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Horse riding to be banned completely in Hazelborough Woods
Horse riding will not be permitted in the wood as of 20th February 2017. Despite requests for riders to stay on hard tracks, many have not done so and caused damage to grassy rides, which harms the ecology of the woods and makes the rides difficult to walk on.
Forestry Commission's Forester explains:
Dear Silverstone Parish Council,
We have recently taken a decision to remove the right for horse riders... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:50 by Peter Byng
Grand Prix - future position clarified
The British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) owners of Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit wishes to make clear that recent press reports suggesting that talks have been unsuccessful and that the British Grand Prix will definitely be dropped after 2019 are speculative and wrong.
According to John Grant, Chairman of the BRDC, "Our objective is to preserve the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for many years... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:59 by Peter Byng
Work to begin on new gateway to Towcester
The expansion of Towcester will start on Monday, 6 February with the construction of a new A5 roundabout immediately south of the town.
The roundabout will provide access to the first phase of the Towcester Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE), and create a new gateway feature for the town in front of the Grade I listed Chain Lodge entrance to Towcester Racecourse.
There is outline planning permission for... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:52 by James Laband
Parish Plan - Updated version
Following the public consultation exercise last month, the Parish Plan and Design Statement has been updated to take into account the views of respondents. It is this updated version that is being submitted for consideration and approval by South Northamptonshire Council.
Posted: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:08 by Peter Byng
Good attendance at Neighbourhood Planning Information Session
The meeting was attended by 30 residents, 7 Councillors, a representative from ACRE and one non villager from Wellingborough.
The advantages and disadvantages of progressing from a Parish Plan and developing a Neighbourhood Plan were discussed in detail, led by Andy d'Arcy, Lead Officer Planning Policy, on behalf of the District Council. Many questions were raised and points discussed, but this was... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:57 by Peter Byng
Significant industrial planning application submitted
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for 10 no. commercial units (Use class B1) covering approximately 3650 sq metres, and associated car parking. Solar Park, Attenuation pond, Landscape works and Site access at Land North Of Silverstone Fields Farm A43 Oxford Road Towcester.
For details, see South Northants Planning Department - reference S/2017/0018/MAO
Comments may be made via the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:53 by Peter Byng
Parish Council approves amended Parish Plan.
At its meeting on Monday, the Parish Councillors present voted unanimously to support the amended Parish Plan and Village Design Statement, following the support the draft document had received at the exhibition last month. The amended version will be added to the website in the not too distant future. It strengthens the nature conservation case and stresses the importance of "The green heart of the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:34 by Peter Byng
Citizens Advice FREE Energy Advice Service
Northamptonshire Citizen Advice are offering FREE sessions of their Energy Advice Service.
Posted: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:51 by James Laband
"Silverstone plans set to supercharge South Northants economy"
SNC Press release states:
Tens of millions of pounds could pour in to the South Northants economy and thousands of jobs could be created following the approval of a mixed use development on the outskirts of Silverstone Circuit.
This week, South Northamptonshire Council (SNC) approved plans submitted by leaseholders MEPC for a new technology park, hotel, education facilities and a social hub on land around... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:47 by Peter Byng
School moving date confirmed
In a letter to parents, the Headmaster of Silverstone C.E. Primary School announces that the transfer from the old buildings to the new school will take place over the half term of the Summer term. While the staff get sorted out, the children will get an extra week's half term holiday. The last day at the old schools will be Friday May 26th. Furniture removing will take place from Tuesday to Friday... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:23 by Peter Byng
