Archive for: November 2018

Northamptonshire Firm Helps Millions Enhance their Workplace Skills

More than two million people have taken steps to “enhance their workplace abilities” over the last 12 months thanks to a Northamptonshire business development company.

‘First aid for pets’ and ‘making maths and English more user friendly for primary school age children’ are two of the emerging courses on offer by The CPD Accreditation Group.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the term used to describe the learning activities which professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities.

Rachel Clark, Accreditation Administrator with Mick Judge, Accreditation and Quality Manager

The CPD Accreditation Group, which has a base at Rockingham Speedway as well as a head office in London, certifies training courses offered by industries all over the UK and 21 countries across the world.

Offering a range of learning platforms, employees can successfully develop their skills and knowledge by completing training workshops, conferences and e-learning programs.

Mick Judge, accreditation and quality manager, said: “There are more than 1,000 institutes and professional bodies across the UK, a number that is forecast to increase.

“Accompanied by such growth is the acceptance that academic qualifications must offer more vocational and skills-based or ‘practical’ learning. A structured, practical and methodical approach to learning helps employers across industries to keep key staff and develop the skills and knowledge in their organisation to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.

“Other ‘soft courses’ are emerging and being offered to the general public such as first aid for pets being offered by veterinary practices, which by having a third party accreditation, reassures users they are attending a quality course.

“There is an increasing expectation for professionals to undertake CPD regardless of industry sector, career level, job role and responsibilities.”

The CPD Accreditation Group helps organisations formalise knowledge into a structured and recognised approach to meet the increasing expectation for professionals to undertake CPD regardless of industry sector, career level, job role and responsibilities. Formally certified CPD materials are more likely to become accepted and welcomed by audiences.

Mick added: “Organisations wishing to embrace CPD can display their commitment through membership of The CPD Accreditation Group. Member organisations are advised and encouraged to submit potentially qualifying CPD materials for formal and impartial CPD accreditation by our team of experienced CPD Assessors.”

Planning Applications: 22 November 2018 WEEKLY LIST

Nov. 22 Planning Applications Comments Off

To add your comments to any planning applications – click on the ENC website or click the link below to go directly to the article you require.

Notice is given that the following applications have been received together with the last date for making representations:

Apethorpe

18/01956/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Remove 6 metres of the boundary wall to facilitate a new vehicle access to the highway at 2

Orchard Cottage Laundry Road Apethorpe PE8 5DQ

Brigstock

18/01265/FUL (22/12/2018)

(Art8)

Full Planning application for a rural exception scheme of nine dwellings with associated

infrastructure and landscaping at land between allotments and no. 27 Grafton Road

18/02009/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Addition of two dormer windows and an external staircase to access the upper storage area for

previously approved detached garage built under16/00350/FUL (Retrospective) at 13 Park Walk

Brigstock NN14 3HH

18/02077/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Rear extension, single storey front extension and side extension over existing garage and new glazing and cladding at 12 Bells Close Brigstock NN14 3JG

Bulwick

18/02168/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

The proposed development is to erect two glamping pods located to the south west of the caravan

and camping site. The glamping pods are to be constructed of timber with horizontal timber

cladding for the walls and roof. The glamping pods are 3.13 metres wide by 5.97 metres long witha height of 2.75 metres. They are constructed on a metal frame that attaches to the ground. The

windows and doors are constructed of UPVC in grey. at New Lodge Farm Laxton Road Bulwick

Chelveston-cum-Caldecott

18/02043/FUL (22/12/2018)

(Art8)

Construction of a hydrogen fuelling building with on-site hydrogen generation, storage, ancillary

maintenance and storage units, security fencing, and hardstanding at Chelveston Renewable Energy Park The Airfield Chelveston NN9 6AR

Denford

18/01947/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Replace flat roof on garage with pitched roof, single storey front extension to garage and convert

garage into habitable room at Swandrift Freemans Lane Denford

Duddington With Fineshade

18/02025/FUL and 18/02026/LBC (22/12/2018) (LB/CA)(LBRegs)

Proposed single storey link extension, removal of existing boundary wall and replacement with fence at Corringham High Street Duddington PE9 3QE

18/02103/FUL and 18/02104/LBC (22/12/2018) (LB/CA)(LBRegs)

New external boiler, new flues, new small oil tank to serve the barn and new sewage treatment

plant to replace the existing septic tank for the main house at Manor Farm High Street Duddington

PE9 3QE

Easton-on-the-Hill

18/02015/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey side extension, replace existing roof light with dormer window and installation of new roof light at 2 Baxters Lane Easton On The Hill PE9 3NH

Higham Ferrers

18/01905/ADV (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Two new advertisements affixed to the front and side elevation at 2 High Street Higham Ferrers

NN10 8BN

18/01933/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Construction of single storey annexe to rear of existing building together with refurbishment of

church building and insertion of new first floor with stairs and lifting platform at The Methodist

Church High Street Higham Ferrers NN10 8DD

18/02126/LBC (22/12/2018)

(LBRegs)

Two new advertisements affixed to the front and side elevation at 2 High Street Higham Ferrers

NN10 8BN

18/02134/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of replacement garden room at 76 Upper Kings Avenue Higham Ferrers NN10 8JZ

Irthlingborough

18/00945/OUT (22/12/2018)

(Art8)

Outline: Residential development with public open space and associated infrastructure. Means of access from Nicholas Road. (All matters reserved except access) (resubmission of 17/00969/OUT) at land rear of Nicholas Road Irthlingborough

18/02138/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Extension to Garage to create Workshop and Garden Room at 140 Finedon Road Irthlingborough

NN9 5UB

18/02146/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Roof extension to existing building and alterations to boundary screening comprising of new

pedestrian gate and additional vehicle access gate at store and premises New Street

Irthlingborough NN9 5UG

Islip

18/01848/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey rear extension; alterations to front elevation; replacement windows, doors, roof

material, guttering and fascias; full render of property at 89A Lowick Road Islip

Kings Cliffe

18/01955/FUL (22/12/2018)

(Art8)

Application to amend the 2nd phase works to extant community sports facility building

(06/00475/OUT) at Community Sports Kingsmead Station Road Kings Cliffe

Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe

18/02135/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Proposed single storey kitchen extension and detached double garage at 9 Lilford PE8 5SG

Lowick And Slipton

18/02058/LBC (22/12/2018)

(LBRegs)

Lifting of floor tiles within barn to allow ground investigation works following heating oil spillage at

Grange Farm House Sudborough Road Slipton NN14 3AQ

Oundle

18/01948/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Proposed single storey rear extension, single storey garage and utility room extension at 143

Glapthorn Road Oundle PE8 5BA

18/02052/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Erection of first floor extension above existing single storey side extension, conversion of attic and

the replacement rear and side door to composite and of all windows to UPVC dark grey at 6 Herne Road Oundle PE8 4BS

18/02133/FUL (22/12/2018)

(Art8)

Demolition of 7 bedroom dwelling and erection of 41 bed care home at 19 Cotterstock Road Oundle PE8 5HA

Pilton

18/02037/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Replacement of existing timber painted windows and doors with new timber painted windows and

doors; alterations to existing conservatory to replace windows and glazed roof with new stone piers, windows and solid flat roof at The Stone Barn Pilton Manor Main Street Pilton

18/02038/LBC (22/12/2018)

(LBRegs)

Replacement of existing timber painted windows and doors with new timber painted windows and

doors; alterations to existing conservatory to replace windows and glazed roof with new stone piers, windows and solid flat roof; replacement of rainwater goods at The Stone Barn Pilton Manor

Main Street Pilton PE8 5SN

18/02136/FUL and 18/02137/LBC(22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)(LBRegs)

New finish for existing flat roof including extending roof for new canopy. New flue liner to existing

chimney and replacement windows at Ivy House Main Street Pilton

Raunds

18/02143/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Retrospective application for change of use from residential care home to a supported living HMO property at 45 Marshalls Road Raunds NN9 6ET

18/02166/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Two storey rear extension at Lyndale 25 Chelveston Road Raunds NN9 6DA

Ringstead

18/02070/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

The erection of a two storey, two bedroom residential dwelling, with a new vehicular access at 7

High Street Ringstead NN14 4DA

Rushden

18/01889/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey side extension to allow for the rebuilding of the existing attached garage at

increased size at 104 Hall Avenue Rushden NN10 9EU

18/01909/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Proposed two storey side extension and attached single garage at 4 Griffith Street Rushden NN10 0RL

18/02125/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey side and rear extension at 18 Abbey Way Rushden NN10 9HF

18/02170/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Two-storey side extension, porch extension and single garage at 1 Lancaster Way Rushden

NN10 0BH

Thrapston

18/02105/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Demolition of existing derelict building and erection of six studio flats and associated site works at

30 Hortons Lane Thrapston NN14 4LD

Titchmarsh

18/02051/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Change of Use of land to residential garden land and erection of new boundary fence for

properties 56 and 58 at land rear of 56 – 58 Islington Titchmarsh

Wadenhoe

18/01976/FUL (22/12/2018)

(LB/CA)

Re-landscaping works and installation of garden structures at Wadenhoe House Church Street

Wadenhoe PE8 5SR

18/01977/LBC (22/12/2018)

(LBRegs)

Removal of section of existing stone balustrade and creation of sunken terrace at Wadenhoe House Church Street Wadenhoe PE8 5SR

Woodford

18/02139/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

New two storey rear extension at 23 Mill Road Woodford NN14 4HH

Yarwell

18/02116/FUL (15/12/2018) (Info)

Side and rear extension at 20 Nassington Road Yarwell PE8 6PP

Helen Shardlow – Medical Herbalist at Orchard Clinic Thrapston

Nov. 15 Local News, Thrapston & Oundle Comments Off

Helen Shardlow is a fully qualified and registered Medical Herbalist, based at Orchard Clinic where she is offering herbal medicine consultations.

I went for my consultation yesterday. I didn’t feel I had anything particularly, badly ‘wrong’ but a series of niggles I felt too small to see the doctor with yet bothersome to me, I figured Helen, seeing the whole picture, may spot a link between them all – and she did!

Herbalism uses an holistic approach whereby Helen asked me questions about lifestyle, childhood, family, illnesses, any niggles I had, use of medication both now and in the past…My consultation was a comprehensive hour of being able to talk about any health concerns – both physical and emotional.

I obviously shan’t go in to the ‘ins and outs’ of my own consultation but suffice to say Helen immediately saw all my little niggles were connected and pointed to one over riding issue (which I had no clue about). I’ll be popping in on Wednesday next week to pick up my herbal tinctures which she has blended specifically for me. Enough for a month then I shall return to see her and let her know how I am getting on. I left the appointment feeling listened to, understood (and empathised with) yet also positive that she would be able to help.

Herbal Medicine Consultations

Herbal Medicine can help with all the typical conditions you may otherwise consult your GP for (or not want to bother her about in my case) and is especially well suited for mild to moderate, acute and chronic conditions and for people seeking a more natural approach to their health, where the underlying root causes of an illness are tackled and not just the symptoms.

Medical Herbalists are trained in the same medical, diagnostic and clinical skills as a General Practitioner Doctor.

Helen is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Not every herbalist is a medical herbalist, and this is hugely important in finding the right person, with the proper knowledge and training to treat your cause and symptoms.

Find out more

Helen invites you to come and meet her at the Orchard Clinic, where she regularly runs talks on herbalism and how it can help with various issues. Please call the clinic to book your space, it is a complementary service, so places fill up quickly, head over and listen to what she has to say.

Book your space on her next talk or book in to see Helen on 01832 733686

Helen graduated from the University of East London with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine and is a member of the UK National Institute of Medical Herbalists (MNIM) and follows their continuing professional development programme to ensure a high standard of practice and knowledge is maintained. Their website is https://www.nimh.org.uk/

More information on Herbal Medicine and the conditions it can tackle can be found at https://www.nimh.org.uk/whats-herbal-medicine .

Please visit Helen Shardlow’s site to find out more about Medical Herbalism https://www.plantmedicineuk.com/

Dare to Bare Be Breast aware 2018 Calendar

Nov. 14 Local News, Peterborough & Elton Comments Off

Nene Local has been introducted to the Dare to Bare ladies. A group of breast cancer survivers who are all introduced below;

Amanda, Debbie, Jayne, Katie, Loraine, Lucy and Nila all met at the Crazy Hats charity ‘coffee and chat’ mornings in 2016 and soon developed a close bond. The charity provides vital support to those going through breast cancer at whatever stage of treatment.

Unfortunately, a year later, Katie was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer and passed away in November 2017. She spent time at Cransley Hospice where the support and understanding of the staff was invaluable for her and her family.

The ladies decided to create the calendar to give something back to those two charities which had helped them and their friends; they also want to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis through self-examination and attending mammograms; and finally it’s helped them to achieve something positive out of their shared cancer experience.

Introducing their Dare to Bare Calendar

All costs have been covered through the generous sponsorship of local companies, so every penny raised through sales will go to one of the charities. They are also selling a handmade silver necklace that was designed specifically for the project and which they are wearing in the calendar. In addition there’s a Dare To Bare prize draw, and whilst tickets can’t be bought online, there are pages on the website showing the full prize list and all the events the ladies will be attending where they can be bought.

For more information

Dare To Bare to be Breast Aware

Website – www.daretobarebc.co.uk

Facebook – @DaretoBaretobebreastaware and Twitter – @caretobarebc

Price – the calendar is £10 this includes p&p

All money raised from sales to be divided between Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal and Cransley Hospice

Adrian Teal – The new face(s) on Thrapston High Street

Nov. 12 Local News, Thrapston & Oundle Comments Off

Last week, we went to visit the little offices above Bletsoes as we knew that someone new was in town.

It’s great to have a new business here, and another empty premises filled up, take a look and see who we have welcomed into town…

Adrian Teal is a caricaturist, cartoonist, illustrator and author, with clients around the world. He has been fully freelance since 1996, with a studio in the centre of Northampton. He is head of 3D celebrity caricature design on the award-winning ITV show Big Heads, which first aired on ITV1 in April, 2017.

Adrian’s articles on history have appeared in The Lancet, and History Today. His freelance illustration clients have included the band Madness, Mercedes Benz, UBS, the comedy club Jongleurs, and Anglia TV. He has produced illustrations and political cartoons for national and international publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, Penthouse, The Scotsman, The Times, The Guardian, Time Out, The Sun, and The Daily Mail. In addition, he has drawn regular cartoons for History Today and has written about eighteenth-century satire for that magazine.

As a child, Adrian was tutored at British TV’s Spitting Image Workshop. Spitting Image’s producer was the multi-award-winning John Lloyd, best known for his work on such iconic comedy shows as Not the Nine O’Clock News, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Blackadder, and QI. One of Adrian’s proudest moments was co-writing material with John for the QI Annuals. Adrian has produced a cover and written/illustrated historical spreads for the QI books. He has illustrated for QI merchandise and marketing material as well as for the TV show itself.

Adrian helped with the launch of publishing house Unbound by writing and illustrating his first book, The Gin Lane Gazette, a compendium of bawdy, scandalous, true stories from a fictional 18th-century newspaper, published in 2012. He has spoken at events and venues such as the Hay and the Chiswick literary festivals; Oxford University; and London institutions Dr. Johnson’s House, Benjamin Franklin House, Handel House, and Bart’s Pathology Museum. He has also been a contestant in the internationally renowned ArtPrize competition in the USA, in which he entered a six-by-eight-foot caricature painting about the history of America’s most famous emblems.

In relation to his caricature work, Adrian has appeared on several British TV channels such as BBC1, Channel 5, and Sky One, and he has been an interviewee on BBC Radio 4 and BBC local radio. He contributes illustrations and material to Dr Lindsey Fitzharris’s YouTube series Under the Knife, which takes a humorous look at our medical past by combining traditional documentary with CG animation and artwork. At the time of writing, the channel has had 234,000 views and already has 18,000 subscribers.

Adrian is currently planning an exhibition of his work for the end of 2019.

Adrian is available for local work and private pictures, so this could be rather a cool idea for a Christmas present!

Thrapston is fast becoming quite an arty place!

For More Information

Adrian Teal

www.adrianteal.com

Tel: 01604 234878 Mob: 07885 021217

email: adrian@tealcartoons.co.uk

Police Officers Issue Warning Following Handbag Thefts

Nov. 08 Local News, Wellingborough & Great Doddington Comments Off

Police officers in Northamptonshire are issuing a warning to people across the county about a recent spate of handbag and purse thefts.

The incidents have taken place in Northampton, Kettering and Corby and have happened mostly in supermarkets with the criminals mainly targeting elderly women.

Paul Golley, Crime Prevention Team Leader, said: “It takes a real low-life to follow elderly people around a supermarket, waiting for the right moment to steal their handbag or purse.

“Unfortunately these people do exist and they often use distraction techniques to get what they want. This can involve bumping into victims – something that causes them to be flustered and unaware someone has stolen from them. Or it can involve working in pairs with one person distracting the victim while the other steals from them.

“It’s worth making sure you read the tips below in order to best prevent yourself from becoming a victim and making sure any elderly people in your life are aware of these tips as well.”

Attach a bell to your handbag so you can hear if it is moved.
Beware of pickpockets.
Never hang your handbag on pushchairs or shopping trolleys.
Keep your bag firmly closed and on your person at all times.
Wear shoulder bags with the flap against your body.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Only keep items in your bag that you need for that occasion.
Remember thieves can use cards to make contactless purchases.
Do not store your pin number in your handbag or purse.
If your purse is stolen, report the loss of your cards immediately to the card issuers.
Protect your pin when withdrawing cash from an ATM.

An Interview with Page Owner & Healer – Helen Dawson

Nov. 07 Local News, Thrapston & Oundle Comments Off

I’m Helen and I run Nene Local Magazine – affiliated to the ‘Welcome to’ pages on Facebook such as Welcome to Thrapston. As most of you know, Nene Local supports the local community, running stories of local interest, charity events, lost and found and more, I offer businesses the chance to advertise on the site and pages which finances the magazine.

However, I do have a bit of a ‘double life’. No, I don’t wear a cape and fight crime but I do run a separate business that you might be interested in learning about…

So here I am, interviewing myself!!

What is your other business Helen?

I run AmbaScarlett Holistic Healing and Animal Healing

This seems very different to running a magazine, how did this all come about?

Well, I am still hugely passionate about local issues so wanted to continue the magazine, but I trained in Reiki and Reflexology around 14 years ago and felt a growing desire to start using these skills again.

Where do you run your business?

I have a room in Islip that I work from each Monday and I am mobile in and around the Thrapston area the rest of the week. I didn’t want to work from my home as I have a dog and not everyone likes dogs. I also wanted to help people who perhaps could not get out and about much or didn’t want to leave home come for an appointment, but equally I wanted a tranquil room for some of the time for those people who might have lively pets, children, live in parents etc who just wanted to relax and have a little ‘me time’ away from everything. I enjoy offering the best of both!

What treatments do you do?

I offer Reiki and Reflexology and a few variants from those. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing system, where the client is fully clothed and relaxing on my recliner, I place my hands upon them in various positions and the healing energy flows through me. I always say to people, just give it a go! Even the most sceptical person feels something – often a very deep relaxation. Reiki can be suitable for emotional issues such as anxiety and depression but also physical issues too.

Reflexology is where I massage and apply pressure to certain pressure points on your feet which in theory are related to points around your body, to promote healing and feelings of well-being.

I also offer reiki healing to animals. I am happy to discuss any of these before someone commits to a treatment.

There are other treatments in the pipeline too so keep up to date by liking www.facebook.com/ambascarlett

What is Animal Reiki?

Depending on who you ask, the answers may be different as it is quite a personal treatment to give (and receive). For me, I invite the animal to my Reiki space, either using thoughts or words, and the animal either agrees and accepts treatment or refuses – both of which are fine. The Reiki treatment is a meeting of hearts, reiki healing is sent from the practitioner (me) to the animal through my hands and heart. Animals will let me know where they want the Reiki and move their bodies to show me. It never ceases to delight me when I see an animal totally relax into the treatment, as when relaxation occurs then the body can begin to heal itself. Owners are often amazed to see their animal’s reaction.

How are you different to other salons or therapists?

I consider myself a healer or mender rather than a therapist. I often get told “I’ve had reflexology/reiki before but never like this!” It is something, I feel I was born to do rather than trained to do – although, of course I am fully trained, registered and insured!

I also feel my life leading up to this point helps me empathise with people, there is no problem or issue someone can talk about that will shock or surprise me, and I make a safe and comfortable space for people to just sit and chat if they wish.

So, do you have time for hobbies?

Self-care, particularly as a therapist, is hugely important. I enjoy meditation and mindfulness, which is interlinked with what I do, and I practice yoga at least once a week. Being able to take myself off into the local area walking my dog is very important to me, it helps me shed the day, let go of everyone’s separate issues and gives me time to ground myself. I often find my best ideas pop up during a dog walk as my head is ‘in the moment’ and not busy thinking about day to day things. We have a family boat on the River Great Ouse and we love the peace and tranquillity of a boating holiday around the Cambridgeshire and Norfolk areas. I love to paint stones too, it’s a very therapeutic hobby!

For more information

Helen Dawson

AmbaScarlett Holistic Healing www.facebook.com/ambascarlett

AmbaScarlett Animal Healing www.facebook.com/thrapstonanimalhealer

Email: helen@aspengirl.co.uk

Tel: 07799 627789

Planning Applications: 07 November 2018 WEEKLY LIST

Nov. 07 Planning Applications Comments Off

To add your comments to any planning applications – click on the ENC website or click the link below to go directly to the article you require.

Notice is given that the following applications have been received together with the last date for making representations:

Collyweston

18/01908/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Replacement dwelling at 16 Slate Drift Collyweston PE9 3PG

Deene

18/02061/FUL (08/12/2018)

(Art8) The use of the land for automotive logistics including storage of vehicles, vehicle parts and refurbishment of vehicles (Use Class B8), ancillary auctions and retention of ancillary office

building at car park and land Rockingham Motor Speedway Mitchell Road Corby

18/02062/FUL (08/12/2018)

(Art8)

The change of use of Rockingham Motor Speedway for automotive logistics, including open

storage of vehicles, vehicle parts and refurbishment of vehicles (Use Class B8). In addition

permission is also sought for the removal of the external (open air) speedway stands at Rockingham

Motor Speedway Mitchell Road Corby NN17 5AF

Deenethorpe

18/01612/FUL (08/12/2018)

(Art8) Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of two agricultural buildings (a dutch barn for straw storage and a livestock building) at Home Farm Lodge Deenethorpe Airfield Deenethorpe NN17 3AN

Duddington With Fineshade

18/02022/FUL (08/12/2018)

(LB/CA) Proposed detached two storey garage building at Corringham High Street Duddington PE9 3QE

18/02023/LBC (08/12/2018)

(LBRegs) Removal of part exising wall to allow for construction of new garage building at Corringham High Street Duddington PE9 3QE

Glapthorn

18/02045/VAR (01/12/2018)(Info)

Variation of condition 5 (approved plans) to allow the retention of balcony and patio doors

pursuant to planning application 15/01800/FUL: Two storey domestic extension with provision for a disabled person with attached single storey pitched roof single garage, car turntable and new reduced level access dated 15.12.2015 at The Cottage Benefield Road Glapthorn

18/02060/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

New first floor extension to side and rear of house and new single storey extension to rear

(replacing existing conservatory). New picked roofs to existing flat roof dormers at Hope Cottage

Main Street Glapthorn PE8 5BE

Hargrave

18/01831/FUL (08/12/2018)

(LBRegs)

Replace patio, extend retaining wall above the level of the patio in a white rendered finish,

erection of curved feature white rendered walling and planters within the garden, removal of two

sets of steps and addition of one new set of steps to rear of house – part retrospective at Box Tree

House Church Street Hargrave NN9 6BW

Higham Ferrers

18/01737/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Erection of a two storey, four bedroom dwelling with associated works at land at 53 Handcross Way Higham Ferrers

18/02012/FUL (08/12/2018)

(LB/CA) To install a porta cabin on the car park adjacent to the Sports Pavilion to house a book lending

service once the current library is shut at Sports Pavilion Vine Hill Drive Higham Ferrers

Islip

18/01964/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Formation of new car park and provision of internal access road to serve car park at Dodson and

Horrell Islip Furnace Site Kettering Road Islip NN14 3JW

Oundle

18/00789/VAR (08/12/2018)

(LB/CA) Variation of conditions 2, 7 and 8 pursuant to planning application 17/02014/FUL: Installation of new boundary gates, and internal and external alterations as detailed in the Schedule of Works

dated 25/10/2017 at 6 Duck Lane Oundle PE8 4DY

18/02016/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Demolish existing attached garage and build two storey extension with single storey double

garage. Reposition access drive at 16 Clifton Drive Oundle PE8

Polebrook

18/02064/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey porch extension, removal of conservatory, replacement with a single storey extension and rear second floor extension over existing at 7 Highfields Main Street Polebrook

PE8 5LN

Raunds

18/02081/FUL (08/12/2018)

(Art8) Total of GIA of 26,850 sqft providing 27,000 sqft of managed business space which will provide a mix of lettable office (17,500sqft) and business starter units (9,500sqft) all within a B1 use class (a/b/c),available on flexible letting terms within a high quality managed environment with shared facilities at Land Off A45 London Road Raunds NN9 6EG

Rushden

18/01972/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Construction of two detached two storey dwellings and two single garages, demolition of existing

building, alterations to access and associated works (revised submission to 18/00404/FUL) at 158 Wymington Road Rushden NN10 9LA

18/02063/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Two storey and single storey rear extensions at 27 Purvis Road Rushden NN10

18/02085/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Single storey rear extension at 30 Hayway Rushden NN10 6AG

Thrapston

18/01953/FUL (08/12/2018)

(LB/CA) Change of use of part of shop (A1) to create an additional 1 bed flat to rear ground floor of premises (C3) at 44 High Street Thrapston NN14 4JH

Thurning

18/02075/FUL (01/12/2018) (Info)

Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of new dwelling and triple garage block

at Hill Farm Buildings Barnwell Road Thurning PE8 5RH

Business Community Unites to “Ignite Christmas Cheer”

Nov. 07 Wellingborough & Great Doddington Comments Off

Members of Wellingborough’s business community have joined together to reward visitors to the town and “ignite Christmas cheer.”

Beginning on November 19^th visitors who spend £10 or more in participating stores will be awarded a scratch card for the chance to win thousands of prizes donated by those businesses taking part. Those lucky enough to receive a golden ticket will be entered into a grand prize draw to win a Dacia Sandero worth £7,780.

The promotion has been organised by the Wellingborough Business Improvement District (BID), which is paid for by local businesses through its Discover Wellingborough campaign to attract more people to the town centre.

Launched ahead of the Wellingborough Christmas Lights switch-on, taking place on Saturday, November 24^th from 5:30pm in the town centre, it is hoped both events will help to reinvigorate the town.

Together local acts will entertain the crowds before the big switch-on by the town’s mayor, Cllr Malcolm Ward.

John Cable, Executive Director of the BID, said: “Christmas is a magical time of year but it can also be an expensive time, so to add to the festive excitement and make the shopping experience a little more enjoyable, all members of the Business Improvement District have joined forces to reward shoppers and ignite Christmas cheer.

“Not only can visitors to the town be guaranteed free parking and an excellent choice of independent shops and restaurants, they also have the chance to win some fantastic prizes including a fantastic new car – Christmas is going to be very good for one lucky person.”

Those lucky enough to receive a golden ticket will be invited to attend a prize draw on Thursday, 20 December at 6:30pm in the Swansgate Shopping Centre where the winner of the Dacia Sandero, What Car? magazine’s best small car under £12,000 for the last six years, will be announced.

All members of the Business Improvement District are invited to join in.

Already planning next year’s events calendar, local businesses are always encouraged to get involved and should get in touch with the BID office if they would like to participate in future town centre events.

Have Your Say on Services Provided by East Northamptonshire Council

Nov. 07 Peterborough & Elton 1 comment

Residents can now give their views on how they think the council is performing via the annual council survey.

It’s an opportunity for residents to give their feedback on public services in the district and where they feel improvements could be made.

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “With further reductions in external funding predicted for the next few years, views from across the district will help to shape services and how money is spent so we urge residents to take part in the survey so all views can be considered.”

The short survey is available until 16 December 2018 on the council’s website at www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/residentssurvey Paper copies are also available at council offices and on request on 01832 742265.

For more information on this press release email communications@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk or call 01832 742217.