The September meeting of Geddington, Newton & Little Oakley Parish Council took place on Monday 8 September 2025 in the Village Hall. Thirteen members of the public attended, along with representatives from Boughton Estates and Grace Homes.
Main topics discussed included:
- Traffic and Speeding – Ongoing concerns about speeding on the main road. Speed sensors have already been installed and the data will be requested from North Northants Council. A discussion on speed radars will be added to the October agenda.
- Tree Maintenance – Reports of overgrown trees on Kettering Road; some may be the responsibility of Boughton Estates. The recent tree survey identified around £9,200 of work required, with £7,000 recommended within six months.
- Boughton Estates Updates:
- Oakley Bush Solar Scheme
- Housing Development off Kettering Road
- Improvements planned for the footpath up The Chase.
- Play Area Responsibility – Clarification being sought after NNC stated they are no longer responsible for maintaining the equipment installed in 2010.
- Village Hall – With the Playgroup closing, the Council noted the loss of income to the Hall. Grants will be explored for a new cycle rack, and Cllr A Storey was appointed as the Parish Council representative on the Village Hall Committee.
- Environment & Footpaths – Regular footpath inspections are planned every three months. Work was agreed to clear vegetation and brambles around the recreation field and tidy trees overhanging benches and paths.
The full minutes are available on the Parish Council download page.