Lee Watkiss

02/09/2026

Kettering deserves a town centre that feels safe for everyone — and right now, residents have a real opportunity to influence the decisions that will help make that happen.

North Northamptonshire Council has launched a consultation on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Kettering town centre. Many of you will remember that a PSPO was previously in place, helping to manage issues that were having a negative impact on our town centre.

A PSPO is a tool available to councils under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. It allows restrictions to be put in place within a defined public area where certain behaviours are causing harm or nuisance to the community.

The proposed order aims to address concerns we hear regularly from residents and businesses - anti‑social behaviour and street drinking, unauthorised leafleting and other behaviours that affect safety, wellbeing and confidence in the town centre.

This is your chance to help shape the future of Kettering’s town centre. Your feedback genuinely matters.

Please complete the survey in the comments ⬇️



Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

01/09/2026

Dog owners, you’re going to love this.

A resident recently highlighted about the Dog Friendly Scheme, supported by Kettering Town Centre Partnership from a few years back — and good news, some stickers are still available!

Thanks to KTCP for ‘digging’ them out. Lucky Chuck's and Kitsch Mitch are now proudly displaying theirs, with a couple more businesses lined up.

If you run or know a business in the Town Centre that wants visitors to know they’re dog friendly, please get in touch with me.

Let’s make Kettering even more welcoming for our four‑legged friends so everyone can enjoy a snack stop or a coffee break without giving you the “why are we outside?” stare. 🐶👀

Thank you KTCP for developing this initiative.

Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

01/09/2026

Are you interested in taking up a sport? ⚽️
Do you run a club providing sport? 🎾

Yes, then this event is for you 🫵

🗓️ 12th September 2026
📍 Wicksteed Park

Come and explore the amazing range of sport, physical activity, and wellbeing opportunities available across North Northamptonshire. Local clubs, organisations, and community groups will all be there to help you discover something new - whether it’s for you or the whole family.

Open to everyone. No need to book. Simply drop in and get involved.

I have popped a link in the comments to the webpage for more information AND a link to the signup page for any groups who wish to get involved in the day.

North Northants Leisure



Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

31/08/2026

Community Police Surgery – Beat Bus Visit
📍 Westhill Estate
📆 24 September 2026
⏰ 17:00–19:00

The Beat Bus will be on Westhill Estate giving residents a chance to meet the team, raise any issues or concerns, get advice, or simply say hello.

Your voice matters - and the team is here to listen.

Please share with those not on Facebook.



Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

30/08/2026

I popped into BOOTS in the town centre yesterday to drop off the blister packs we’ve been saving at home for months.

Did you know they offer a recycling service for them? You can even earn Boots Advantage Card points at the same time.

Just drop your empty blister packs into the in‑store collection box. Through Boots’ partner MyGroup, the waste is turned back into raw materials or made into new products.

A simple way to slim down your general waste bin and recycle more 🌍♻️

I will pop some links for more details in the comments.



Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

27/08/2026

Northamptonshire Police has launched its ‘Eyes Wide Open’ campaign this year, working alongside the NSPCC to help parents understand online risks and support safer internet use at home.

🙏 Please take a few minutes to watch this video - it is incredible powerful and informative for everyone, especially parents and guardians.

It shows how harmful content doesn’t always wait to be found - it can appear in young people’s feeds without them actively searching for it.

Many adults experience the same thing in their own algorithms too.

⛔️ Please note: the video contains some flashing images.



Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

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26/08/2026

🚶‍♂️ Help Needed: Identifying the Owner of the Footpath Northampton Road ➜ Westhill Close

Many of you will know and regularly use this footpath, which - to my understanding, has been in place for several decades.

Part of the path (marked in blue) falls under the responsibility of North Northamptonshire Council (NNC). However, NNC have confirmed that the majority of the path does not fall under their responsibility (marked in red).

The Land Registry shows the land as unregistered I am told, and despite contacting several teams and individuals, I have not yet been able to identify who the owner might be.

🕵️‍♂️ Can You Help?

I’m asking residents for any information at all that might help us trace the ownership or history of this path.

Useful details could include:

• Historic use - how long you’ve known the path to be there
• Past maintenance - if you’ve ever seen anyone repairing, cutting back, or working on the path
• Local knowledge - stories, recollections, or information passed down over the years
• Old maps or documents - anything showing the path’s existence or ownership
• Neighbour observations - if you or neighbours have noticed activity on the land

📩 How to Share Information

Please comment below or email me with anything you know - even small details may help us piece this together.

Thank you all in advance.

Lee


Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

24/08/2026

📢 ROAD WORKS 24th-25th August (overnight)
⛔️ ROTHWELL ROAD, Kettering

I wanted to give everyone notice that there will be a road works on Rothwell Road, Kettering, overnight 24th to 25 August - see photos or click link below for full details.

https://one.network/?GB151877130

I hope this information helps.



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Promoted by A. Byatt on behalf of North Northamptonshire Green Party, c/o 1902 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HE

19/08/2026