Nassington Village

15/06/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗬: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟱!

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has launched its very first stage of a brand-new Local Plan, and they want to hear from us.
It’s called a 'Local Plan Scoping Consultation'

In essence, NNC is writing a new rulebook that will guide all decisions on housing, jobs, schools, roads, green spaces, and climate change for the next 20 years.

This is not something they’ve made up recently. Local plans have been part of the planning process for decades, but this one is completely replacing all of the previous incarnations. So they are starting from scratch.

Right now, they are at the "scoping" stage. This means no decisions have been made yet. They are asking the community:
• 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻?
• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀?

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲?
If you want a say in where new houses are built, how our local infrastructure (like roads and GPs) will cope, or how our village's rural identity and green spaces are protected, this is where it starts. It’s much easier to shape the plan now than to fight individual planning applications down the line!

If we don’t tell NNC what matters to our village right now, they will write the rulebook without us. It is much easier to shape the policies today than to fight individual planning applications a few years down the line.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: The consultation closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱:
This is open to absolutely everyone and anyone, not just councils or developers or landowners.

You can read the scoping summary and submit your views online here: https://consult.northnorthants.gov.uk/kpse/event/91887E41-526D-46B0-A745-713ADD6B4DD2

On the left hand side of the page, you will see a number of downloadable documents. The hierarchy and boundaries documents are important.

For instance, in the hierarchies paper, what have they missed off that’s important for residents of Nassington? What’s included that doesn’t belong?
Is development necessary to keep our village the vibrant place to live that we all know and love? Do we need smaller homes for people to downsize to? More affordable family homes? What about work spaces?

Settlement boundaries (where open countryside starts) – are these important to you?

Paper copies are also available to view at the main council offices (Corby, Kettering, Rushden, Thrapston, and Wellingborough).
Don't let others decide what our area looks like in 20 years without them knowing what you think —have your say!
(Note: There is also a 'Call for Sites' happening right now, where landowners can suggest areas for future building – there is an interactive map on the above link portal which will be updated as more sites come forward).

www.nassington-pc.gov.uk

29/04/2026

JOB VACANCY
OFFICE MANAGER
Nassington School (Part of the Unity of Titchmarsh, Warmington & Nassington schools)

Contract: Permanent, 40 weeks per annum (Term time + 2 weeks), 30 hours per week.
Salary: Scale H (Points 14–20 FTE: £29,540 – £32,597) Subject to local government pay negotiations

The Role: Following the departure of our current Office Manager, we are seeking an exceptional and highly organised Office Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Nassington School. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the administrative and financial operations of a small, welcoming village school where every role makes a visible difference to children’s daily experience.
As Office Manager, you will take full responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the school office. This includes overseeing financial processes, managing administrative systems, and ensuring high-quality communication with pupils, families, and staff.
Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School, you will be a trusted and valued member of the leadership team, contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

https://www.nassingtonschool.org.uk/people-in-school/vacancies

08/04/2026

Please note that April's parish council meeting is on 15th April, rather than the second Weds, for this month only.

07/03/2026

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Cemetery Spring Clean planned for tomorrow will no longer go ahead. We will let you know when re-arranged.

🌿 Cemetery Spring Clean – Community Working Party 🌿

The Nassington & Yarwell Burial Committee are organising a spring clean at the cemetery and would love a few helping hands.

📅 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 10:00 – 14:00
📍 Nassington & Yarwell Cemetery

All welcome! If you can, please bring along garden tools such as rakes, brooms, shovels, shears or saws.

🍰 Soft drinks and cakes will be provided.

Even an hour of help makes a difference — we hope to see you there

22/02/2026

Our World Book Day costume swap rail is back for another year!

Come into the library throughout February and early March to drop off any pre-loved costumes for the rail. You can also choose something else from the rail for yourself so that you are all ready for World Book Day which is taking place on Thursday 5th March. Costumes must be in good, clean condition.

17/02/2026

🎉 Half Term Madness at the Nene Valley Railway – This Wednesday!

Book Now https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/433/kids-for-a-quid

Looking for a great-value family day out this half term? Hop aboard for a full day of railway adventure and unlimited travel along the beautiful Nene Valley!

🚂 What’s On
Kids travel for just £1
Two-train service featuring:
Pacer Unit
Swedish Railcar
Unlimited travel all day
Hop on and off as often as you like
Explore stations and railway attractions
Enjoy scenic lineside views and picnic areas

🍰 Food & Shopping
Wansford Refreshment Room
Overton Café
On-train trolley service
Gift Shop & Charity Shop

🏛️ Family Fun
Railway Museum
Children’s Playground

🌳 Make a Full Day of It
Why not stop off and explore nearby attractions, including:
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Peterborough Cathedral

Enjoy heritage trains, fresh air, family activities, and fantastic value — all in one memorable day out!

03/01/2026

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31/12/2025

11/12/2025

Crib Service news....

As we all know, the Crib Service on Christmas Eve marks the absolute start of Christmas and is one of the most special events in Nassington each year.

All children in the village are invited to take part. There is a rehearsal in the church at 4pm on the day before, Tuesday 24th, to practice the songs.

26/10/2025

This is the general rule of thumb in Nassington too..........Only visit houses that are decorated and obviously taking part.

Do you know unwritten 'trick or treat' rule that parents have been following for years in Lincolnshire? It's pretty simple: only call at homes with Halloween decorations.

By respecting that if someone hasn’t decorated their home, they aren’t taking part, it means people who don’t want to receive callers can enjoy a peaceful evening, and it means that trick or treaters can be reasonably sure that they are welcome at a decorated house and therefore more likely to receive a treat.

Please be safe. Consider having a little ghoul school with your children before you set off about following your rules, road safety and being respectful.

Above all, enjoy your Halloween (or your Halloween free evening!)