According to a press release from WNC the new JCB Pothole Pro machine has patched 12,500 sq metres of roadway since coming into use in August 23. WNC claim that they have used the machine for 152 days. While this may seem like a lot, JCB sales brochure state the machine is capable of 250 […]
Why do WNC run the Pothole Pro Machine at one third of its capacity? Read More »
You may be aware that recently a planning application for 23 houses has been submitted to West Northants Council for land off Drovers Way. The application is Reference Number 2024/0642/MAF or WNC website https://wnc.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display/2024/0642/MAF If you wish to comment either in favour or against this proposal you can make comments on the website or sent
Potterspury – 23 HOUSES off Drovers Way? Read More »
What has Mold to do for the Conservatives to drop him? Stephen Mold is an embarrassment, Stephen Mold must immediately resign. What does he have to do before the local Conservatives will tell him it’s time to go? Why does the local party tolerate almost daily humiliation their resident jester brings? His latest outburst calling
I have written to the Chief Constable to enquire what is the policy of the police for leaving an accident scene in a potentially dangerous situation. At around 2.15 on Saturday 9 March I was on my way home on the A508, there is a temporary traffic light to facilitate gas pipe works by Cadent.
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The application for a Planning in Principle at Longcroft Lane Paulerspury was brought to planning committee, called in my fellow ward member William Barter. This site had an identical application that was refused and dismissed at appeal. The second application has the words ‘self build’ applied to use a crow bar this application through. It
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The policy of highways maintenance within WNC is that of the management of decline. An estimate £250 million back log of repairs is required to the local road and footpath network. I, with Independent colleagues Paul Clark and Sue Sharpes proposed to add £2m to the repairs budget. This was only to replace a
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News Release From Ian McCord – Independent Councillor for Deanshanger Ward – West Northants Council Release Date: Immediate – 16 Feb 24 Pot Hole Repair Funds must not be cut Ian McCord and the Independent Group at West Northants Council has submitted an amendment to the West Northants Council (WNC) budget to prevent a £2m
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The law, available here, Schedule 6 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 states clearly that there should be a minimum of 2 Independent persons on the Police, Fire and Crime Panel. Recently one of those independent members, resigned, just ONE remains, Pauline Woodhouse. Is the Panel therefore lawfully constituted? If it is
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An amendment to the WNC Budget has been submitted by Cllr Ian McCord on behalf of the Independent Group seeking to restore a £1.9 million loss of funding to roads maintenance. On Tuesday 13 February WNC Cabinet approved its final budget for the year. As part of the Budget the scrutiny
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The A422 Buckingham Road will have a series over overnight closures to allow for resurfacing. When: Mon 26 Feb to Sat 9 March – weekday working only Time: 8pm till 6am Where: The road will be closed from the Esso garage to College Lane. Access for residents/businesses within the closure will be maintained where possible.
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