Bugbrooke Parish Council

20/07/2026

Mayorhold car park in Northampton has been closed due to concerns over user safety. Alternative car parks are available across the town and further details can be found on our website here: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/car-parks-west-northamptonshire/council-car-parks-northampton-town

For full details of our reason for the closure, please visit the news section of our website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/decision-close-mayorhold-car-park

20/07/2026

There is a new article on the Bugbrooke Parish Council website please read it here:

Help Reduce the Risk of Fire in Bugbrooke With the recent prolonged spell of warm, dry weather, the risk of […]

13/07/2026

Have Your Say on the Future of Our Communities

Bugbrooke Parish Council is pleased to support the National Conversation, a UK-wide survey exploring what people value most about community life and how we can build stronger, more connected communities in the future.

Your views matter. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help ensure our community's voice is heard.

👉 Take the survey here: https://share.google/LqRZtLzxmUA2knqlO

Thank you for supporting this important initiative.

A UK-wide listening initiative, inviting people to share what they value about community life and the communities they want to build together.

01/07/2026

The Flood and Emergency Planning teams at WNC are attending a drop in at Bugbrooke Chapel on Thursday 30th July at 14:00-15:30. This is a joint drop in at the Bugbrooke Community Living Room with WNC Customer Services and Kier Transportation (WNC Highways).

Residents can speak to WNC about their flood risk, how to prepare for flooding, role of flood wardens, how to protect their home from flooding and any other flooding queries.

23/06/2026

Very hot weather is forecast for Bugbrooke over the coming days, so please remember to stay safe in the heat.
- Drink plenty of water, keep your home cool by closing curtains during the day, and avoid being out in the hottest part of the afternoon where possible.
- Please check on elderly neighbours, friends and relatives, especially those living alone.
- Avoid swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water, as cold water shock and hidden hazards can be dangerous.
- Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, headaches, feeling sick or excessive sweating. If someone becomes confused, collapses or loses consciousness, call 999 immediately.
Take care and stay cool.
Read more:
https://bugbrookeparishcouncil.gov.uk/news/

05/06/2026

Bugbrooke Parish Council have been notified of works on the M1 starting on Monday 8th June. Please see full information on our website:

Get the Bugbrooke village latest news direct from the Parish Council. Find updates on local issues, road closures, events, & planning advice.

18/05/2026

23/03/2026

Bugbrooke Parish Council has launched its brand-new website!
https://bugbrookeparishcouncil.gov.uk

This new online hub is your go-to place for everything from parish council updates and meeting information to the latest news and important updates from West Northamptonshire Council.
It is hoped that the new site will be more engaging with regular articles to read and information from the Environmental Working Group and the Community Resilience Group too.

Visit the website to:
• Stay informed
• Access key documents
• Keep up with local decisions and events

We’re also updating how we communicate: the Parish Clerk now has a new email address [email protected] and will be gradually moving over to it, so please update your records.
Take a look, bookmark the site, and stay connected with what’s happening in Bugbrooke.

Your official source for Bugbrooke Parish Council local information, news, planning applications, and meeting agendas. Serving the residents.

02/03/2026

Your views matter - help shape West Northamptonshire’s future
The Local Plan consultation is open until 27 March and a series of drop-in events are taking place across the area where you can learn more and speak directly with the team shaping the plan.
Whether you respond online or attend an event, your feedback will help guide future development and investment across West Northamptonshire.
Get involved and find out more at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/west-northamptonshire-local-plan-help-shape-future-your-area

20/02/2026

Have your say on the future of West Northamptonshire
The Local Plan consultation is now open and sets out how new homes, jobs, transport, green spaces and infrastructure will be planned across the area up to 2043. With demand for housing and services growing, this is a real opportunity for residents, businesses and community groups to influence decisions that will shape local places for decades to come.
Find out more and share your views at: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/west-northamptonshire-local-plan-help-shape-future-your-area