Upton Parish Council is hosting three community litter picking events this March, and everyone is welcome to take part. These sessions are a great way to meet neighbours, enjoy some fresh air, and help keep our parish looking its best. Free equipment: bin bags and litter pickers provided What to bring: please wear suitable…
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…
Councillor Kinton took on board requests from residents of The Hawthorns that a bench at the top of the hill by St Crispin retirement home would be a welcome resting place on their way to the shops and other locations in St Crispin. Councillor Ingram heard requests from The Wellbeing Walks group that a bench…
Upton Parish Council (UPC) in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), is beginning essential maintenance work at St Crispin Cemetery Gardens – an important historic site in Upton. Originally part of St Crispin Hospital, the cemetery has long been a place of remembrance for those who lived and passed away there. The project aims to…
The Parish Council have installed two new memorial benches to commemorate and the life and service of Cllr Shaun Pape who sadly died last year. Cllr Pape had served on Upton Parish Council for very many years and is sadly missed.