Councillor Mark Watson and Councillor Michael Warnes (pictured) have been busy in Upton Square. Our wooden fingerpost sign had broken at soil level – a combination of rot and poor installation. Thanks to Mark and Mike, the post has now been reinstated with a stronger footing. We’re also pleased to announce the installation of a…
West Northamptonshire Council’s Highways team has informed us of essential site investigation works taking place on Upton Way in early February. These works include coring, ground‑penetrating radar surveys, asbestos testing, and drainage inspections. 📅 When Monday 9 February – Thursday 12 February 2026 Working hours: 8pm – 6am The road will be open as…
West Northamptonshire Council are intending on carrying out carriageway repairs on St Crispin Drive. To undertake this work safely will require that the road from Kent Road South roundabout to the entrance of St Luke’s Primary School, will be closed for 3 days at off peak times (09:30 to 14:30). It is expected that the…
Officers from our local neighbourhood policing team will be visiting Upton Square with the Neighbourhood Beat Bus on Monday 12th January 15:30 to 16:30. Please come along and speak with officers about any concerns you may have about crime and policing in Upton. Tell us about local crime and anti-social behaviour concerns Share information about…
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…