Parish Council Monthly Surgery

Saturday 25th November 2023

10-11am - Long Buckby Library

Come along and speak with a couple of your parish councillors, raise any concerns you have, or find out about any projects that are coming up, or just for a general chat.  This session will be hosted by the Julie Hill and David Stoddart

We look forward to meeting with you.

The next Meeting of Long Buckby Parish Council will be held on Monday 13th November 2023 in Buckby Library & Hub at 7:30pm. 

If you wish to speak during public time, ideally please contact the Clerk, Sue Porter, ideally in advance of the meeting.

A copy of the Agenda for the Meeting is available to view here

Please visit the West Northamptonshire Consultation Hub for more information about all consultation or engagement activities.

Give us your views on the interim bus policy priorities

We are developing a new interim bus policy, and we would like your view on the three priorities we have identified to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and reliable public transport.

The feedback we receive from this will help us to shape the interim bus policy and feed into the development of a future Local Transport Plan.

This survey closes midnight 12 November 2023.

Please visit the Give us your views on the interim bus policy priorities overview for further information and to complete the short survey.

Have your say on extending measures to curb anti-social behaviour in Daventry

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking residents’ views on renewing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Daventry to help tackle nuisance and problem behaviour.

The current PSPO covering the Daventry area was introduced in 2020 in response to issues of anti-social behaviour and nuisance in the town centre.

A PSPO is a power that allows councils to impose restrictions on a defined area to tackle problem behaviour under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. 

It can deal with persistent and unreasonable nuisances and anti-social behaviour that has a negative effect on the quality of life for the local community in a particular area and intends to help ensure that members of the public and local communities can use and enjoy open areas and public spaces.

There is a legal requirement for the Council to have evidence to show the need for orders to be adopted, varied, or extended, therefore this consultation will be used to gather residents’ views on extending the PSPO for a further 3 years, up to December 2026. 

The current Order prohibits: 

Consumption of alcohol in unauthorised or unlicensed open areas, for example on streets

Riding a bike or scooter when requested not to do so by the Police or a Council authorised person

Busking when requested not to do so by the Police or a Council authorised person

Parking a vehicle in a manner which causes harassment alarm or distress

Behaving antisocially outside of a school

The following provides a summary of what the renewed PSPO will cover. The PSPO disallows: 

The use of intoxicating substances, this includes illegal or psychoactive substances 

Having an item in possession to use/take an intoxicating substance, this includes needles and smoking devices that are not e-cigarettes 

Consumption of alcohol or having an open container of alcohol in unauthorised or unlicensed open areas, for example on streets 

Urinating or defecating in public places, unless a toilet has been provided for that purpose 

Spitting 

Riding a bike or scooter when requested not to do so by the Police or a council authorised person 

Busking when requested not to do so by the Police or a council authorised person 

Cllr David Smith, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Engagement and Regulatory Services, said: "The Council is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and creating safer communities, which is why we’re proposing to extend this Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and keep these measures in place.

“We welcome the views of all local people and businesses and I hope everyone who cares about Daventry will take the opportunity to give us their feedback as part of this consultation.”

The consultation closes at midnight on Sunday, 24 October 2023. Anyone who would like to share their views about extending the Daventry PSPO can take part in the online survey via the Council’s Consultation Hub

The next Meeting of Long Buckby Parish Council will be held on Monday 9th October 2023 in Buckby Library & Hub at 7:30pm. 

If you wish to speak during public time, ideally please contact the Clerk, Sue Porter, ideally in advance of the meeting.

A copy of the Agenda for the Meeting is available to view here

Choirs Performing For Motor Neurone Disease Charity

Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC), renowned for tirelessly raising money for great causes, has adopted the Northampton based charity, Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) as its main beneficiary for the year and will dedicate the proceeds from its forthcoming annual concert to help reach its fundraising target for this very worthwhile charity.

The concert “In Unison” will be held at Northampton High School, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU on Saturday 28 October starting at 7:30pm.

NMVC will be joined by a small “scratch” choir of eight local men recruited earlier in the year specifically to sing at this concert in support of MNDA. Under the guidance of NMVC Musical Director, Stephen Bell, the recruits have been busy learning a selection of songs for them to perform alongside NMVC.

Also performing will be the hugely talented and award-winning Kettering ladies choir, The Decibelles, under its Musical Director, Joshua Daniel. Having a ladies choir perform at one of its concerts will be an exciting first for the men of NMVC who are busy rehearsing two fabulous songs to sing in harmony with The Decibelles - “Come What May” from the 2001 film, Moulin Rouge and “Let The River Run” from the 1988 film, Working Girl.

NMVC will be conducted by its Musical Director, Stephen Bell who will also compere the evening in his usual, inimitable style.

Tickets for what promises to be an exciting and spectacular evening of music are priced at £15 inclusive of booking fee and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/NMVC or by telephoning Phil Temple 07806 846282.

NMVC Chairman, Mark York says “This is certainly going to be a night to remember, with something for everyone! Tickets will sell fast so get yours now and don’t miss what will be a wonderful concert in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association”. 

Is your organisation looking for additional funds for its latest project? 

The William Joseph Haynes Charity makes grants “for the advancement and general benefit of the parishioners of the parish of Long Buckby …  for which provision is not made out of rates, taxes or other public funds …”
All applications for grants must be made in writing and include a copy of your organisation’s latest statement of accounts.
Applications should be received by Friday, 22^nd September and the next meeting of the Trustees will take place on Friday, 13^th October 2023.

For more information, or assistance with your application, please contact:

The Clerk to The Trustees at pat@ellisemail.co.uk

The next Meeting of Long Buckby Parish Council will be held on Monday 11th September 2023 in Buckby Library & Hub at 7:30pm. 

If you wish to speak during public time, ideally please contact the Clerk, Sue Porter, ideally in advance of the meeting.

A copy of the Agenda for the Meeting is available to view here