Government lays unitary legislation before Parliament
Hat-trick for Corby hospice
Corby Council buys up new homes at Priors Hall and Oakley Vale
Plans go in for huge 4,500-home Corby West development
Housing developers have submitted plans which could see 4,500 homes and four schools built in Corby. The plans for the 270-hectare area known as the West Corby Urban Extension - land west of the A6003 Uppingham Road and south of the A427 Corby Road - have formally been submitted to Corby Council. If approved, the development would have three times as many houses as were recorded in Weldon and Gretton combined in the 2011 census. The application, by Great Oakley Farms Ltd, Rockingham Castle Estate, Taylor Wimpey and BDW Trading, has been in the offing for some time after a consultation was launched in September 2015.
The finished development will also see shops, local centres, employment areas, three primary schools, one secondary school, accommodation for the elderly and road improvements. The West Corby website says: “The proposals aim to deliver at least 4,500 new homes over the next 15 years, supported by new employment, local shops, schools, open space and investment in the local road network. “The promoters have brought together an experienced team of designers and consultants to develop the design proposals. “The site is identified to deliver a strategic new development as part of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, the planning document which maps out growth in Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and East Northamptonshire to 2031.
The finished development will also see shops, local centres, employment areas, three primary schools, one secondary school, accommodation for the elderly and road improvements. The West Corby website says: “The proposals aim to deliver at least 4,500 new homes over the next 15 years, supported by new employment, local shops, schools, open space and investment in the local road network. “The promoters have brought together an experienced team of designers and consultants to develop the design proposals. “The site is identified to deliver a strategic new development as part of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, the planning document which maps out growth in Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and East Northamptonshire to 2031.
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Inspector says tackling violence in Corby is her top priority
The sector commander for Corby has said reducing violence is her main priority after taking control of the area.Inspector Julie Mead took over as sector commander for Corby less than three months ago but has already been out meeting key people in the borough and finding out what they want her and her team to focus on.
She attended a meeting of the full council to introduce herself and encourage councillors to get in touch with any issues.
Regular meetings are to be held with the council’s chief executive Norman Stronach to keep up-to-date with what’s going on and Insp Mead also recently met with Corby mayor Cllr Julie Riley.
Insp Mead said: “It’s been really good, I am settling in, finding out what’s been going on and who the main guys are.”
But as well as getting out and meeting people, Insp Mead has already started working on tackling what she has said is her main priority since returning to Corby.
She said: “The main worry with Corby is violence so violence is my priority here.
She attended a meeting of the full council to introduce herself and encourage councillors to get in touch with any issues.
Regular meetings are to be held with the council’s chief executive Norman Stronach to keep up-to-date with what’s going on and Insp Mead also recently met with Corby mayor Cllr Julie Riley.
Insp Mead said: “It’s been really good, I am settling in, finding out what’s been going on and who the main guys are.”
But as well as getting out and meeting people, Insp Mead has already started working on tackling what she has said is her main priority since returning to Corby.
She said: “The main worry with Corby is violence so violence is my priority here.
Corby: The cheapest place to live within 100 miles of London
The statistics, which used Zoopla zed-index sold prices, looked at towns and cities in the overground rail network across the UK.
Corby was the cheapest place to live within 100 miles of the capital with an average house price of £163,000.
7 drink weekly limit in new alcohol guidelines
New alcohol guidelines have been issued across the UK, tightening up the previous rules around what is regarded as “safe” drinking levels.The advices advises that it’s safest not to drink regularly more than 14 units per week, to keep health risks from drinking alcohol to a low level.
If you do drink as much as 14 units per week, it is best to spread this evenly over three days or more. If you have one or two heavy drinking sessions, you increase your risks of death from long-term illnesses and from accidents and injuries. |
The last official guidelines on drinking were published in 1995 and much has changed since then. Numerous studies have shown that alcohol is linked to cancer, with even low or moderate levels raising the risk of seven types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancer. While the absolute risks may be small, the general agreement is that there is no longer a “safe” drinking limit for alcohol. But, taking account of the fact that many people do enjoy a drink, the UK’s chief medical officers have said that the risk of disease can remain “low” if people drink 14 or less units per week.
Examples of the recommended weekly intake of 14 units of alcohol:
14 single measures of spirits (ABV 37.5%)
Seven pints of average-strength (4%) lager
Nine and one-third 125ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Seven 175ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Four and two-thirds 250ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Examples of the recommended weekly intake of 14 units of alcohol:
14 single measures of spirits (ABV 37.5%)
Seven pints of average-strength (4%) lager
Nine and one-third 125ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Seven 175ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Four and two-thirds 250ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
Longer opening hours for Post Office branches in Corby
The Post Office is to open a modernised ‘main’ Post Office at Studfall Avenue Post Office at 178, Studfall Avenue, Corby, at 1pm on Wednesday, February 3, after closing at 5.30pm on Thursday, January 28, for refurbishment.
There will be two main screened counters, which will be open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
There will also be a Post Office service point, offering selected services, which will be open during the store’s opening hours of 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and from 8am to 1pm on Sunday.
The changes mean an extra 32 extra hours of Post Office services a week including Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon.
The branch will open earlier and close later, and also marks an end to lunchtime closing to make it more convenient for customers.
Alternative branches to use during the closure include Rockingham Road Post Office at 15, The Jamb, Corby, and Willowbrook Road Post Office at 356, Willowbrook Road, Corby.
Post Office area manager Michael Brennan said: “We know how important Post Office services are to residents in this area of Corby.
There will be two main screened counters, which will be open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
There will also be a Post Office service point, offering selected services, which will be open during the store’s opening hours of 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and from 8am to 1pm on Sunday.
The changes mean an extra 32 extra hours of Post Office services a week including Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon.
The branch will open earlier and close later, and also marks an end to lunchtime closing to make it more convenient for customers.
Alternative branches to use during the closure include Rockingham Road Post Office at 15, The Jamb, Corby, and Willowbrook Road Post Office at 356, Willowbrook Road, Corby.
Post Office area manager Michael Brennan said: “We know how important Post Office services are to residents in this area of Corby.
Proposals for a new neighbourhood at West Corby
Proposals for a new neighbourhood at West Corby are being promoted by The Great Oakley and Rockingham Castle Estates alongside experienced house builders Barratt Developments and Taylor Wimpey. The proposals aim to deliver at least 4,000 new homes over the next 15 years, supported by new employment, local shops, schools, open space and investment in the local road network. The promoters have brought together an experienced team of designers and consultants to develop the design proposals.
The site is identified to deliver a strategic new development as part of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, the planning document which maps out growth in Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering and East Northamptonshire to 2031.
The West Corby promoters are working together to draw up plans for an outline planning application, which will set out a master plan for the area, showing how new houses, schools, community facilities and employment land can be delivered on the site.
We would like to involve local residents and groups in shaping these proposals, so we’ll be holding various consultation events over the next few months as well as keeping you updated online. You can also call us on 0800 148 8911.
More information about the emerging proposals can be found on the next few pages. You can also download key documents from the consultation as it progresses here.
- See more at: http://www.westcorby.com
A list of more than 50 Corby companies which welcome breastfeeding mothers has been released.
Following the agreement of the Breastfeeding Policy and Guidance last year, Corby Council has now produced and released the list of companies across the borough which welcome breastfeeding mothers.
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Mobile operators are now offering 4G mobile services across the UK. Digital TV and 4G mobile services both use parts of the radio spectrum – that is bands of frequencies – to reach us. The 800 MHz frequencies used by some 4G services are next to frequencies used for Freeview. There is a very small chance this may cause disruption to your Freeview service.
Could this affect you? Visit Website at https://at800.tv/
Snatchill Area now has a Village Green
Congratulations go to the Merestone Road Park Residents who have been successful in getting Village green status for their play area. A special thanks to Lewis Folkes who has chaired all the meetings over the past couple of years and along with his team of volunteers has led the Residents to this successful outcome. Lewis made the announcement on Wednesday 18th
June at a meeting held in the evening at the Irish Centre, Patrick Road, Corby. There was a Photoshoot on the Village Green on Sunday 22nd June to publisize the Residents achievement in the next edition of the Corby Telegraph.
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Street Lighting
Reporting street lights
Street lighting issues are now managed by Balfour Beatty.
You can contact Balfour Beatty by one of the following options:
Reporting street lights
Street lighting issues are now managed by Balfour Beatty.
You can contact Balfour Beatty by one of the following options:
- Fault report number: 0800 0850 257
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.lightingnorthamptonshire.com
More than 60 businesses are receiving help from the Growing Corby programme less than two months after it began.
The scheme aims to help firms launch and expand.
The scheme aims to help firms launch and expand.
Cash boost for Northamptonshire superfast broadband project
Northamptonshire’s superfast broadband project has been given a £5.5m boost.
This latest contribution from the Government means Northamptonshire County Council can make early progress on the next stage of the Superfast Northamptonshire project, which will see superfast broadband provision extended further and to some of the harder to reach areas of the county.
Northamptonshire’s superfast broadband project has been given a £5.5m boost.
This latest contribution from the Government means Northamptonshire County Council can make early progress on the next stage of the Superfast Northamptonshire project, which will see superfast broadband provision extended further and to some of the harder to reach areas of the county.
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People are being asked to help protect elderly and vulnerable people from doorstep crime and rogue traders.
Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards are asking people across the county to sign up for a scheme to help reduce these types of crimes.
The Doorstep crime Action Network – known as DAN – brings together police, trading standards, members of the public and a variety of public, private, voluntary and community organisations, to help tackle doorstep crime in Northamptonshire.
The network has been in place for more than four years and more people are being encouraged to sign up.
Anyone in the community can become part of the Doorstep crime Action Network by keeping a look out and passing on gentle reminders to help prevent vulnerable people from becoming a victim of doorstep crime.
“There is also a dedicated doorstep crime hotline. If you suspect that doorstep rogue traders or distraction burglars are operating in your community or targeting someone you know, please report it by calling 0345 23 07 702.
Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards are asking people across the county to sign up for a scheme to help reduce these types of crimes.
The Doorstep crime Action Network – known as DAN – brings together police, trading standards, members of the public and a variety of public, private, voluntary and community organisations, to help tackle doorstep crime in Northamptonshire.
The network has been in place for more than four years and more people are being encouraged to sign up.
Anyone in the community can become part of the Doorstep crime Action Network by keeping a look out and passing on gentle reminders to help prevent vulnerable people from becoming a victim of doorstep crime.
“There is also a dedicated doorstep crime hotline. If you suspect that doorstep rogue traders or distraction burglars are operating in your community or targeting someone you know, please report it by calling 0345 23 07 702.
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Serenity
Serenity is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
They provide a sensitive and confidential service to anyone in Northamptonshire who has been a victim of rape or serious sexual assault *
Serenity is there to support you – you don’t have to tell the police if you don’t wish to
They provide a safe and confidential environment, where you can get the information you need to make the decisions about what you want to do next and explore what choices and support agencies are available.
The service is available FREE, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides a range of resources including medical examination, sexual health assessment, referrals to other services, collection of forensic samples, information and help about reporting, and a range of support & information services.
Serenity is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
They provide a sensitive and confidential service to anyone in Northamptonshire who has been a victim of rape or serious sexual assault *
Serenity is there to support you – you don’t have to tell the police if you don’t wish to
They provide a safe and confidential environment, where you can get the information you need to make the decisions about what you want to do next and explore what choices and support agencies are available.
The service is available FREE, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides a range of resources including medical examination, sexual health assessment, referrals to other services, collection of forensic samples, information and help about reporting, and a range of support & information services.
Northamptonshire people can now report an incident or crime when they call 101.
A Victims’ Voice report identified the lack of an option for people to report an incident or crime when calling the non-emergency number.
In the past callers have been given four options, none of which were to report a crime or incident.
The phone system has now been changed so there are just three options; if you know the name or extension of the person you wish to speak to, to report a crime or incident and for all other departments and enquiries.
Accommodation Concern
Welcome to Accommodation Concern, the only dedicated, independent, housing advice and homelessness organisation in north Northamptonshire.We operate at least seven advice surgeries each week, both drop-in and appointments. Our advice service continues to hold the Advice Quality Standard Quality Mark. Our advice is free and impartial.
If you need housing advice please contact us as soon as you can. Our contact telephone number is at the top of this page. As a general rule, the quicker you get good advice – the better things work out!
Welcome to Accommodation Concern, the only dedicated, independent, housing advice and homelessness organisation in north Northamptonshire.We operate at least seven advice surgeries each week, both drop-in and appointments. Our advice service continues to hold the Advice Quality Standard Quality Mark. Our advice is free and impartial.
If you need housing advice please contact us as soon as you can. Our contact telephone number is at the top of this page. As a general rule, the quicker you get good advice – the better things work out!
At the Lighthouse Centre (NRICC) they offer counselling and support for anybody who has been sexually abused whether it was two weeks ago or 40 years ago.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
National Free phone Helpline
0808 802 9999
Open Every Day of the Year
12 - 2.30 and 7 - 9.30pm
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
National Free phone Helpline
0808 802 9999
Open Every Day of the Year
12 - 2.30 and 7 - 9.30pm
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Cold callers
Cold callers can be a nuisance. Here are some simple ways to deal with them.
Don’t lose your temper. Be polite but firm. If the caller refuses to go away, hang up. If you are worried about a call, tell your friends or family, or get some advice. Don’t give away personal or financial information to cold callers.
Ask cold callers to remove your information from their records. They must do this by law. If the same company calls again, complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office on 0303 123 1113 or visit ico.gov.uk
Register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce the number of sales and marketing calls on 0845 070 0707 or tpsonline.org.uk
Be careful which boxes you tick and untick when you sign up to services online or in writing. Decide if you really want your details to be used for marketing, or passed on to other companies.
You may be able to block all callers that hide their phone number, although this could mean you miss calls you want to receive.
Don’t call back phone numbers left on your voicemail, or reply to text messages you don’t recognise. The cost of the call could be expensive, or it could be a scam.
Cold callers can be a nuisance. Here are some simple ways to deal with them.
Don’t lose your temper. Be polite but firm. If the caller refuses to go away, hang up. If you are worried about a call, tell your friends or family, or get some advice. Don’t give away personal or financial information to cold callers.
Ask cold callers to remove your information from their records. They must do this by law. If the same company calls again, complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office on 0303 123 1113 or visit ico.gov.uk
Register for free with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce the number of sales and marketing calls on 0845 070 0707 or tpsonline.org.uk
Be careful which boxes you tick and untick when you sign up to services online or in writing. Decide if you really want your details to be used for marketing, or passed on to other companies.
You may be able to block all callers that hide their phone number, although this could mean you miss calls you want to receive.
Don’t call back phone numbers left on your voicemail, or reply to text messages you don’t recognise. The cost of the call could be expensive, or it could be a scam.