Greatworth
Greatworth is one of the finest villages in South Northamptonshire, laying approximately 10 miles East of Banbury and 4 miles from Brackley on the South Northamptonshire/ Oxfordshire borders
We are fortunate to have a public house and a shop and post office. The village has a Primary School, and a pre-school. There is a Church (C of E) and a Methodist Chapel. The Village has a Sports and Social Club and there are a number of organizations within the village which always welcome new members.
We have an active Parish Council covering the villages of Greatworth, Halse and Stutchbury.
The village comprises of around 480 dwellings, with around 900 residents.
The village is a quiet location, at one of the highest points of Northamptonshire, which can be approached by road from three directions but remains very much a heart of the country position with fantastic views in all directions.
History of Greatworth
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Rights of Way
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Latest News & Events
Free Christmas meal for people in need
SOFEA are working in partnership with Food4Heroes to offer a free Christmas Meal to people in need. Following their successful delivery of meals to NHS staff during lockdown, Food4Heroes have agreed to provide a Christmas meal to people who may not be able to spend...
Consultation open on the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Public consultation on the proposals for the new Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for West Northamptonshire will go live for a six-week period, beginning on Monday 2nd November, until midnight on Sunday 13th December 2020. The final scheme will be agreed by...
A422 Farthinghoe Bypass – consultation
NCC and Highways have opened up a public consultation for the proposed A422 Farthinghoe Bypass. For more details and to give feedback please click here. The consultation is open until the first week in January 2021.
New telephone number for the Parish Council
Our phone number has changed - if you wish to contact the Clerk please call 01295 698336 or email clerk@greatworthparishcouncil.co.uk.
Return of the Banbury Bus
Greatworth and Halse Parish Council are very pleased to announce that the Banbury bus is running again. The bus will run on the following dates: Thursday 8th October 2020 Thursday 5th November 2020 Thursday 3rd December 2020 Thursday 17th December 2020 Leaving The...
Solar Farm proposal – information from JBM Solar
Please click here to access information on the public consultation relating to a forthcoming planning application being prepared by JBM Solar for a solar farm on land between Greatworth and Halse.
HS2 virtual archaeology update for Greatworth – Monday 24th August
You are invited to join a HS2 virtual archaeology update for the Greatworth area. During this talk we’ll be explaining the archaeological processes we are undertaking near Greatworth and what exciting discoveries we have made so far. Some of these discoveries include...
Brownsills and skate ramp to open Saturday 11th July
The Parish Council have carried out a risk assessment on the feasibility of re-opening Brownsills and the skate ramp. We have identified a few changes and small repairs that need to be done before the areas can be opened safely - these will be carried out in time for...
Notice of Public Rights
Please click here to view the Notice of Public rights for the 2019-20 Annual Audit
Brownsills play area and the skate ramp
At present the Brownsills play area and the skate ramp remain closed. A risk assessment has been carried out and the Parish Council are meeting tomorrow (Monday 6th) to consider how we can ensure that the areas are safe to open to the public. Further information will...