West Northamptonshire Council are currently consulting on three transport related strategies: the draft Active Travel Strategy, draft Rail Action Plan, and draft Mobility hub Action Plan. For more information see WNC Transport Consultation Poster Or go to West Northamptonshire Council’s consultation survey The consultation closes on the 27th January.
The Integrated Care Northamptonshire mobile vaccination van will be located at St Crispin Community Centre on Monday 8th December from 10am to 4pm. No appointment needed for our mobile clinics. Just drop by and get vaccinated. Flu and Covid vaccinations will be offered*. You can also receive a blood pressure check at the van or…
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Planting Day in partnership with The Land Trust on Sunday, 30th November 2025. Together, we filled four shrub beds with an attractive variety of perennials and planted daffodils along with other small bulbs in the suds area on Ashby Wood Drive. Councillors Mark Watson, Matthew Kinton, Michael…
West Northamptonshire Council’s highways contractor Kier have informed us of carriageway repairs on Walter Tull Way: What’s Happening? Carriageway repairs – Utilising our Roadmender machine, we will be carrying out some carriageway patch repairs on Walter Tull Way. Please note that this is not a resurfacing scheme. Where: Walter Tull Way, Northampton When: Monday 1st…
Upton Meadows Primary School is looking for a co-opted (community) governor to join its Local Governing Body! Would you like to help shape the future of our next generation? Can you offer support and guidance for our school and the children of our community? Are you a team player and able to build supportive, professional…
Upton residents have raised concerns about unauthorised traveller encampments and increased fly tipping near St Crispin Drive, close to the Greek Orthodox Church of St Neophytos. The former road, now owned by Upton Parish Council, was once the driveway to St Crispin Hospital and is often called “the Old Kent Road” or “The Drive.” We…
In 2022, Upton Parish Council planted four trees as part of “The Queen’s Green Canopy,” celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Over time, the wooden stands holding the commemorative plaques became damaged, and some of the plaques became detached. With permission from The Land Trust, the silver plaques have now been reinstated on the dwarf…
Upton Parish Council and the Duston & District Royal British Legion invite residents and guests to gather at The Wooden Soldier, Upton Memorial Car Park, Berrywood Road, Upton NN5 4XD for a short service of remembrance and a wreath laying on Tuesday 11th November 2025. The service will commence at 10:50am. Please note, Upton Memorial…
Upton Memorial Car Park will be CLOSED from 6pm Sunday 26th October until 6pm Monday 27th October to allow essential maintenance and treeworks. Please find alternative parking during these times. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Upton residents came together for a Light of Hope community event on Saturday 11 October at The Elgar Centre in Upton. The free event was open to everyone and combined a Walk of Light and a celebration of Diwali, while raising funds for local charity, The Lewis Foundation. Supported with funding from Upton Parish Council,…