Author: Emma Gibson
M1 Road Closures 26th September - 16th October 2022
Please find below the updated traffic management bulletin for the M1 junction 13 to 16 upgrade for week commencing 26 September and includes closure information until Sunday 16 October 2022. The information also includes closures for the Northampton Gateway Project, highlighted in yellow.
Roadworks affect all journeys, which is why it is important they are completed as quickly and safely as possible.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:27 by Emma Gibson
Upgrade programme: Update on M1 Junctions 13-16 – continuation of phased opening
Since opening the first section of the upgrade between junction 13 (Milton Keynes south) and Newport Pagnell Services in March, we've continued to work to improve the rest of the scheme between Newport Pagnell and junction 16 (Upper Heyford Interchange).
Four lanes on the M1 between Newport Pagnell Services and junction 15 are expected to be available to traffic on Thursday 22 September 2022. We expect... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:29 by Emma Gibson
M1 Road Closures 14th September - 2nd October 2022
Please find below the updated traffic management bulletin for the M1 junction 13 to 16 upgrade for week commencing 12 September and includes closure information until Sunday 1 October 2022. The information also includes closures for the Northampton Gateway Project, highlighted in yellow.
Please note the M1 J13 to 16 scheme will not have any planned closures from 6am on Friday 16 September to 6am on... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:04 by Emma Gibson
National Silence
A one-minute silence is being held at 8 pm (20:00) on Sunday 18 September 2022, the day before the Queen's Funeral.
It is now confirmed that the funeral of The Queen will be held in Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September 2022, which has been designated as a bank holiday.
Services in memory of Queen Elizabeth II are set to take place in Northampton and Kettering on Sunday, 18 September. Please click... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:58 by Emma Gibson
Books of Condolence
There will be a book of condolence at St Edmunds church. Opening hours are 9am to 4pm.
There are also books at West Northants Council sites:
Opening times are as follows:
- Great Hall, Northampton Guildhall: 8.30am to 6pm (Saturdays 9.30am to 5pm)
- Towcester Forum: 9am to 5pm
- Daventry Lodge Road: 9am to 5pm
Please be aware that during peak periods there may be queues.
The book of condolence will be closed on... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:42 by Emma Gibson
In memory of HM The Queen
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family following news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed.
We will keep our website updated with details of how you can access books of condolence, both physical and online, as soon as that information is available. We will also post updates on our
website on local services and events to mark Her Majesty's passing.
Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:55 by Emma Gibson
M1 Road Closures 1 - 17th September 2022
Please find below the amended traffic management bulletin for the M1 junction 13 to 16 upgrade for week commencing 30 August until Sunday 18 September 2022. The information also includes closures for the Northampton Gateway Project, highlighted in yellow.
Roadworks affect all journeys, which is why it is important they are completed as quickly and safely as possible. We are keeping all aspects of our... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:40 by Emma Gibson
Northampton Bike Park
Police are urging cyclists not to use the trails at the Northampton Bike Park situated on the former Hardingstone 9 golf course, as the trails have not yet opened and work is still ongoing by developers. For updates on when the park will open, please monitor West Northamptonshire Council & Northamptonshire Sport.
The Northampton South Neighbourhood Policing Team have been visiting the park frequently... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:41 by Emma Gibson
M1 Road Closures 24th August - 11th September
Please find below the amended traffic management bulletin for the M1 junction 13 to 16 upgrade for week commencing 22 August, with amendments in red. This update includes closure information until Sunday 11 September 2022. The information also includes closures for the Northampton Gateway Project, highlighted in yellow.
Roadworks affect all journeys, which is why it is important they are completed as... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:52 by Emma Gibson
M1 Road Closures 1-14th August 2022
lease find below the amended traffic management bulletin for the M1 junction 13 to 16 upgrade for week commencing 25 July, with amendments in red. This update includes closure information until Sunday 14 August 2022. The information also includes closures for the Northampton Gateway Project, highlighted in yellow.
Roadworks affect all journeys, which is why it is important they are completed as quickly... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:53 by Emma Gibson
