The County Council has carried out a review of the usage of Pay and Display parking bays within key areas of Northampton town centre and the charges associated with them.

The purpose of this review is to maximise the benefits of on-street parking in the town centre by introducing a higher rate tariff for parking at the busiest and most popular locations (similar to Milton Keynes). In addition, the authority... Read More »

Rothwell Town Council were advised at their Town Council meeting last night of an update from Kettering Borough Council on the Rothwell North Development:

Agreement is being sought on the connection of a haul road into the development with the A6. Persimmon have come up with a plan, which needs NCC to agree it from a highway safety point of view, and in relation to protecting a nearby wildlife area.... Read More »

At the Town Council meeting last night, Council agreed the following:

• The Town Council agree that there is an international and national climate emergency as defined and agreed by many august bodies
• The Council will appoint a sub-committee of Councillors to explore the ways that Rothwell Town Council may take effective steps to achieve the aim of making Rothwell the "greenest town in Northamptonshire".... Read More »

Notice of Conclusion of Audit for the year ended 31 March 2019

An incident of attempt
theft from motor vehicle has been reported on 09/08/2019@20.00-10/08/2019@09.30

The incident took place at Market Square, Market Hill.

Did you see anyone loitering around in the area?

Please do not hesitate to call 101 (or 999 if a crime is in progress).

Crime Number: 19000422601

If you have seen or heard anything that you feel may be helpful or may aid us
in our investigation, please... Read More »

Help us understand the impact of cybercrime and be in with a chance to win £50 worth of M&S vouchers

Neighbourhood Watch has today launched a landmark new survey to understand the impact of cybercrime on communities across England and Wales.

Traditionally Neighbourhood Watch has been focused on keeping people safe in the places they live but with the advent of new technology, it's clear people... Read More »

An ambition to recruit more than 200 police officers by 2021 has started with a major new recruitment campaign.

In April, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold and Chief Constable Nick Adderley, announced the Force would be recruiting more than 200 new police officers over the next two years, taking the numbers above 1300 for the first time since 2010.

To increase applications and help bolster... Read More »

With heavy rain and strong winds forecasted today, (Friday, August 9) and into Saturday (August 10), Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) has issued the following advice for driving in bad weather.

• Stopping distances will be at least double in wet weather as your tyres will have less grip on the road, so leave more space between you and the vehicle in front.
• Reduce speed and be... Read More »

A Theft of Motor Vehicle
has been reported in the last 24 hours.

The incident took place at Moorfield Road

Did you see anyone loitering around in the area?

Please do not hesitate to call 101 (or 999 if a crime is in progress).

Crime Reference No: 19000418834

If you have seen or heard anything that you feel may be helpful or may aid us
in our investigation, please contact the main enquiry number (101) and... Read More »

The disabled bays in Rothwell are currently being patrolled by traffic wardens. As at 3 August 2019 four tickets had been issued. The owners of the vehicles will receive a letter from the police, no tickets are fixed to the windscreen.