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Do you know a young person who would like to join the Cadets?

Do you know a young person who would like to join the Cadets?

Do you know a young person who would like to join the Northamptonshire Emergency Service Cadets? Well the scheme is currently recruiting for their September 2022 intake so now is the perfect time to apply! If your child wants to learn new skills, make new friends and get to grips with the way all three blue light services work, this is the group for them. All applicants...
Red kites on Priors Hall Park

Red kites on Priors Hall Park

Urban&Civic's onsite Ecologist, Nina Freer, shares her knowledge on our beautiful resident red kites Red kites are a familiar sight over Priors Hall Park with many residents and contractors, including myself, taking great pleasure from watching them every day. Seeing the kites close-up is spectacular and many people love seeing them at close quarters but...
Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week

From May 14th - 20th this year its Mental Health Awareness Week and we're delighted to have a guest blog from one of our residents, Laura, otherwise known as The Ginger Yogi. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more tips from The Ginger Yogi!     Time. Suddenly we seem to have so much of it. For many of us, we live our lives...
Stay home

Stay home

We thought we'd put together some useful guides to help you get you through your time at home on Priors Hall Park. RECIPES Two-ingredient pizza dough Ikea meatballs at home Her Majesty's cupcakes VE Day lemonade & ginger beer HEALTH & WELLBEING Chair yoga from The Ginger Yogi THINGS TO DO Bake-along banana...
Blog: Things to do in your winter garden

Blog: Things to do in your winter garden

Hello and Happy New Year to you all! I hope you have enjoyed the festivities and are making the most of a surprisingly mild January to kick off 2020. As I said in my last blog, I will be here each month to offer hints and tips for maintaining your garden. Although there is not a great deal of growth for a lot of plants in these winter months, there is still...
Blog: Preparing your plants for winter

Blog: Preparing your plants for winter

We're excited to bring you a new series of blogs; sharing the latest news, information and tips from the team at Priors Hall Park. From landscaping to construction, we'll be regularly updating you with what's going on throughout the Park. Our first blog offers crucial advice on how to prepare and look after your festive plants this season: Hi,...
Reminder - road closure on Kestrel Road

Reminder - road closure on Kestrel Road

We would like to remind residents that a section of Kestrel Road at Priors Hall Park Corby NN17 5AS will be temporarily closed from Monday 25 November 2019 until approximately Friday 20 December 2019, further updates on how works are progressing will follow. Pedestrians will still be able to access and use the eastern footpath on Kestrel Road during this period. Vehicles...
U&C news update - w/c 18 November 2019

U&C news update - w/c 18 November 2019

Road and footpath works in Hobby Drive We have been informed that Taylor Wimpey have instruacted contractor, Bridgebank, to complete works to the road and footpath at the Taylor Wimpey parcel at Hobby Drive. The works will be commencing from Monday 18 November 2019 and will take place up until around Friday 20 December 2019.  Bridgebank will have a small compound...
U&C news update w/c 11 November 2019 - Footpath closure

U&C news update w/c 11 November 2019 - Footpath closure

Drainage works - Kestrel Road From Monday 11th November Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering, on behalf of Urban&Civic, will be undertaking drainage works in the vicinity of Kestrel Road, between the junctions with Osprey Drive and Harrier Close. Drainage works will be on-going throughout the period of November 2019 to February 2020 with the works delivered in two...
U&C news update - Advanced warning - Kestrel Road works

U&C news update - Advanced warning - Kestrel Road works

ADVANCED WARNING - Temporary Road Closure for Drainage and Services Works on Kestrel Road at Priors Hall Park, Corby, NN17 5AS From Monday 25th November 2019, Breheny will be commencing drainage enabling works and service protection within a section of Kestrel Road. Due to the extent of these works it will be necessary to close off a section of Kestrel Road to any...
U&C news update w/c 28 October 2019

U&C news update w/c 28 October 2019

Please be aware that there will be road works overnight at the southern end of Levatts Way onto the A43 roundabout for two nights from Monday 4 November 2019 from 1900 to 0600. One lane will be kept open for traffic during this period; the other lane, allowing 2 lane traffic, will be opened from 0600 the next morning. Thank you for your understanding during this...
U&C news update w/c 26 August 2019

U&C news update w/c 26 August 2019

Please be aware that the ground workers, Breheny, will be completing footpath finishing works which will cause a minor amount of disruption at the following locations and dates at Priors Hall Park: Tue 27 to Thu 29 Aug 19 - Holdenby Drive at Priors Hall Park, Corby Thu 29 Aug 19 - Southern end of The Avenue at Priors Hall Park, Corby Further information on...
U&C news update - w/c 19 August 2019

U&C news update - w/c 19 August 2019

Drainage works at junction of Kestrel Road and Harrier Close From Wednesday 21st August 2019 Breheny will be carrying out necessary drainage remedial works at the junction of Kestrel Road and Harrier Close. In order to carry out these works safely, we will be installing a temporary ramp across Harrier Close on Wednesday 21st August between 0930 and 1530 which will...
U&C news update - w/c 12 August 2019

U&C news update - w/c 12 August 2019

Drainage repair works - Park View From Wednesday 14th August, Breheny under instruction from Urban&Civic, will be carrying out necessary drainage remedial works on Park View. Due to the extent of these works it will be necessary to close off a section of Park View to traffic to enable safe excavations within the carriageway.  Please see the plan for a marked...
U&C news update - w/c 5 August 2019

U&C news update - w/c 5 August 2019

Roadworks on Halley Road near to the Morrison warehouse Mon 12 - Wed 14 August Please be advised that there will be roadworks commencing from 08:00 Monday 12 August until Wednesday 14 August 2019 on Halley Road next to the Morrison warehouse. Please see the drawing below, showing the carriageway lanes reduced, there will however be access. Taylor...
UPDATE - Road and Footway Works & Drainage Repair

UPDATE - Road and Footway Works & Drainage Repair

Road and Footway Works at the junction of The Avenue & Lilford Place Please be advised that the works on the corner of The Avenue and Lilford Place will continue into w/c 5 August. Drainage Repair on Ashby Street The drainage works on Ashby Street have not been completed and will run into the middle of w/c 5 August.  
U&C news update - w/c 29 July 2019

U&C news update - w/c 29 July 2019

Footpath finishing works along Kestrel Road As you will have observed, Breheny Civil Engineering are carrying out finishing works on the footpath along a section of Kestrel Road. As part of these works they will be replacing edgings and asphalt along the footpath across the access point to Eagle Close. Please see the plan for a marked up drawing of the area in...
Fitness area opening - 25 July

Fitness area opening - 25 July

Parkletics @ Kestrel The first Parkletics area on Priors Hall Park will be opening on Thursday 25 July at 12 noon. We will be joined by a trainer from Sheffield Hallam University who will demonstrate the equipment and the excercises available. Residents are encouraged to bring their gym kit and join one of the following sessions: Session 1: 12 - 12.30pm Session 2:...
U&C news update - w/c 22 July 2019

U&C news update - w/c 22 July 2019

Partial road closure to Redwing Place - extended Due to the stronger than expected winds this morning at Redwing Place and the knock on H&S implications of the crane works scheduled for today, the temporary road closure has had to be extended until tomorrow - Tuesday 23 July 2019.  
U&C news update for w/c 15 July 2019

U&C news update for w/c 15 July 2019

Drainage repair on Ashby Street - Postponed These works will now commence on Monday 29th July.  Breheny, under instruction from Urban&Civic, will be carrying out necessary drainage remedial works on Ashby Street. Due to the extent of these works it will be necessary to close off a section of Ashby Street to traffic to enable safe excavations in the...
Play area opening - 25 July

Play area opening - 25 July

New Amphitheatre Play Area! Join us on Thursday 25th July from 1pm for the official opening of the new play area next to the amphitheatre. Facepainting will be available, plus the first 100 to arrive can enjoy a free cupcake!  
U&C news update for w/c 8 July 2019

U&C news update for w/c 8 July 2019

Partial closure - Redwing Place Please be aware that a section of Redwing Place (NN17 5AS) at Priors Hall Park will be partially closed for the week Mon 15 - Fri 19 Jul 19 to enable a crane to safely carry out construction activities. Please see the area in yellow for the closure area (roughly 10 metres of the road) and an alternate access in orange via Merlin Road off...
Earthworks commencing on Zones 2 & 3

Earthworks commencing on Zones 2 & 3

Urban&Civic have recently obtained planning consent from both Corby BC and East Northamptonshire DC to undertake the earth moving and re-compaction works on Zones 2 and 3 (south) at Priors Hall Park. The initial programme of works, towards the southern end of Zone 2 adjacent to A43, will commence next week (8 July 2019) and continue until November 2019. Further...
U&C news update for w/c 1 July 2019

U&C news update for w/c 1 July 2019

Advanced Warning - Engineering works on Zone 2 Please be aware that contractors Buckingham Group are returning to Priors Hall Park to begin engineering works on zone 2. All access will be from across the causeway, next to the play area off Kestrel Road. Works will commence on Monday 08 July 2019; plant machines will start arriving and will be getting...
U&C News Update w/c 24th June 2019

U&C News Update w/c 24th June 2019

U&C News Update w/c 17th June 2019

U&C News Update w/c 17th June 2019

   
U&C news update for w/c 10 June 2019

U&C news update for w/c 10 June 2019

Osprey Drive - Drainage repair   From 07:00 on Monday 17th June, Breheny, under instruction from Urban&Civic, will be carrying out necessary drainage remedial works at the junction of Osprey Drive and Kestrel Road. Due to the extent of these works it will be necessary to close off the junction of Osprey Drive and Kestrel Road to any through traffic to...
U&C news update for w/c 3 June 2019

U&C news update for w/c 3 June 2019

Annual Family Fun Day - Temporary road closures Saturday 8 June 2019 The Priors Hall Park Neighbourhood Association (PHPNA) will be holding their Annual Fun Day on the Amphitheatre at Priors Hall Park this Saturday, 8th June. As per previous years we will be closing off roads to vehicle access between 10:00 & 22:00 in order to allow safe pedestrian access...
U&C news update for w/c 27 May 2019

U&C news update for w/c 27 May 2019

Footpath finishing works along London Road Breheny Civil Engineering, under instruction from Urban&Civic, are carrying out finishing works in front of properties to the footpath along a section of London Road. As part of these works they will be replacing footpath edgings along the footpath by properties, including vehicle access points from driveways onto London...
U&C news update for w/c 20 May 2019

U&C news update for w/c 20 May 2019

Drainage work in the Nature Reserve behind Harrier Close and the effect on black top works to Kestrel Road (Gretton Road - Harrier Close) Please find set out below an update on the completion of the surfacing works on Kestrel Road and the drainage works excavated and exposed at the end of last year which as you are probably aware are connected. The main issue with...