The new North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is a unitary authority which will be created in April 2021 to replace the current two-tier system of local government. It will replace Northamptonshire County Council, Corby Borough Council, East Northamptonshire Council, Kettering Borough Council and the Borough Council or Wellingborough. Two consultations are currently open, seeking the views Read More …
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Coronavirus
Northampton Borough Council have issued further guidance following the increase in local cases, which recently risen above the national rate. Everyone is asked to work together to prevent a local lockdown.
Village Podcast to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of VE Day
A village podcast is being created to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and it’s hoped to include a ‘virtual’ village toast, with as many people as possible joining in. If you would like to take part all that’s required is you make an audio recording of you, or your whole family together, saying Read More …
Kettering Borough Site Specific Part 2 Local Plan (SSP2)
Kettering Borough Council are currently consulting on the Local Plan for the Borough. The SSP2 will allocate land for housing, employment, retail, leisure and community facilities and will contain policies relating to specific areas and topics such as Local Green Space, Green Infrastructure and Settlement Boundaries. The section that relates directly to Thorpe Malsor is Policy Read More …
Parking Enforcement in Kettering is Changing
We have been notified that arrangements for parking enforcement in Kettering are changing. From Monday, 3rd February the introduction of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) means that Kettering Borough Council will be responsible for monitoring on-street parking instead of the police. Under the new powers the Council is able to retain the income from penalties and Read More …
Roadworks: Rothwell Road between Gypsey Lane & A14
We have been notified of roadworks commencing on 28th October on the section of Rothwell Road between the Gypsey Lane junction and the A14 roundabout (related to work on the site entrance of the new housing development in that area). We understand both lanes will remain open, but with narrower lanes, and it is likely Read More …
Harvest Festival – Church Service & Lunch
Thorpe Malsor’s annual Harvest Festival church service and Bring & Share Lunch will take place on Sunday, 27th October. More information and details can be found here.
Robert Smith
We are sad to announce the recent death of Robert Smith of Northfield Lodge, Cransley who has been associated with this Parish throughout his life. His funeral service will take place at 11 am on Friday, 29th March at Kettering Crematorium and afterwards at Thorpe Malsor Village Hall. His daughter Frances Pope has written this account of Read More …