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Safety Day success at Stanwick Lakes

This year’s Community Safety Day focussed on the UK’s favourite sport to give antisocial behaviour, domestic abuse and hate crime the red card. The annual event, organised by East Northamptonshire Council, was held at Stanwick Lakes to give invaluable advice and information on crime prevention and community safety. It was a busy, football-themed day, full of prize winning competitions.

Kyle Petchely, 11 years, winner of the penalty shoot out competition.

Kyle Petchely, 11 years, won two match day tickets donated by Northampton Town Football Club, for scoring a huge 150 points in the penalty shoot out competition. The keepy uppy competition was won by 11 year old Fergus Jolly who scored an incredible 53 and was rewarded with a £20 gift card provided by Waitrose, Rushden.

Northampton’s George, River and Harley Wickham will be treated to afternoon tea for four, donated by Stanwick Lakes, after winning the spot the ball competition. The day included displays from the people who help keep East Northamptonshire as safe as possible. Residents and visitors loved exploring the cavalcade of vehicles brought by Northamptonshire Police and Fire Service.

Others who attended were: Community Law, ENC Water Safety, Illegal Money Lending Team, Kettering General Hospital, Nene Clinical Commissioning Group, Northamptonshire Carers, Police Recruitment, Service Six, Solve-It and Sunflower Centre.

The day also drew attention to the dangers of swimming in the lakes and rivers around the district, reminding people about the popular designs now in place in lifebelts along the River Nene to make a vandal or thief think twice before messing with the vital lifesaving equipment. High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, Anne Burnett, said: “I really enjoyed my visit to East Northamptonshire Council’s Community Safety Day.

Stanwick Lakes on a sunny Saturday in the school holidays was a great venue to bring to the public’s attention the many services being offered in the community. Competitions for the children drew them to the stalls and if they and their families learnt half as much as I did about projects being run in East Northamptonshire then it was a successful day.”

Planning Applications: 31 July 2014

Jul. 31 Planning Applications Comments Off

PLANNING APPLICATIONS LIST Weekly List Date : 31 July 2014

Ward : Barnwell
Application No. : 14/01258/FUL Parish : Clopton

Date received : 04 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 506268 Northing : 280160 Case Officer : Amie Baxter

Proposal : Conversion and extension of existing outbuildings to create granny

annex/guest accommodation ancillary to the use of the house

Location : Clopton Manor Main Street Clopton Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3DZ

Applicant : Mr And Mrs Brandon Clopton Manor Main Street Clopton Kettering

Northamptonshire NN14 3DZ

Agent : Harris McCormack – Emma Vaughan 3-4 Wellington Lane Stamford PE9 1QB

Ward : Fineshade

Application No. : 14/01391/TCA/ Parish : Collyweston

Date received : 24 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 499418 Northing : 302830 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : Birch (T1) – thin crown by 20%

Location : 3 Hall Yard Collyweston Stamford Northamptonshire PE9 3PZ

Applicant : Mr Holland 3 Hall Yard Collyweston Stamford Northamptonshire PE9 3PZ

Agent : Tommy Plummer Tree Services Ltd – Tommy Plummer Mulberry Barn

Church Street Empingham Oakham Rutland LE15 8PN

Application No. : 14/01374/TCA/ Parish : Harringworth

Date received : 23 July 2014 Date valid : 23 July 2014

Easting : 491892 Northing : 297366 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : To remove three trees and replace with three or four smaller trees in

keeping with front garden area

Location : The Limes Farm House Wakerley Road Harringworth Corby

Northamptonshire NN17 3AH

Applicant : Mrs J Bell The Limes Farm House Wakerley Road Harringworth Corby

Northamptonshire NN17 3AH

Agent : N/A

Ward : Lower Nene

Application No. : 14/01262/LBC Parish : Ashton

Date received : 04 July 2014 Date valid : 22 July 2014

Easting : 505513 Northing : 288336 Case Officer : Graham Wyatt

Proposal : Repairs to roof/ceiling structure and west gable wall as attached remedial

works specification

Location : The Creed Chapel The Green Ashton Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8

5LD

Applicant : Trustees Of Ashton Chapel – Mr P Gregory Green Ridge 150B Clophill Road

Maulden Bedfordshire MK45 2AE

Agent : Peter Dann Limited – Adrian Mudge Newton House Cambridge Road Barton CB23 7WJ

Application No. : 14/01329/VAR Parish : Ashton

Date received : 16 July 2014 Date valid : 16 July 2014

Easting : 505638 Northing : 288318 Case Officer : Joel Wright

Proposal : Variation of Condition 2: Amended location of Klargester to give more

space around the unit and improve the soakaway location pursuant to

application 14/00042/FUL – ‘Install bio disc (Klargester) BB to provide

individual foul drainage for Peach Tree Cottage and Fir Cottage including

100mm diameter underground PVC drainage runs and manholes as

indicated on site plan – nominally 600 – 900mm below ground level’ dated

26.02.14

Location : 11 – 12 The Green Ashton Northamptonshire

Applicant : OHL Ltd The Estate Office Ashton Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 5LE

Agent : DJAS Ltd 13 Nene View Islip Northants NN14 3LD

Application No. : 14/01377/LDP Parish : Ashton

Date received : 24 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 504694 Northing : 289153 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Proposed new single storey orangery to the rear of the property

Location : 22 Laxton Drive Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5TW

Applicant : Mr Tim Gilbert 22 Laxton Drive Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5TW

Agent : Westbury Garden Rooms Limited – Ms Gemma Smith 46-52 Cutlers Road

Saltcoates Ind. Estate South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5XJ

Application No. : 14/01325/VAR Parish : Polebrook

Date received : 16 July 2014 Date valid : 22 July 2014

Easting : 505877 Northing : 287264 Case Officer : Graham Wyatt

Proposal : Variation of condition 4 to increase storage area pursuant to planning

permission 01/00187/FUL – ‘Conversion to offices and storage’ dated

25.05.01

Location : New Lodge Veterinary Centre Red Lodge Road Polebrook

Northamptonshire PE8 5LL

Applicant : Soilmec Limited – Ms Leslie Herron New Lodge Polebrook Oundle

Peterborough PE8 5LL

Agent : N/A

Ward : Lyveden

Application No. : 14/01419/TCA/ Parish : Brigstock

Date received : 29 July 2014 Date valid : 29 July 2014

Easting : 494312 Northing : 285106 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : Lime, popular, cherry and sycamore to be pollarded

Location : 11A Park Walk Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HH

Applicant : Mr M Binley 11A Park Walk Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HH

Agent : N/A

Application No. : 14/01400/TCA/ Parish : Twywell

Date received : 25 July 2014 Date valid : 25 July 2014

Easting : 495150 Northing : 278170 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : T1 – sycamore – fell to ground level to increase light

Location : Glebe House Lower Street Twywell Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3AH

Applicant : Mr Adrian Oliver Glebe House Lower Street Twywell Kettering

Northamptonshire NN14 3AH

Agent : Mr James Rowlett Vicarage Farm Cotterstock Vicarage Farm Peterborough

PE8 5HD

Ward : Oundle

Application No. : 14/01238/LBC Parish : Oundle

Date received : 02 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 503695 Northing : 288117 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Demolition (part) of existing flat roof single storey extension; construction

of single storey rear extension with pitched roof; removal of first floor

french doors and replacement with window; installation of window in

existing opening to ground floor; removal of existing stud wall to bathroom

and repositioning to form new WC; make up floor level on ground floor
Location : 75 West Street Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 4EJ

Applicant : Mr Mark Ormrod 75 West Street Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 4EJ

Agent : Mr Mark Buckley Hollies 224 Blandford Avenue Kettering Northamptonshire

NN16 9AT

Application No. : 14/01337/FUL Parish : Oundle

Date received : 17 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 503380 Northing : 289245 Case Officer : Amie Baxter

Proposal : New dwelling within the curtilage of 123 Glapthorn Road. Additional car

parking space for existing dwelling

Location : 123 Glapthorn Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4PS

Applicant : Mrs Lesley Davies 123 Glapthorn Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4PS

Agent : CMPS – Mr Colin Moore Lodge Barn Lindsey Close Woodnewton

Peterborough PE8 5EW

Application No. : 14/01343/FUL Parish : Oundle

Date received : 18 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 503389 Northing : 289124 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey side and rear

extension

Location : 12 Tilley Hill Close Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 4PU

Applicant : Mr And Mrs Patel 12 Tilley Hill Close Oundle Peterborough

Northamptonshire PE8 4PU

Agent : ARC Survey And Design – Richard Garnett 10 Thurlaston Close

Peterborough PE3 6LD

Ward : Prebendal

Application No. : 14/01397/TPO/ Parish : Nassington

Date received : 05 June 2014 Date valid : 28 July 2014

Easting : 506368 Northing : 296222 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : T1 – Chestnut, re-pollard T2 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 5m

Location : 46 Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 6QG

Applicant : Mr S Lewis 46 Church Street Nassington Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 6QG

Agent : Mr J Rowlett Vicarage Farm Cotterstock PE8 5HD

Ward : Rushden Spencer

Application No. : 14/01349/FUL Parish : Rushden

Date received : 21 July 2014 Date valid : 21 July 2014

Easting : 494343 Northing : 267318 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : Erection of two chimneys on industrial unit

Location : Units 2 To 4 Norris Way Rushden Northamptonshire

Applicant : Rushden MOT Centre Ltd – Mr N Patel Units 2 To 4 Norris Way Rushden

Northamptonshire

Agent : Blueprint Architectural Design 280 Wellingborough Road Rushden

Northamptonshire NN10 9XP

Ward : Stanwick

Application No. : 14/01375/TPO/ Parish : Stanwick

Date received : 23 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 497926 Northing : 271232 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : T1 – Suppressed sycamore under pine – section fell to ground level T2 –

Sycamore – section fell to ground level

Location : 3 Hill House Gardens Stanwick Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9

6QH

Applicant : Mr S Toseland 3 Hill House Gardens Stanwick Wellingborough

Northamptonshire NN9 6QH

Agent : Wilby Tree Surgeons Ltd – Miss C Trinder Towerfield Farm Sywell Lane

Ecton NN6 0QT

Ward : Thrapston Lakes

Application No. : 14/01195/FUL Parish : Thrapston

Date received : 25 June 2014 Date valid : 25 June 2014

Easting : 500373 Northing : 278913 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Porch to front elevation

Location : 11 Scotney Way Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4SA

Applicant : Mr And Mrs Millard 11 Scotney Way Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire

NN14 4SA

Agent : Jon Spencer Technical Drawing Ltd 15 Cheltenham Close Rushden NN10

Application No. : 14/01341/FUL Parish : Thrapston

Date received : 18 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 499799 Northing : 279083 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Two storey extension to increase living space to ground floor and to

create an additional bedroom on the first floor

Location : 11 Swan Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4TP

Applicant : Mrs S Baker 11 Swan Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14

Agent : Oundle Architecture – Joe Croser 4 Church Green Barnwell PE8 5QH

Ward : Woodford

Application No. : 14/01336/FUL Parish : Great Addington

Date received : 17 July 2014 Date valid : 24 July 2014

Easting : 495257 Northing : 275385 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : Conversion of existing barn to form 1 no. dwelling

Location : Rectory Farm Cranford Road Great Addington Kettering Northamptonshire

NN14 4BQ

Applicant : Mr Mark Brown Rectory Farm Cranford Road Great Addington Kettering

Northamptonshire NN14 4BQ

Agent : APC Ltd Northampton – Mr Ross Middleton Burlington House 369

Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EU

THE CURRENT APPLICATION DETAILS CAN BE VIEWED:

on our website at http://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/site/scripts/services_info.aspx?serviceID=487
at Thrapston Customer Service Centre (all applications), 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and statutory holidays)
at Rushden Customer Service Centre (Rushden applications only – excludes Higham Ferrers), 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and statutory holidays)
at Oundle Customer Service Centre, Oundle Library Glapthorn Road (Oundle applications only) 10:00am – 1:00pm Monday – Saturday

To view the application on our website

Follow the link above. Use the Application Search tool. Enter the unique Planning Application reference number eg 02/0001/FUL (omitting the EN at the beginning of the reference and remembering to enter all slashes (/). Scroll down and click the Search button to retrieve the application. Click to view column to view the application details. Click the Associated Documents tab and then click View Associated Documents.

YOU CAN SUBMIT COMMENTS:

By our website at http://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications
By e-mail to planningcomments@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk
By post to Development Control, East Northamptonshire Council, East Northamptonshire House, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Northants, NN14 4LZ.

By fax to 01832 734839

To submit comments via our website

Follow the link above. Use the Application Search tool. Enter the unique Planning Application reference number eg 02/0001/FUL (omitting the EN at the beginning of the reference and remembering to enter all slashes (/). Scroll down and click the Search button to retrieve the application. Click to view column. Click the Submit Comments button. This will open an online form into which the required information should be entered. Send your comments to the Local Authority by selecting the Submit Comments button at the end of the form.

We cannot consider comments on things like private property rights, the developer’s morals, motives or past record, possible future development, effect on the value of the property, the fact that the development has started, trade objections based on competition, loss of a private view, inconvenience or other problems caused by building works. Comments are not considered confidential and will be scanned and posted on our website along with other application related documents. In addition the details may be reported to the meeting of the Planning Committee (in summary form) and members of the public. Your correspondence will be acknowledged, but we cannot normally respond to specific points/questions.

For all comments please quote the relevant EN reference number, your name and address. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the stated consultation period.

To find out more about planning and these applications, please visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planning

Thrapston gets Lively on a Saturday!

Jul. 31 Local News Comments Off

You can’t help but notice the amount of activity in Thrapston – as retailers, businesses, groups, charities and local residents all strive to make the town more vibrant. It seems the work is paying off as a number of retailers have commented that the % of people visiting from outside the area is rocketing.

With this in mind the shops are looking at their opening hours and trying to accommodate everyone’s shopping habits. We love a stroll on a Saturday afternoon and it seems many others do, so here’s the list we’ve found for Thrapston High Street – see when everyone is pen until on a Saturday;

Jollys Toys and Games – until 5pm

Forget Me Not Cards – until 5pm

Karen’s Florist – until 4.30pm

Bearly Worn Children’s Clothing Agency – until 3.30pm

Frocks – until 5.30pm

Tasty Bite – until 4pm

Coffee Trees – until 4.30pm

James’ Newsagents – until 6pm

Funky Lil Feet – until 4pm

Sundeck – until 5pm

Indulgence – until 4pm

Thrapston Farm & Garden – until 5pm

Age UK (Charity Shop) – until 3pm

Pisces Fish & Chips – until 9pm

Ben’s Chippy – until 8pm

A great place to shop and eat for the whole day – but also really useful if you’ve forgotten anything – just pop to your local High Street!

If we’ve missed your business off here – just add your opening times to the comments section below.

Women’s Tour brings Financial and Health Boost to the County

Jul. 31 News from our Area Comments Off

An independent report detailing the economic impact of the Women’s Tour has shown that the event brought almost £500,000 into Northamptonshire.

Stage one of the first-ever Women’s Tour took place on 7th May, with the Grand Depart in Oundle and an exciting stage finish in Northampton town centre.

Approximately 55,000 people lined the Northamptonshire route on the first day and a survey carried out after the event found that 54% of these spectators came from outside of the county.

It’s estimated that during stage one of the Women’s Tour, spectators spent a total of £449,812, of which £386,362 was spent in Northamptonshire. Plus a further £88,000 was spent in the county on hotel and overnight accommodation by event organisers, cyclists and media personnel.

The survey also showed that 75% of people were inspired to cycle more often after seeing the Women’s Tour.

Deputy leader of Northamptonshire County Council Councillor Heather Smith said: “We are so proud to have hosted the first stage of the inaugural Women’s Tour and pleased that it brought nearly £500,000 into Northamptonshire’s economy and showcased our beautiful county to spectators and TV viewers around the world.

“Another particularly welcome statistic is that the event inspired 75% of spectators to get on their bikes. This is great news, as one of the key reasons we supported this event was to increase the profile of sport and cycling in particular and encourage people to get more active.”

Councillor Robin Brown, county council cabinet member for public health and wellbeing said: “Cycling is an easy way for people to get more active and this can make a real difference to people’s lives.

“Physical activity is essential for good health, but in Northamptonshire only 31.4% of men and 25.6% of women meet the government guidelines of three lots of 30 mins of moderate exercise every week.

“This inactivity is becoming a serious public health problem, and is responsible for 17% of early deaths in the UK plus it costs the UK economy up to £10 billion a year.

“I’m very pleased that the Women’s Tour has inspired people to cycle more and I hope that people take up the many opportunities on offer in the county to get cycling.”

Dr Jim Lusted, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise at the University of Northampton, a key partner for the Northamptonshire stage of the Women’s Tour, said: “We know from previous research that hosting sport events like the Women’s Tour can bring enormous benefits local communities and businesses. This economic impact report is welcome because it evidences just how much economic value there is in hosting events like this; it also seems to have left a legacy by inspiring spectators to want to get on their bikes.

“What is most encouraging, however, is that female sport was able to generate such significant income which bodes well for the growth of women’s professional sports in the future and will give girls more female sporting role models to look up to and hopefully want to emulate.”

Following the Women’s Tour a wide range of cycling activities are taking place across the county, from guided bike rides to family days out as well as Northampton’s new Cycle CoNNect bike hire scheme. For more information people can visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/cycling

Summer time and the parking is free in East Northants

Jul. 31 Local News Comments Off

Summer holidays are here which can be an expensive time for those with children to entertain but if you’re visiting any of the six towns in East Northamptonshire, parking is one cost you don’t have to worry about.

East Northamptonshire boasts 14 free car parks with generous time allowances, so families can take their time exploring each of the six historical towns in the district.

Steven North, East Northamptonshire Council Leader, says: “We want to encourage families and visitors to enjoy our towns in the summer time without parking hitting their pocket. So, whether you’re enjoying the award winning free museum in Oundle, following the H.E Bates trail in Rushden or exploring George Washington’s ancestry in Thrapston, a parking fee is something you don’t have to factor in to your day.”

Residents and visitors may also be interested to know that five of our car parks have received the prestigious Park Mark award which is given by the Police to car parks that have achieved the standards of the Safer Parking Scheme. The scheme aims to reduce crime and the fear of crime in car parks.

Over a number of years, East Northamptonshire Council has made improvements that help to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour in our car parks. Areas that have been reviewed include:

Lighting – of a good standard so motorists can be confident leaving their vehicle
Management practice – good with clear auditing procedures in place
Parking areas – regularly cleaned and good ground maintenance
Pedestrian access – well lit and maintained
Signage – improved for motorists and pedestrians

The Duck Street, John Street, Rectory Road (Orchard Place) and Splash car parks in Rushden and the Sackville Street car park in Thrapston have met strict criteria demonstrating a safe, clean, quality parking environment – an important assurance for many families and visitors.

For more information about car parks in East Northamptonshire visit: www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/carparking

Enjoy the Nene Valley this summer

Jul. 31 It's Child's Play!!, News from our Area, Walks & Wildlife Comments Off

We’ve got lots of ideas for entertaining the children and the grown-ups this summer and below is a selection of some of our favourites:

Family Explorer Challenge at Stanwick Lakes 31 July – Sunday 31 August, 11am – 5pm. Mythical Creatures – explore Stanwick Lakes on a quest to see what is lurking in the undergrowth – you might even spot Nessie! Buy your Challenge Passport from the Visitor Centre or Rangers’ Cabin for £2 per passport. Additional charges apply for cycle and canoe hire. Normal car park charges apply. Visit www.stanwicklakes.org.uk for more details.
Summer family fun at Lyveden New Bield. There’s something to do every weekday at Lyveden during August with themed self guided activiities. On Fab Fridays, 2-4pm have a go at archery and wild art. Check the website to find out more www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden-new-bield
Try fishing for free at Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows Nature Reserve with a taster session on 18 August, 9.30am-2.30pm. Places are limited so you need to book on 01604 405285.
Get arty every Thursday of the summer holidays at Stanwick Lakes, 1-4pm. Head to the Discovery Zone and play with clay or make paper bag trees, little peg people and dream catchers. £1 per child.
Wildlife Wednesdays run up to 27 August at Fermyn Woods Country Park. Enjoy half hour sessions from 11am – 12.30pm and then from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Join the Ranger to have a go at pond dipping or mini beast hunting if the pond is too low. Buy your ticket from the café for £2. A quiz trail runs daily from 10am – 4.30pm up to 7 September. £2 per trail sheet. 01536 373625.
Enjoy a 1970s themed holiday special with Rushden Transport Museum 9-10 August. Find out more at www.rhts.co.uk

Top 5 free things to do this summer

Head to your nearest library and discover the summer reading scheme.
Make a scrapbook of your activities during the holidays.
Search for creepy crawlies at your local pocket park.
Go for a bike ride with the family.
Get creative with some waterproof paints.

Visit www.nenevalley.net for more ideas of place to visit.

Young business brains take on the dragons

Jul. 31 News from our Area Comments Off

East Northamptonshire’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test this month at the final of the 8^th Business Dragons event, hosted by East Northamptonshire Council.

The competition, organised by The East Northamptonshire College, saw teams of entrepreneurs from five local schools (Prince William School, Rushden Community College, The Ferrers School, Huxlow Science College and Manor School Sports College) pitch their ideas and business plans to a panel of local Business Dragons.

The ‘Dragons’ included Peter Waddup, Director of Scotts of Thrapston; Lorna Wiltshire, Personal Stylist and Committee Member of Rushden Town Partnership; James Maziak, Managing Director of Maziak Compressor Services Limited; Katherine White, Director of Seeds of Change and Emily Carrington, Solicitor of Borneo Martell Turner Coulston.

The final, which was held in the Council Chamber on 11 July, gave the young people the opportunity to present their original business ideas to the panel, having considered the design of the product, finance, staffing, manufacture, competition and profitability.

The Business Dragons then tested the knowledge and professionalism of each team with rigorous questioning about the benefit and effectiveness of their ideas.

The best overall winner trophy (supplied by East Northamptonshire Council and presented by the Chairman) went to Hexpad, Manor School Sports College. Their idea, entitled Energy Roads, is to place hexagonal shaped energy panels on the roads which create energy as vehicles move over them.

The best presentation trophy (supplied by Scotts of Thrapston) was awarded to Prosperity, Rushden Community College, for their pitch about a solar mobile phone charger.

Geophica, The Ferrers School, won the best innovation trophy (supplied by Maziak Compressor Services Limited). Their idea is for a Geo-Pen, a pen that highlights and scans your writing and then downloads it straight to a computer document.

Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council, Gill Mercer, said: “I was really pleased to attend this event and hear such innovative business ideas from young people in our district. Well done to all those who took part.”

The Making of Miranda – Her story…

Jul. 28 Local News Comments Off

Local resident of Northants, Miranda Ponsonby was interviewed by Bernie Keith today on his show.

If you follow this link “Bernie Keith Show” then go to 1:10:00 on the time line approximately, the interview begins.

Her story is amazing and heart warming, the book is available at Amazon or on her own site www.themakingofmiranda.com – it makes a great read if you love biographies!

In The Making of Miranda, Miranda Ponsonby tells the extraordinary story of her life.

Miranda was born as Rhodri, into one of Britain’s renowned families, and educated at a war-time boy’s prep school and one of Britain’s most ancient public schools, before being commissioned into the Household Cavalry.

After a number of tender, yet failed love stories Rhodri married and raised his own family. It was only when his 30 year marriage came to an end that Rhodri decided to undergo transgender surgery and become Miranda.

After the operation Miranda decided to retrain as a nurse, despite being the oldest woman to train as a nurse, she worked long and physically demanding hours in the coronary care unit of an NHS hospital.

Miranda had many suitors at this time, and their stories are told within the pages. Her jocular style gains the reader’s attention and empathy, as they ‘root’ for Miranda to achieve life-long happiness.

Miranda’s life-changing decision however, estranged her forever from family and friends, and even today she still faces a daily battle against deep-rooted social prejudices. It is Miranda’s unfailing positivity and the ability to smile in the face of adversity that makes her story – told with real humour, candour and wit – so captivating.

The book covers everything from the war with its gas chambers, recovery after rape, protecting the Queen, rocking the ‘Princess Di’ look, early NHS wards, right up to modern culture and a meeting with Boy George, along the way arise a few lovers and friends with whom Miranda has lost touch and would love the book to make its way to them just so they know how deeply she felt, but knows not how…

The astonishing journey of The Making of Miranda captures her eccentricity and strength of character in a true story that is far more colourful than fiction. This read will make you laugh out loud, sigh with understanding and sympathy and quite possibly shed more than a few tears.

Available at www.themakingofmiranda.com for £9.99 plus £2.50 P&P

Planning Applications: 24 July 2014

Jul. 26 Planning Applications Comments Off

PLANNING APPLICATIONS LIST Weekly List Date : 24 July 2014

Ward : Barnwell

Application No. : 14/01301/FUL Parish : Titchmarsh

Date received : 11 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 502124 Northing : 279755 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : One and two storey side extensions and single storey rear extension to

form granny annex

Location : 18 Drydens Close Titchmarsh Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3DD

Applicant : Mr And Mrs Sallabanks 18 Drydens Close Titchmarsh Kettering

Northamptonshire NN14 3DD

Agent : Branston Associates – Mr N P Branston 400 Eastfield Road Peterborough

PE1 4RE

Ward : Higham Ferrers Lancaster

Application No. : 14/01351/TPO/ Parish : Chelveston-cum-Caldecott

Date received : 21 July 2014 Date valid : 21 July 2014

Easting : 498552 Northing : 269467 Case Officer : Tamsin Dennis

Proposal : T1 – Beech – Reduce the lower lateral branches on the roadside by 30% and

one much higher branch reduce by 30% T2 – Ash – Two limbs extending

over footpath – reduce by 40% T3 – Ash – Reduce lateral growth on the

roadside by 50%T4 – Ash – Reduce the two lowest limbs on the roadside

by 50%

Location : Spinney Barn Water Lane Chelveston Northamptonshire NN9 6AF

Applicant : Mrs Farrow Spinney Barn Water Lane Chelveston Northamptonshire NN9

Agent : Alchemy Tree Surgery – Mr George Dowsett 47 Prospect Avenue Rushden

Northamptonshire NN10 6DQ

Application No. : 14/01260/FUL Parish : Higham Ferrers

Date received : 04 July 2014 Date valid : 15 July 2014

Easting : 496105 Northing : 269458 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : Erection of two dwellings (part retrospective)

Location : 4 Stanwick Road Higham Ferrers Northamptonshire NN10 8JG

Applicant : Northants Brickwork Ltd – Mr M Morgan 7 Park Street Earls Barton NN6 0EY

Agent : Sidey Design Architecture 10 Market Square Higham Ferrers Rushden

Northamptonshire NN10 8BT

Ward : Irthlingborough John Pyel

Application No. : 14/01268/FUL Parish : Irthlingborough

Date received : 07 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 494202 Northing : 270381 Case Officer : Anna Lee

Proposal : Proposed residential development of 21 new dwellings and associated

works

Location : Tower Factory Victoria Street Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5RG

Applicant : S Midlands Developments Ltd 3 Market Square Higham Ferrers

Northamptonshire NN10 8BP

Agent : N/A

Application No. : 14/01296/FUL Parish : Irthlingborough

Date received : 10 July 2014 Date valid : 17 July 2014

Easting : 494428 Northing : 270319 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : External works to 28 to 48 Baker Street. Demolition and rebuilding of the

retaining walls, providing better disabled access and removal of the

existing steps serving the majority of the existing properties

Location : 38 Baker Street Irthlingborough Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9

5PR

Applicant : Spire Homes (LG) Ltd – Mrs Jody Brooker 1 Crown Court Crown Way

Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BS

Agent : PRP – Mr Adam Walton Catherine House Old Harborough Road Brixworth

Northamptonshire NN6 9BX

Ward : Irthlingborough Waterloo

Application No. : 14/01058/FUL Parish : Irthlingborough

Date received : 06 June 2014 Date valid : 19 June 2014

Easting : 494689 Northing : 270744 Case Officer : Joel Wright

Proposal : Rear store to existing shop

Location : 12 High Street Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5TN

Applicant : Costcutter Express – Mr J Patel 12A High Street Irthlingborough

Northamptonshire NN9 5TN

Agent : Terrence Hodgkins Associates The Corn Exchange 47 High Street

Thrapston NN14 4JJ

Application No. : 14/01311/FUL Parish : Irthlingborough

Date received : 15 July 2014 Date valid : 16 July 2014

Easting : 494716 Northing : 271046 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Erection of first floor side extension

Location : 20 Drayton Place Irthlingborough Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9

5TD

Applicant : Mrs S Strike 20 Drayton Place Irthlingborough Wellingborough

Northamptonshire NN9 5TD

Agent : Andrew J Porter – Mr Andrew Porter Room P The Hall Thorpe Street Raunds

NN9 6LT

Ward : Lower Nene

Application No. : 14/01331/VAR Parish : Ashton

Date received : 15 July 2014 Date valid : 15 July 2014

Easting : 505591 Northing : 288321 Case Officer : Joel Wright

Proposal : Variation of Condition 2: Amended location of Klargester to give more

space around the unit and improve the soakaway location pursuant to

application 14/00035/FUL – ‘Install bio disc (Klargester) BB to provide

individual foul drainage including 100mm diameter underground PVC

drainage runs and manholes as indicated on site plan – nominally 600 –

900mm below ground level’ dated 26.02.14

Location : Honeybee And Willow Cottages 8 – 9 The Green Ashton Northamptonshire

PE8 5LD

Applicant : OHL Ltd The Estate Office Ashton Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 5LE

Agent : DJAS Ltd 13 Nene View Islip Northants NN14 3LD

Application No. : 14/01332/VAR Parish : Ashton

Date received : 15 July 2014 Date valid : 16 July 2014

Easting : 505707 Northing : 288333 Case Officer : Graham Wyatt

Proposal : Variation of condition 2 Plans and documents pursuant to application

14/00037/FUL: Install bio disc (Klargester) BB to provide individual foul

drainage including 100mm diameter underground PVC drainage runs and

manholes as indicated on site plan – nominally 600 – 900mm below ground

level dated 26.02.14

Location : The Bungalows The Green Ashton Northamptonshire PE8 5LD

Applicant : OHL Ltd The Estate Office Ashton Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 5LE

Agent : DJAS Ltd 13 Nene View Islip Northants NN14 3LD

Application No. : 14/01294/FUL Parish : Polebrook

Date received : 10 July 2014 Date valid : 10 July 2014

Easting : 506818 Northing : 286969 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : Partial demolition of existing store, construction of new entrance lobby

and boot store within the existing footprint of the store and the

construction of a new timber framed oak clad garage within the existing

garden together with the formation of new off-site entrance and drive

access to the garage

Location : Brooklands Hemington Road Polebrook Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 5LS

Applicant : Mr And Mrs R And S Third Brooklands Hemington Road Polebrook

Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5LS

Agent : Paul Bancroft Architects – Mr Mark Benns The Coach House 80 South Road

Oundle Peterborough PE8 4BP

Application No. : 14/01295/LBC Parish : Polebrook

Date received : 10 July 2014 Date valid : 10 July 2014

Easting : 506818 Northing : 286969 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : Partial demolition of existing store, construction of new entrance lobby

and boot store within the existing footprint of the store and the

construction of a new timber framed oak clad garage within the existing

garden together with the formation of new off-site entrance and drive

access to the garage

Location : Brooklands Hemington Road Polebrook Peterborough Northamptonshire

PE8 5LS

Applicant : Mr And Mrs R And S Third Brooklands Hemington Road Polebrook

Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5LS

Agent : Paul Bancroft Architects – Mr Mark Benns The Coach House 80 South Road

Oundle Peterborough PE8 4BP

Ward : Lyveden

Application No. : 14/01298/LBC Parish : Brigstock

Date received : 10 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 494551 Northing : 285124 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : Proposed new window

Location : 16 Park Walk Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HH

Applicant : Mr R Wells 16 Park Walk Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HH

Agent : N/A

Application No. : 14/01302/FUL Parish : Brigstock

Date received : 11 July 2014 Date valid : 11 July 2014

Easting : 494765 Northing : 285297 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : Demolition of former outside toilet with alterations and extension to

existing annex

Location : 6 Lyveden Road Brigstock Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 3HE

Applicant : Mr And Mrs R Reading The Old Rectory 3 Kettering Road Isham NN14 1HQ

Agent : Myles And Sims Architects – Mr L Sims 3 Kennel Terrace Brixworth NN6 9DL

Ward : Oundle

Application No. : 14/01117/ADV Parish : Oundle

Date received : 16 June 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 504132 Northing : 288068 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : Rebranding of Tesco Express retail unit, 3 no. fascia signs, 1no. Fresh vinyl

and 1no Welcome vinyl signs applied internally.

Location : 6 Market Place Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 4BQ

Applicant : Tesco Stores Limited New Tesco House Delamare Road Cheshunt HErts

EN8 9SL

Agent : Norden Draughting Limited – Mr Neil Ashenden Unit 37 33 Nobel Square

Basildon Essex SS13 1LT

Application No. : 14/01212/LBC Parish : Oundle

Date received : 26 June 2014 Date valid : 11 July 2014

Easting : 504088 Northing : 288075 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : New paint colour and signage to front of property; removal of suspended

ceiling to ground floor rooms; removal of internal door and internal

doorway widening; new partition wall to kitchen area; plastering and

painting of kitchen area

Location : 6 West Street Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 4EF

Applicant : Brew Babu – Mrs Dyna Graham 12 Main Street Aldwincle Kettering

Northamptonshire NN14 3EL

Agent : Mrs Lisa Pruden The Linden Building Regent Park Booth Drive

Wellingborough NN8 6GR

Application No. : 14/01344/LBC Parish : Oundle

Date received : 18 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 504132 Northing : 288068 Case Officer : Carolyn Tait

Proposal : Alterations to Listed Building for Rebranding of Tesco Express retail unit, 3

no. fascia signs, 1no. Fresh vinyl and 1no Welcome vinyl signs applied

internally.

Location : 6 Market Place Oundle Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 4BQ

Applicant : Tesco Stores Limited New Tesco House Delamare Road Cheshunt HErts

EN8 9SL

Agent : Norden Draughting Limited – Mr Neil Ashenden Unit 37 33 Nobel Square

Basildon Essex SS13 1LT

Ward : Rushden Bates

Application No. : 14/01335/FUL Parish : Rushden

Date received : 17 July 2014 Date valid : 17 July 2014

Easting : 496507 Northing : 264843 Case Officer : Joe Mitson

Proposal : Take down existing front porch and build new single storey side and front

extension

Location : 154 Bedford Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0SB

Applicant : Mr Tony Billingham 154 Bedford Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10

Agent : AJ Cleaver Consulting Ltd – Miss Alison Cleaver 7 Overfield Avenue Market

Harborough Leics LE16 7LS

Ward : Rushden Hayden

Application No. : 14/01003/FUL Parish : Rushden

Date received : 27 May 2014 Date valid : 09 June 2014

Easting : 496010 Northing : 266631 Case Officer : Amie Baxter

Proposal : Change of use from a tattoo studio to retail and storage. The new tenant

will be displaying/selling flowers and marketing/displaying her cake

business.

Location : 38 – 40 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0HD

Applicant : Mr Stephen Keable 6 Link Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9LB

Agent : N/A

Ward : Rushden Sartoris

Application No. : 14/01172/FUL Parish : Rushden

Date received : 23 June 2014 Date valid : 11 July 2014

Easting : 495965 Northing : 266019 Case Officer : Amie Baxter

Proposal : Erection of bin store

Location : Rushden Hospital The Drive Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU

Applicant : Kier Group Plc -Mr Andrew Richard C/o Agent

Agent : MWS Architectural Ltd – Mr Mark Shirley St Johns Road Ely Cambs CB6 3BW

Ward : Thrapston Lakes

Application No. : 14/00490/FUL Parish : Thrapston

Date received : 17 March 2014 Date valid : 15 July 2014

Easting : 499604 Northing : 278771 Case Officer : Amie Baxter

Proposal : Demolition of 15a Chancery Lane and part of wall and erection of nine

dwellings with garages, parking, access and landscaping

Location : 15 Chancery Lane Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4JL

Applicant : Mr C Ashby Armston Hall Farm Armston Polebrook Peterborough

Northamptonshire PE8 5PR

Agent : Mr David Shaw 5 Port Lane Castor Peterborough PE5 7AP

Application No. : 14/01327/LBC Parish : Thrapston

Date received : 16 July 2014 Date valid : 16 July 2014

Easting : 499600 Northing : 278680 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : To erect two banners to the exterior of the building on the second floor

and through lighting to illuminate the exterior fascia sign

Location : 43 High Street Thrapston Northamptonshire NN14 4JJ

Applicant : Simpson And Partners – Mr Andrew Simpson 43 – 45 High Street Thrapston

Northamptonshire NN14 4JJ

Agent : Simpson And Partners – Mrs Joanne Jones 43 – 45 High Street Thrapston

Northamptonshire NN14 4JJ

Application No. : 14/01339/FUL Parish : Thrapston

Date received : 16 July 2014 Date valid : 18 July 2014

Easting : 500027 Northing : 279143 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Two storey side extension

Location : 32 Navisford Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4TG

Applicant : Mr N Briggs 32 Navisford Close Thrapston Kettering Northamptonshire

NN14 4TG

Agent : Mr M Buckley 3 Cole Court Kettering NN16 9QN

Ward : Woodford

Application No. : 14/01050/FUL Parish : Woodford

Date received : 05 June 2014 Date valid : 18 June 2014

Easting : 497048 Northing : 276760 Case Officer : Anne Dicks

Proposal : Proposed single storey side and rear extension with porch

Location : 7 The Moorings Woodford Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4HN

Applicant : Mr B Lewin 7 The Moorings Woodford Kettering Northamptonshire NN14

Agent : Terrence Hodgkins Associates The Corn Exchange 47 High Street

Thrapston NN14 4JJ

THE CURRENT APPLICATION DETAILS CAN BE VIEWED:

on our website at http://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/site/scripts/services_info.aspx?serviceID=487
at Thrapston Customer Service Centre (all applications), 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and statutory holidays)
at Rushden Customer Service Centre (Rushden applications only – excludes Higham Ferrers), 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and statutory holidays)
at Oundle Customer Service Centre, Oundle Library Glapthorn Road (Oundle applications only) 10:00am – 1:00pm Monday – Saturday

To view the application on our website

YOU CAN SUBMIT COMMENTS:

By our website at http://www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/viewplanningapplications
By e-mail to planningcomments@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk
By post to Development Control, East Northamptonshire Council, East Northamptonshire House, Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Northants, NN14 4LZ.

By fax to 01832 734839

To submit comments via our website

Follow the link above. Use the Application Search tool. Enter the unique Planning Application reference number eg 02/0001/FUL (omitting the EN at the beginning of the reference and remembering to enter all slashes (/). Scroll down and click the Search button to retrieve the application. Click to view column. Click the Submit Comments button. This will open an online form into which the required information should be entered. Send your comments to the Local Authority by selecting the Submit Comments button at the end of the form.

For all comments please quote the relevant EN reference number, your name and address. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the stated consultation period.

To find out more about planning and these applications, please visit www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planning

Sad Farewell to Thrapston Resident John Jeffery

Jul. 17 Local News 4 comments

It is with great sadness that suddenly on 14th July 2014, John Jeffery of 2 Dolaufan Road, Burryport formally from Thrapston Northamptonshire, passed away.

Devoted husband of Kitty, loving father and father in law of Lynn, Terry, Dawn, Vernon, Stephen and late wife Linda, and David.
Much loved granddad and great granddad.

Funeral to be held at Llannelli Crematorium at 10.am on July 25th 2014
Family flowers only. Donations to Help for Hero’s gratefully received, can be made in cheque form to-
Eric James Funeral Directors, Trawscoed, Snowdon Road, Burryport, Carmarthenshire, SA16 OBG

If you wish to leave comments in our section below for the family at this sad time I am sure they would be appreciated, we moderate comments before they appear so it will not be visible immediately, rest assured we will approve comments as soon as we can.

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