Category: News Alerts

David Thake has stepped down as treasurer and Richard Green as trustee of East Farndon Amenities Trust, which manages Marriott Green in East Farndon. Huge thanks go to David and Richard who were part of a small group of villagers who raised funds to buy the land in 2010 and have managed it ever since then.  Sonya Fraser, also a founding trustee, remains as a trustee. Following some new appointments, the other trustees are Jess Oakden, Judy Hodgetts, Sharon Weldon, Julia Prew and Melanie Duke. Please click this link to read more about Marriott Green. If you have any questions, can help, or would like to make a donation, then please use this link to email Melanie Duke.

Many thanks to all of the villagers who helped with a late spring tidy up of Marriott Green and the land at the rear which belongs to the Parochial Church Council. In addition, a grateful shout out to Richard West who has kindly offered to mow the grass on a regular basis.

A big thank you also to the Immmediate Justice team. A team of three, led by Aidan Gibson a former police chief inspector, spent a wet morning working very hard on gardening and rubbing down the picnic bench / steps as part of a community service programme. They did a great job and we really appreciate their help. The Immediate Justice scheme is run by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and works with individuals committing anti-social behaviour on their rehabilitation. If you would like to find out more about the Immediate Justice scheme, please see northants.police.uk/police-forces/northamptonshire-police/areas/northamptonshire-force-content/about-us/about-us/immediate-justice/

There will be another tidy up in the autumn, so watch this space!

Paul Hodgetts will have chopped wood available from Friday 20th June 2025. The logs are free of charge and first come, first served. They can be collected from 4, Rectory Court, East Farndon. Use this link to email Paul with any questions.

Despite repeated requests and warnings, the issue of parking on pavements in East Farndon continues to be a problem. Our local Police are now going to keep a close watch and everyone should be aware that they will ticket vehices if they are found to be parking in a manner that obstructs pavements. The Police will follow a 2 step process,

Step 1 – a leaflet / letter will be left on the offending vehicle(s) warning drivers not to obstruct / park on pavement.

Step 2 – if no improvement – Fixed Penalty Notice by post AND removal of the vehicle (not one or the other).

The Parish Council has previously contacted the Police to resolve this issue which obstructs pedestrians, in particular buggies and mobility scooters. The Police advised that streets in East Farndon have no parking restrictions so vehicles can park on the road, but in any event, a space 1 METRE WIDE on the pavement should be left so people can get past safely. In addition, if a vehicle is parked on the road, especially on Main Street / Harborough Road, drivers must ensure that it is not parked on a blind bend so that traffic has good visibility in both directions. Thank you everyone!

If you have any questions, please email: clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk

Our next Coffee Morning get together at the East Farndon Village Hall will be on Friday 27th June 2025, from 10.30am to 12.00 midday. You are very welcome to join us to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, plus toasted tea cakes, a selection of books and a raffle. All money raised is donated to village charities / causes or other local charities. Everyone is welcome and entry is free. Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Elaine Pepler has resigned her role as an East Farndon Parish Councillor and we would like to take this opportuntity to thank Elaine for her excellent service to our community, it is very much appreciated. Following the resignation, as there were no requests to hold an election, the Returning Officer has confirmed that the Parish Council can fill the vacancy by co-option. Therefore, the Parish Council invites applications for co-option – please click this link to view a copy of the formal notice.

If anyone is interested in knowing more about the role of a Parish Councillor, please speak to any of the existing Parish Councillors or contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@eastfarndon-pc.gov.uk. Applicants for co-option should: 

• Submit an application form (a copy of the application form is attached as Appendix A – section 1 to the Co-option Procedure). Please click this link to view the Co-option Procedure. 
• Confirm their eligibility for the position of Councillor by signing a copy of the eligibility criteria on the application form (Appendix A – section 2 of the Co-option Procedure). 

The closing date for applications is Midday on Friday, June 27th 2025. Applications will then be considered at the Parish Council meeting to be held on Wednesday July 9th 2025.