News
HS2 Extended Working Hours to 31 March 2026
HS2's permitted additional working hours will include weekday night working, from 7am on Mondays to midnight on Fridays and at weekends from 7am to 6pm. From 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. This is subject to local authority consents and approvals and ongoing review.
A copy of HS2's notice is attached below.
Posted: Fri, 17 Oct 2025
HS2 Banbury Lane Closures November and December 2025 (as amended I November)
HS2 are continuing to work on the Lower Thorpe viaduct above Banbury Lane which will require short-term road closures of Banbury Lane through Lower Thorpe on the following dates (as amended 31 October 2025).:
The current dates are:
- Monday 3 November to Wednesday 5 November
- Monday 24 November to Tuesday 25 November
- Wednesday 10 December to Friday 19 Decembe
Additional closures are planned but may change...
Posted: Fri, 17 Oct 2025
HS2 Progress Video
HS2 have recently completed a 15minute film showing construction progress from Greatworth to Chipping Warden. A link to the film on their YouTube channel is provided below.
Posted: Sun, 12 Oct 2025
New Booking System For Visiting Household Waste & Recycling Centres
A booking system is being introduced at West Northants Council's (WNC) Household Waste and Recycling Centres in November.
Anyone visiting one of the centres on or after Monday 3 November will need to book a slot first. This can be done online via a dedicated booking system, or over the phone by calling the WNC main switchboard number, allowing people to secure a slot up to two weeks in advance, or...
Posted: Tue, 23 Sep 2025
Speeding Vehicles - Police Action
Northamptonshire Police placed monitors in the village measuring both the speed and volume of traffic following concerns expressed by the parish council. This confirmed a significant number of vehicles exceeding the 30mph limit. There has been resultant police attendance in the village using a radar gun.
Posted: Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Sulgrave Manor - Free Pass for Residents
A free local pass is available for residents of Thorpe Mandeville, Culworth, Sulgrave and Stuchbury, excluding events. An administration charge of £5 applies and proof of residency is required.
Phone 01295 760205, call in or email enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk
Posted: Fri, 8 Aug 2025
Film of HS2 Lower Thorpe Viaduct Launch
Further to the previous News item, there is a link below to a short HS2 film of the recent Lower Thorpe Viaduct launch.
Posted: Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Lower Thorpe Viaduct Beam Installed
The HS2 viaduct steel beam has been installed over Banbury Lane in Lower Thorpe.
This gives an indication of the viaduct's enormity bearing in mind concrete decking with a 3m overhang will be placed on the beams to facilitate both the track laying and a 1.85m high parapet, leaving most of the steel beam exposed.
Further information about the viaduct is provided in the HS2 attachment below.
Posted: Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Banbury Road Two-Year Closure
As previously forewarned, HS2 have announced that Banbury Road between the Magpie junction and Bulls Lane will be closed for approximately two years from 12 May 2025. The Greatworth Temporary Road will form part of the diversion route.
The closure is required to complete the Greatworth tunnel excavation and construction. The tunnel extends through Banbury Road. Once the tunnel is complete Banbury Road...
Posted: Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Village Book Exchange
A free Book Exchange has been set up in an outbuilding of the village hall. Please take the opportunity to leave and exchange books.
Posted: Fri, 18 Apr 2025
