Blisworth Parish Council

30/10/2026

Attached is the agenda for our next Parish Council General Meeting to be held at the village hall on Monday 2 November at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

28/10/2026

🚗 FREE Road Safety Event for Drivers Aged 60+ 🚗

Helping Northamptonshire residents stay safe, confident and independent on the roads.

Blisworth Parish Council is pleased to share details of a FREE Mature Driver Roadshow organised by the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance.

Driving is an important part of maintaining independence, particularly in rural communities like Blisworth. This friendly and informative event is designed to help drivers aged 60 and over continue driving safely and confidently for longer.

🚘 What's on offer?

✅ Practical road safety advice and guidance

✅ Helpful information about how driving needs and abilities can change as we get older

✅ Opportunities to ask questions and discuss safe driving

✅ FREE hints-and-tips driving sessions with Northampton Advanced Motorists, which can be booked for a convenient date

📅 Thursday 10 December 2026

📍 Brackley Fire Station, Oxford Road, Brackley, NN13 7DY

🕙 Two sessions available: 10am or 1pm

🎟️ FREE admission – advance booking essential

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

👉 Book your free place here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/northants-mature-driver-roadshows-4099083

This is a positive opportunity to refresh your knowledge, pick up useful tips and help maintain your confidence behind the wheel.

Please share this post with family members, friends and neighbours who may benefit from attending. 🚙

Shared by Blisworth Parish Council on behalf of the Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance.

Free Mature Drivers Roadshows (aged 60+) in Northamptonshire, aimed at keeping you driving safer for longer.

28/10/2026

📱 Need a little help getting online? Free digital support is available! 💻

West Northamptonshire Council is helping residents become more confident using technology through its local library services.

As part of Get Online Week 2026, libraries across West Northamptonshire offered free sessions to help people develop their digital skills.

Support includes:

✅ Using smartphones, tablets and computers

✅ Getting started with the NHS App, including appointments and repeat prescriptions

✅ Accessing online services safely

✅ Building confidence with everyday technology

✅ One-to-one advice and friendly digital support

Although Get Online Week has now finished, free digital support continues throughout the year at local libraries, alongside access to computers and Wi-Fi.

Whether you're new to technology or simply need a helping hand, your local library is a great place to start.

Please share this information with friends, family or neighbours who might benefit, particularly those who are less confident using technology.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free digital support sessions taking place in local libraries during Get Online Week 2026.

19/10/2026

If you need medical advice but it's not an emergency, NHS 111 can help.

Whether you're unsure if symptoms can be managed at home, need advice on the best place to get care, or are concerned about a health problem that can't wait, NHS 111 can help guide you to the right service.

✅ Advice when you need it
✅ Help finding the right service
✅ Available 24 hours a day

Visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

16/10/2026

WASTE COLLECTIONS, there are changes to waste collections planned for the areas formerly covered by South Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Borough Council.

Attached is a poster outlining the changes. If you have any questions, please email the waste team at: [email protected]

07/10/2026

REMINDER: Blisworth - Royal Oak Car Park Beat Bus Visit : Wed 07 Oct 19:00

Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be visiting your area soon with the Neighbourhood Beat Bus.

Please come along and speak with officers about any concerns you may have about crime and policing in your area.

Tell us about local crime and anti-social behaviour concerns
Share information about what’s happening in your area
Get crime prevention advice and find out more about local policing priorities
Please note engagements are subject to cancellation due to operational demands, but we’ll always do our best to keep you informed.
Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there.

When and Where? Will you attend?
Wed 07 Oct 2026 19:00 - 20:00
Royal Oak Car Park
Chapel Lane, Blisworth
Northampton
NN7 3BU
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03/10/2026

Agenda for the forthcoming meeting of the Parish Council to be held at the Village Hall, 7.30pm on Monday 5th October. All welcome.

25/09/2026

Attached is the latest copy of Round and About that will be distributed to residents soon. This month has the pumpkin cut out which should be displayed clearly by those residents wishing to participate in trick of treat activities on Halloween.

Our thanks are expressed to all those who contribute to content, editing and distribution of this important newsletter. The deadline for contributions towards the next issue is Monday 23rd November.

25/09/2026

Our thanks are expressed to those who have contributed to the refurbishment of "Jims Bench" on the towpath adjacent the leggers hut on the canal. The bench is made from oak and spruce from Salcey Forest, it took six weeks to craft from the raw planks and was built by John Thornton and delivered by Nick Bigley. Bob Garwood coordinated the project with kind permission of the Canal and River Trust. The bench replaced the original bench which had unfortunately succumbed to the elements and the project was finished on 7 August. This was all funded by the residents and anyone wishing to contribute anything towards the material costs please contact the Clerk. Please wander down, take a look and and enjoy the seat and view.

11/09/2026

ROAD CLOSURE - Cadent Gas are intending on carrying out gas main replacement works on the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed on completion of Blisworth Road, Gayton, which is expected to be on the 9th November until the 22nd December 2026.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB152395178
If you require more information about the works, please contact Elle Taylor on 07747 483743.