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Northants CALC wellbeing survey
Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils (Northants CALC) is working with your council to explore ways to improve the health and wellbeing offer in your area.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below to give your ideas and feedback.
Closing date is 31st May.
Posted: Thu, 9 May 2024
Help Thrapston become a Fairtrade town
Fairtrade works with farmers and workers in developing countries so they can improve their living standards, invest in their communities and protect our shared environment. Fairtrade works to pay fair prices and uphold fair production standards and practices.
A vibrant Fairtrade town brings together a cross section of the community and unites them in supporting ethical shopping and buying, taking action...
Posted: Thu, 8 Feb 2024
Clover Drive Play Area Opens
The brand new Clover Drive play area was opened on Thursday 11th January, with the ribbon being cut by Thrapston Town Mayor, Craig Wilcox.
Families and young children from the town were invited to attend and they received a goodie bag from the play equipment suppliers, Kompan.
Mayor Craig Wilcox said: "We're very excited to be able to welcome children to this new facility within the town. The play equipment...
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2024
New play area in progress in Clover Drive
The new play area in Clover Drive is starting to take shape, with a proposed opening date of before Christmas.
Thanks to a £50,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, this brand new facility will have equipment that is suitable for children aged between 4 and 11 years old. It also includes new flooring and accessible equipment so children of all abilities can use it.
An official opening will...
Posted: Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Meadow Lane Car Park Closure
Please be aware that the Meadow Lane car park will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday (7th, 8th and 9th December) this week due to the tree cutting taking place in the vicinity.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Posted: Mon, 4 Dec 2023
Clover Drive Play Area
Work on a brand new children's play area in Clover Drive has begun after Thrapston Town Council received a grant of £50,000 from FCC Communities Foundation.
The brand new children's play area will accommodate play equipment suitable for children aged between 4 and 11 years old. It also includes new flooring and accessible equipment so children of all abilities can use it.
Mayor of Thrapston, Councillor...
Posted: Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Update on school transport policy
Thrapston Town Council have received an update from the executive member for highways regarding the Home to School Transport Policy which will come into effect from September 2024.
Councillor Matthew Binley has written to Thrapston Town Council to say that North Northamptonshire Council is 'committed to exploring mitigations to support local families'. North Northamptonshire Council intends to provide...
Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Plaza Community Centre roof repairs completed thanks to community grant
The roof restoration works at the Plaza Community Centre in Thrapston have been completed, following a £55,425 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation and monies set aside by the Town Council.
The external roofing has been replaced, rectifying damage caused through wear and tear over the years and providing a much better degree of insulation to the building. The works have helped ensure that...
Posted: Mon, 18 Sep 2023
Notification of essential lighting renewal works A14 J11 - J13
Information from National Highways:
National Highways will be carrying out essential lighting renewal works on the A14 from Junction 11 through to Junction 13. During the scheme of work, they will, where necessary:
• Replace end of life street lighting equipment including columns and lanterns, on the A14 at Junctions 11,12 and 13
• Replace and install feeder pillars, ducting, road crossings...
Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Thrapston Town Council awarded funding for Plaza roof repairs
Users of the Plaza Community Centre in Thrapston are set to benefit from roof repairs, thanks to a grant of £50,000 from FCC Communities Foundation.
The money for the repairs will help ensure the longevity of this used and loved asset in the town, located in Cosy Nook on the corner of the High Street.
Mayor of Thrapston, Councillor Craig Wilcox, believes these vital repairs will make a huge difference...
Posted: Mon, 17 Jul 2023
