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A45 Chowns Mill - Revised road closure notification

Due to the adverse weather conditions, tonight's planned closure of the A6 between Chowns Mill and Irthlingborough has been cancelled

Please see revised schedule.

East Northamptonshire Council have issued the following statement:-

Due to the dangerous conditions of the roads, there will be no waste collection today (Monday 25th January 2021). These will now take place this Saturday.

All collections from tomorrow will stay as normal. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Please share with anyone who may not be on social media.

Firstly, can we thank residents for their... Read More »

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Ashmac Construction Limited are requiring to plane out and resurface a section of John Clark Way, Rushden, between A6 and Tyne Way roundabout.To undertake this work safely will require that the road is closed for up to two days at off peak times with the works due to commence on the 16th February 2021.

A closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=120507621

A new gate has been installed on a spur road off a roundabout on the A6 in Rushden to prevent criminals from dumping waste illegally.

In August 2020, following a series of fly tipping incidents at this spot, officers from East Northamptonshire Council (ENC), alongside FCC Environment, Northamptonshire Highways and the local farmer, met to decide the best way forward and it was decided that a permanent... Read More »

A45 Chowns Mill - Road Closure NotificationPlease be advised that Highways England will be carrying out planned overnight road closures of the A6 arm of the Chowns Mill roundabout, followed by a full weekend closure of the A45 between Rushden Lakes and Chowns MillThe closures are necessary to allow preparation for road formation works and for the safety of the public and staff.

Rough Sleeper Severe Weather ProvisionThis facility is only for rough sleepers currently in the East Northamptonshire District. All Local Authorities are required to operate a rough sleeper provision therefore rough sleepers in other areas should contact their local council for assistance.Due to the current severe weather, the Council has activated it's Severe Weather Scheme for rough sleepers. This... Read More »

We are pleased to announce that a new defibrillator has been installed at Hall Park and is located at the new accessible toilet, next door to Rushden Museum.

Defibrillators are medical devices that help and support a rescue for a patient in cardiac arrest, working to restore their heart rhythm before emergency services arrive and improving the patient's survival rate.

"If a defibrillator is used within... Read More »

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Rushden Town Council annually allocates a sum of money to help local organisations to support the local community by way of Community Grants. However, because of Covid-19, we understand that many local charities and organisations are now struggling to meet their day-to-day running costs. In response to this, we are offering emergency 'battle fund' grants to help local groups continue... Read More »

Information received this afternoon regarding Highways England - A45 Chowns Mill - Road closure notification

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