Welcome

Introduction

Woodford is a large village on the banks of the River Nene in Northamptonshire about 2 miles west of Thrapston and 7 miles east of Kettering between junctions 11 and 12 of the A14.

The early settlement was mainly a farming community with an increasing number of men working in the ....... more

Woodford Remembers.... William Wood

On 8th June 1944 - D-Day+2 one of Woodford's eight WW2 casualties lost his life in Normandy. More details can be found on the Woodford Remembers page or for William Wood

April Parish Council Meeting

At the beginning of the April Parish Council meeting a presentation was made by Chairman Mr Guy Banham to Mr David Cullum, for his work as groundsman for the council. This role primarily involved cutting the village greens and Church Green, a task he has carried out for 31 seasons 1993-2023. Amongst the mementos he was presented with was a small diorama, and a framed certificate of appreciation. Based on the record of hours worked since 1993 more........

Change of Ward in Local Elections

The Local Government Boundary Review has taken place over the past twelve months and the recommendations to be put before Parliament will reduce the number of Councillors at NNC by ten, and change many of the ward boundaries with effect of the 2025 Local Elections. Woodford will be part of the Thrapston Ward comprising three councillors. The Irthlingborough Ward will reduce from three to two councillors, and will also lose the parishes of Ringstead and Denford which will become part of the Raunds Ward. For full details see the Commission's Report.

Dog Fouling

 Dog fouling is on the up in the village, and there is a legal responsibility for dog owners to clean up after their pets and dispose of the waste in a hygienic manner. The provision of dog waste bins is not required by law but are generally provided to assist the dog owner. Please use them. If on the other hand you are aware of dog owners not clearing up after their pets please report to North Northants Council by visiting www.northnorthants.gov.uk and in the search field enter “dog Fouling” or follow this link.

Attendance Parish Council Meetings

The public are welcome to attend Parish Council Meetings, and a time slot is allocated for statemnets to be made or questions to be asked. For more information see Council Meetings page

What's On

Village Diary is taking a break until certain incompatible software issues are resolved.

In the meantime The Woodford Walks still take place each Wednesday morning and morning services are held at the Church each Sunday at 10:45am