Newnham Parish Northamptonshire

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Newnham Northamptonshire Parish Web Site.

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The Parish of Newnham is found within Northamptonshire's green and pleasant countryside.

At the centre of the parish, and two miles to the south of Daventry, is the village of Newnham.

This picturesque village has a variety of house styles, approaching 250 in number,

and it's location and charm make it a popular yet tranquil location in which to live.

Situated within the village is Newnham Primary School, St. Michael and All Angels Church,

'Maria's Kitchen' at The Romer Arms Public House and Newnham Village Hall.

Villagers can make the short journey to the neighbouring market town of Daventry,

where there are senior schools, leisure facilities, shops and services.

On Tuesdays and Fridays, in Daventry High Street, there is an open-air market with covered stalls,

and on the first Saturday of each month there is a Farmers Market.

This village web-site is designed to provide information for parishioners,

and offer a contact point or forum for matters of interest or concern.

We are happy to include any village or parish related photographs or news items which you may wish to submit.

If you are a first time visitor to this site, or you are returning, your comments would be appreciated.

Enjoy this web-site and our parish.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be on September 3rd 2018

(in the village hall at 7.30 pm.)

There is a vacancy for a handy person to carry out general work and maintenance around the village. Flexible hours to suit you.

These duties will include;- planting of bulbs and plants around the village, upkeep of the burial ground, litter picking on the roads around the village,

replacing broken posts around 'The Green', cutting back overhanging hedges and verges and general maintenance and cleaning.

This opportunity is open to anyone regardless of gender or age. The hourly rate will be above the minimum rate at £ 8.50 per hour.

Working approximately 30 hours per month, at times to suit you and subject to agreement, there might be more hours available.

Please apply to Clerk to Newnham Parish Council

Newnham Parish Council currently has a vacancy for a Parish councillor.

You need have no special qualifications to apply for one of these positions, common sense though is essential.

Could you volunteer your time to help manage what's required in and around the village and Parish?

The council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the village hall. Meetings last around 2 hours.

To apply to join, click this link Clerk to Newnham Parish Council

VILLAGE NEWS; Dog fouling in the village.

Please keep your eyes open when you see someone walking a dog.

If my own experience is anything to go by,( a dog fouls the grass outside my house about once a month ) this problem is not going away!

Inconsiderate dog owners who are not cleaning up after their dog, should be prosecuted.

Please report anyone not 'picking up' after their animal has defecated.

Click the link to view the 2018; GRASS MOWING SCHEDULE

Click here for information about Disabled Facilities Grants.

Dog Fouling around The Village

PLEASE REPORT ANYONE NOT PICKING UP AFTER THEIR DOG

Why is dog fouling a problem?

Dog Fouling around The Village Green continues to be a problem.

It's amazing how many people you see walking their dogs after dark without a torch.

These might be the people who don't bother to 'clean up' after their animal has defecated, as it is impossible to do so properly without a torch.

If you don't carry a torch, when walking your dog after dark, then you might be responsible for the filthy mess found every morning on and around 'the green'.

Whose responsibility is it to clear away dog fouling?

It is the responsibility of the dog owner or the person in charge of the dog to clear up any dog foul left by their dog.

If you fail to clean up after your dog you can go to Magistrates court and receive a fine of up to £1,000.

The regulations state specifically, that being unaware that the dog has fouled, or not having a suitable means of removing the faeces,

is not a reasonable excuse for failing to clean up after your dog.

Keep Britain Tidy has recorded a reduction in overall levels of dog fouling since 2001/02.

It is still a significant cause of offence amongst the public. In Newnham it is a problem which is getting worse rather than better.

Dog fouling is not only unpleasant it is dangerous. The biggest threat to public health from dog excrement is toxocariasis.

What is Toxocariasis?

It is an infection of the roundworm toxocara canis.

The eggs of the parasite can be found in soil or sand contaminated with dog faeces.

If swallowed, it may result in an infection that lasts between six and 24 months.

Symptoms include eye disorders, vague ache, dizziness, nausea, asthma and, in extremely rare cases, seizures/fits.

Often the eggs are ingested when passed to the mouth by the hands, but this can also occur through contact with dogs,

or inanimate objects including the wheels of toys and the soles of shoes.

Infected soil samples are often found in play areas. Toxocariasis most commonly affects children between 18 months and five years..

Please report to the Dog Warden, or a member of the Parish Council, anyone you see who does not pick up after their animal has defecated.

It is a legal requirement that when walking a dog in a public area you must carry a disposable bag to clean up.

There are several village dog bins to dispose of a dog bag. If you cannot find a dog bin, then double wrap the bag and place it in a normal litter bin.

Remember, a dog owner appearing at a Magistrates Court can receive a fine of £1000.

Litter around the Parish.

You may not be aware, but Newnham Parish employs a handyperson who you may see working in and around the village.

A considerable and growing proportion of their duties are to collect the ever increasing amount of litter dropped by parishioners and others passing through the Parish.

The handypersons salary is paid for out of the Parish Precept. You might ask, What is a Parish Precept?

A Parish Council gets it's funding by receiving an amount of the local Council Tax, referred to as The Parish Precept.

Newnham Parish Council, forecasts the amount of funding it will require for the following year and requests this funding from Daventry District Council

in the form of a precept tax that is included within the local Council Tax paid by Newnham Parishioners.

In short, as more litter is dropped locally there will be a greater cost to the Parish Council and therefore its Parishioners.