Author: Vicky Smith
Latest Newsletter from the Northants Police Fire and Crime Commissioner
Read how the PFCC has been working on behalf of the people of Northamptonshire in this monthly round-up.
Please click here to view the newsletter.
Posted: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:09 by Vicky Smith
Northamptonshire Advanced Motorists
Four young drivers in Northamptonshire have become the latest graduates of a scheme working to improve the safety of the county's roads, taking the number of drivers who have now passed the Northampton Advanced Motorists advanced driving course to more than 1,000.
The IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driving Course gives drivers of all ages and levels of experience the opportunity to enhance their skills, enjoy... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:09 by Vicky Smith
Planned Closure - A45 East - Sunday 26th January
Information received this morning from Highways England.
Highways England wish to notify you that for safety reasons, their contractor Western Power Distribution, will have one lane closed on the A45 Eastbound between Rushden Lakes roundabout & Chowns Mill roundabout, Sunday 26th January from 0700hrs to 1400hrs, please plan your journey as some delay may be encountered.
Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:53 by Vicky Smith
Help Save Wilby Parish Council
Three of the seven existing Wilby Parish Councillors have indicated they will not be standing for re-election in May 2020. If you feel you have the time and inclination to join us in serving the community in which we live in then please contact our clerk (see above) to find out more. To be eligible you must have lived in Wilby or have owned property here for a minimum of 1 year.
The attached document... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:44 by Vicky Smith
Help Save Wilby Parish Council From Extinction
Three Wilby Parish Councillors have announced their intention not to stand for re-election in May 2020. If you feel you have the time and inclination to join us in serving the community in which we live in then please contact our clerk (see above) to find out more. To be eligible you must have lived in Wilby or have owned property here for a minimum of 1 year.
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:22 by Vicky Smith
Operation Viper Intelligence Request
The production and distribution of cannabis is illegal and we offer a zero tolerance to this type of serious and organised crime.
As a reminder, here are some of the possible signs you might see should someone be cultivating cannabis:
Sometimes, properties are rented accommodation, and when tenants move in, they'll bring a lot of equipment with them. This could include ventilation equipment, lighting... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:08 by Vicky Smith
County Councillor's Report January 2020
Please click on the link below to read the up-to-date report form Cllr Robert Gough.
https://mailchi.mp/a10168282404/county-council-report-january-2020?e=d3035bd783
Posted: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:52 by Vicky Smith
Counterfeit Banknote Training
What do I do if I get a counterfeit banknote?
Counterfeit banknotes are rare and also worthless.
We cannot reimburse you for counterfeit banknotes. If you suspect that you have a counterfeit banknote, please take it to your nearest police station. The police should fill out an NCO-1 form and provide you with a receipt and incident number. The suspect notes will be sent to the National Crime Agency and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:50 by Vicky Smith
1st Conviction for Operation Snap, Northants
A motorist who was caught on a cycle-cam overtaking a cyclist in excess of 90mph has become the first person to be convicted at court as part of Northamptonshire Police's Operation Snap.
Denzel Masawi of Sunningdale Drive in Rushden, was convicted at Wellingborough Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday, December 16) after pleading not guilty to driving in excess of a 30mph speed limit.
The 26-year-old... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:07 by Vicky Smith
Consent
Police are relaunching the #NoConsentNoSex campaign, timed to coincide with the festive party season.
The two-week digital media campaign, which is supported by Serenity, Northamptonshire Rape Crisis and Voice, aims to raise awareness of sexual crime and in particular highlight the issue of consent. It delivers the stark message that sex without consent is rape or sexual assault.
Through a series of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:41 by Vicky Smith
