026 before the work commences.
During Working Group discussions regarding traffic calming, concerns about road safety at the junction of Howard Lane/Moulton Lane junction were noted.
WNC/Kier’s solution was to make the crossing safer for pedestrians by building out the footway (see below). Concerns were raised about the ability of the school busy to safely turn the corner if the junction was made narrower. WNC/Kier have agreed to mark out the area using cones and assess the impact during the school bus route (morning and afternoon).
Whilst it is anticipated that Kier officers will be on site under taking the monitoring, it is essential that parishioners do not move the cones.
Should parishioners wish to provide any comments on this proposed project, then please email clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk by 20th April 2026 (comments recieved after this date cannot be taken into consideration).
The final Working Group meeting took place between representatives of Boughton Parish Council (BPC) and WNC/Kier.
Parishioners previously requested additional speed cushions on Howard Lane. Following further technical assessment, WNC/Kier are able to install two further cushions on Howard Lane (towards Vyse Road) and one on Moulton Lane (towards Moulton). Work will commence in due course.
The following document is a draft and further discussions are taking place between WNC and Boughton Parish Council.
(you can download a copy below for easier reading)
The Parish Council have been made aware of Parishioner’s concerns regarding the 20mph zone, namely the placement of speed cushions and the white road markings.
Unfortunately, the Parish Council do not have the relevant expertise regarding the technical and legislative requirements. With this in mind, the Parish Clerk has asked WNC Highways to respond to the issues raised.
This topic will be raised as an agenda item on Monday 17th November, 7pm at the Village Hall.
The Clerk will post updates to this page, when received.
UPDATE – 20th November 2025:-
The Parish Council would like to provide an interim update from West Northamptonshire Council:-
The implementation of the 20mph zone is known as “Phase 1”, it is expected to complete by 25th November 2025.
WNC/Kier have been working with the Parish Council regarding “Phase 2”. Ongoing discussions are to take place (see below)
15th October – WNC have confirmed:-
Each map has been updated with the relevant dates.
The implementation of the 20mph zone is referred to as “Phase 1”. It is intended that this work should be complete by Friday 7th November 2025 (so not to interfere with the Bonfire event), however this is subject to weather conditions and unforeseen events.
w/c 6 October 2025
From 13 October to 24 October 2025: Phased surfacing works.
Sections of surfacing will take place to facilitate the future installation of the cushions. That will happen in 2 separate stages: remove and rebuild the first (bottom) layer of 150mm to strengthen the base and let it cure for a few days, then rebuild the second and third layers of surfacing i.e. length of 12 m and depth of 120mm. Sacrificial surfacing will be laid between the 2 stages so anyone can have access to the properties in a safe manner until the final surfacing is laid.
From 30 October to 7 November 2025: phased installation of the speed cushions and road markings.
w/c 10 November – Planned completion of the works i.e. Phase 1.
WNC’s objective is to complete the works outside the school during the half term break in October, whilst allworks of phase 1 may be complete by Friday 7th November 2025. If there are any delays, traffic management will be removed to ensure safe access to the village for Bonfire Night on 8th November and will be reinstated on Monday 10th November if necessary.
w/c 24 November 2025: installation of 2 Variable Activated Signs (VAS)
In parallel, KIER will develop the preliminary and detailed design for the supplementary improvements for the implementation of Phase 2. These works will take place from early 2026. Once complete, WNC will resurface Vyse Road, Howard Lane, and Moulton Lane in Spring / Summer 2026.
The Parish Council will prepare an update about what “Phase 2” currently looks like but it is subject to change.