Parish Action Plan updated January 2026

BOZEAT PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Plan Action Plan Report – January 2026

The original action plan was produced as part of the Bozeat Village Plan produced in 2009.

The action plan is reviewed annually.

Community/Social

The Youth Club was started but folded again in 2014.

Before/After School Clubs are running at the school.

No cold calling signs – these were not supported by Northamptonshire County Council.

Formation of Neighbourhood Action Group – a group is running.

Improved lighting – street lights in Harrold Road were upgraded in 2021.  The 10 street lights which remain the responsibility of Bozeat Parish Council were upgraded to LED during 2023.

Traffic/Transport

Electronic speed sign – this was purchased in 2016 and a second sign purchased in 2024.

Entrances to the village – planters, gateways and new signs provided.

VDS equipment – match-funding achieved in 2023 and the system was installed in 2025.

Environment

Pocket Park – the County Council no longer provides grants for Pocket Parks [Town Well was being considered as a suitable site].

Additional Litter Bins – provided as and when required.

Dog Bins – provided as and when required.

Bottle Banks – no longer required due to glass recycling service operated by North Northants Council.

Town Well refurbishment – this project was completed in 2020.

Community Warden – a Village Warden was appointed in 2016.

Street Lighting – project to upgrade lights completed in 2021.

Business/Economy

Parish Council information – the council’s website was migrated to an accessibility-compliant version during 2023.  The Parish Council has a presence on Facebook.