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Peter Doveston

Reform to what?

Reform to what?

I will start with a promise, to myself more than anyone else, that the next thing I write for the CA-WN Exchange will return to the subjects of local transport, pedestrianisation and localism. Subjects that I believe are essential not only to the green cause but to the prosperity of

On Freedom by Timothy Snyder

On Freedom by Timothy Snyder

It is laziness on my part that draws me to write a book review for Professor Snyder’s latest book rather than do the necessary research to demonstrate how it relates to specific cases in Northamptonshire’s local politics; there are several themes drawn out within the book that could

Northampton's Market Square Revitalised

Northampton's Market Square Revitalised

Good news, the Market Square has now officially reopened in Northampton town centre, and with it a chance to promote the potential of pedestrianised spaces. There has been criticism as to the progress of this regeneration project, particularly in respect of the temporary relocation of the market stall holders to

WNC Local Transport Plan

WNC Local Transport Plan

The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a document that sets out a long-term strategy for transport in West Northamptonshire and is currently open for public consultation. This consultation is due to end on the 17th October so it is really important to start getting feedback in. Have your say on

Banging the Drum for Combined Authorities

Banging the Drum for Combined Authorities

Our Transport correspondent asks whether the interests of public transport could be better served by more centralisation. No matter your political persuasion, it is undeniable that the Labour Party is now in power, having secured a substantial majority in the election on Thursday 4 July 2024. It is also undeniable

The Long and Short of LCWIPs (Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans)

The Long and Short of LCWIPs (Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans)

This article comes from CA-WN's transport correspondent Peter Doveston, very ably assisted by Dave Anderson. We are grateful to both of them for this, and for representing CA-WN at the recent stakeholder workshop on the Northampton LCWIP. In 2017 the Government published its first cycling and walking investment

Roads to Nowhere

Roads to Nowhere

CA-WN's transport specialist uses a current local example to illustrate why public service development needs to keep in step with housing development. I came across this article in the Chronicle & Echo recently: VIDEO: ‘Extremely unhappy’ villagers call for ‘road to nowhere’ in Northampton to be built urgentlyConstruction

The Power of the Lone Voice

The Power of the Lone Voice

If your first thought was that the title of this article is far too sentimental for the purposes of the transport section then do not worry, I should probably agree with you. However, it does help to emphasize the point I would like to make which is related to recent

Risk Aversion? Then risk diversion.

Risk Aversion? Then risk diversion.

I’ve been reading a book recently called ‘The Entrepreneurial State’ by Mariana Mazzucato. It is an interesting read and I would recommend it. Within its pages the author sets out their view that, contrary to the common consensus, modern states have played a vital role in the development of

Learning Our Lines

Learning Our Lines

West Northamptonshire was once well serviced by rail. On the Grand Central Line there were stations at Brackley, Helmdon, Culworth, Woodford Halse and Charwelton. The Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Railway hosted Byfield, Moreton Pinkney, Blakesley, Towcester and Stoke Bruerne. The London North Western serviced Roade, Blisworth, Weedon and Daventry. Northampton Town