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Corby man fined £2,800 for dumping bags of waste twice
A man has been fined more than £2,800 for dumping bags full of household rubbish in the same location twice. Andrei Voloaca of Dovedale Road, Corby, pleaded guilty to a number of fly-tipping offences at Wellingborough Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. North Northamptonshire Council said on 7 March 2024 Voloaca was seen dumping 10 bags of waste on Everest Lane, Corby, and returned a week later with more bags. Ken Harrington, a Reform UK councillor on the authority, said action was taken against Voloaca "to pursue those who blight our communities". Voloaca was fined £2,858.53 after admitting to depositing without environmental permit controlled /extractive waste in/on land and failing to make measures when managing extractive waste to prevent contraventions and the escape of waste. Captured by CCTV North Northamptonshire Council said in March last year it received a report from Willow Place Town Centre Security after its CCTV cameras captured the incident, which provided the authority with Voloaca's vehicle registration footage showed Voloaca dumping ten bags of household waste next to charity recycling bins. On 14 March 2024 the same vehicle was spotted dumping more rubbish in the same location. The authority said Voloaca was identified as the driver and registered owner of the the executive member for assets, waste and environmental services on the authority, said the council "takes environmental offences seriously and will continue to pursue those who blight our communities through the illegal disposal of waste". "This case sends a clear message that we can and do take action against those who fly-tip and it will not be tolerated in any town, village or community in north Northants," he added. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
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New Solar lights in park to help boost safety
New solar-powered lighting has been installed in a park to help improve safety and encourage more people to use the space in the evening. The upgrade at Charter Field, in Corby, Northamptonshire, was part of a wider £1.5m investment, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The lights were set up to brighten important paths through the park, especially over a brook, and to help prevent anti-social behaviour Councillor Ken Harrington, from the Reform UK-led North Northamptonshire Council, said: "Charter Field is a vital part of Corby's heritage and community life. Glorious green spaces in our urban areas are essential for our residents, and making sure they're safe for all is paramount." Charter Field is one of the oldest parks in the area and remains home to the Corby Highland Gathering. The new lights were designed with help from the Old Village Neighbourhood Association (OVNA), local councillors, and people who often use the park. Beverley Blackburn, secretary of the OVNA, said: "The [OVNA] couldn't be happier with the recent solar lighting that has been installed in Charter Field. "The feedback we have received is that the park feels safer and they look fantastic." Similar lighting has also been added to Weekley Glebe playing fields in Kettering and The Greenspace in Desborough. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Work begins on town's new heritage park And the bands played on - for 125 years North Northamptonshire Council
BBC News
12-07-2025
- General
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Solar lights installed to help improve safety in Corby park
New solar-powered lighting has been installed in a park to help improve safety and encourage more people to use the space in the upgrade at Charter Field, in Corby, Northamptonshire, was part of a wider £1.5m investment, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity lights were set up to brighten important paths through the park, especially over a brook, and to help prevent anti-social behaviourCouncillor Ken Harrington, from the Reform UK-led North Northamptonshire Council, said: "Charter Field is a vital part of Corby's heritage and community life. Glorious green spaces in our urban areas are essential for our residents, and making sure they're safe for all is paramount." Charter Field is one of the oldest parks in the area and remains home to the Corby Highland new lights were designed with help from the Old Village Neighbourhood Association (OVNA), local councillors, and people who often use the Blackburn, secretary of the OVNA, said: "The [OVNA] couldn't be happier with the recent solar lighting that has been installed in Charter Field."The feedback we have received is that the park feels safer and they look fantastic."Similar lighting has also been added to Weekley Glebe playing fields in Kettering and The Greenspace in Desborough. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
02-07-2025
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North Northants Council warning over graffiti and litter fines
Residents have been issued a fresh warning over fines for offences such as fly-tipping, littering and Northamptonshire Council said rules, which came into effect at the end of 2024, allowed for penalties of up to £500 for littering, flyposting or graffiti, and up to £1,000 for came as Northamptonshire Police held a week of events to raise awareness and encourage the reporting of anti-social Harrington from the Reform UK-led local authority said: "Fly-tipping is something that comes up time and time again when speaking to residents. We remain committed to catching and prosecuting individuals caught fly-tipping." The council also warned that using unregistered waste carriers could result in fines, even if the resident was unaware that the carrier was operating added: "Higher fines like these, hopefully, act as deterrents and are part of a wider package of measures that our team can use to help keep North Northamptonshire clean and tidy."Last month, charity Crimestoppers began a four-week "zero-tolerance approach" to graffiti in Northampton. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Politics
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Another North Northamptonshire councillor switches to Reform UK
Another member of North Northamptonshire Council has joined Reform Harrison, the member for Irthlingborough, has defected from the Conservative becomes Reform's third member on the council."I firmly believe that Britain needs real change and that Reform UK is best placed to deliver it," Harrison said. In a statement, he added: "This decision was not taken lightly... I remain committed to serving my constituents and will continue to work hard on their behalf, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns addressed."In December, Ken Harrington, the member for Hatton Park in Wellingborough, joined Reform from the Conservatives while Irchester's Martin Griffiths – who was previously an independent – also joined the leader Jason Smithers said he respected Harrison's decision, but "it underscores the importance of consistent alignment with the core principles that define our Conservative values".He added: "We recognise that individuals may reassess their political affiliations, and we extend our best wishes to Kirk for his future endeavours." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
