In addition to the monthly published Eydon Village News, we aim to keep the community up to date with local current affairs, events, and general information.
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All Change for Councils in Northamptonshire

Local government in Northamptonshire is changing. The existing system, which has been in place since the 1970s, is like a three-tier cake.  The bottom layer is parish and town councils which typically cover one village or town.  The middle layer is borough and district councils, which are responsible for things like planning applications, collecting the […]

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Bins – A Request from the Parish Council

The village is dark and cold in the winter. With longer nights and more people trying to get their exercise locally, it would be really helpful if villagers could keep their bins tight against the wall as possible, and leave them out for collection for as short a time as possible. It will help in […]

CoronaVirus A Few Words From the Parish Council Chairman

A Few Words From the Parish Council Chairman

So, as I write this on the 23rd November we are more than halfway through lockdown 2, the Parish Council met on the 10th just after the lockdown was announced, and later today Prime Minister is to announce any Christmas arrangements and by all accounts any new tier system after we come out of this […]

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Think Local – Support Small Businesses.

Do you run a small business in South Northants? South Northamptonshire Council invites you to get involved with Small Business Saturday on 5 December. We are running a range of free webinars and courses, as well as signposting to a vast amount of resources, to help you raise awareness of your business offer, attract new […]

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Halloween – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

This year, given covid-19 restrictions, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the Police in encouraging young people not to trick or treat, but suggesting alternative fun activities instead. The attached newsletter gives lots of good advice and also details of a pumpkin trail in which families may choose to participate (more details also on […]

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Byfield & District Royal British Legion

Well, we did do “something” for VJ+75-Day on 15th August, a small service was held around our War Memorial, and we laid a wreath alongside the VE+75 example from 8th May. The service was sad in a way because it was the last where Rev. Stevie will officiate there for us. Coincidentally at that same […]