Politics

Families from the new Dallington Grange housing estate protest for a new school to be built

Opposition leader warns of ‘looming crisis’ over scrapped Northampton school

Ashberry Strategic Land’s describes the aim as creating “a well integrated, high quality new place”.

Major plans submitted to build up to 70 homes as extension to village

West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square

Council awards £310,000 to groups after receiving £1.3 million in requests

Reform councillor Jeffrey Johnson (left) and council leader Mark Arnull (right)

Reform councillor returns after absence that left party clinging to majority

The Local Plan includes 1,500 homes in Boughton

Parish council calls in independent expert to scrutinise Local Plan

Library picture of a solar farm (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Developer behind huge solar farm responds to fears over impact

An artist's impression of what the site could look like

Plans unveiled for major new David Lloyd health and wellness club in Towcester

The council's new chat assistant

Got a question about bins or council tax? 24-hour chatbot could have the answer

Hydraflex has been given the go-ahead to use the Heathfield Way site to manufacture stainless steel metal hoses and bellows assemblies.

New business to move into Jones Wholesale site after 107-year-old firm closes

The Environmental Crime Team investigated repeated dumping in East Street

Six fly-tips found in same street linked to waste from one household

Artists' impressions of the proposed Wantage Park crematorium at Wantage Farm in Moulton. (WNC)

Plans resubmitted for controversial crematorium next to secondary school

Library picture, Northampton Market Square

Council says it has no record of market ‘no-confidence vote’ claim by ex-trader

Proposals have been submitted to knock down The United Reformed Church on The Headlands.

Church faces demolition as plans reveal what could replace it

West Northamptonshire Council leader Reform Cllr Mark Arnull

Council leader wants new youth zone built in town centre

West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square

West Northants SEND improvement plan gets Government approval

Road repairs are finally being carried out in Kings Heath

Estate to have ‘frustrating’ pothole problem fixed months after urgent calls
A Northampton estate is set to finally have its ‘frustrating’ pothole problem addressed – months after calls were made for urgent fixes.
Logan MacLeod

Plans have been unveiled to bring Northampton’s historic Corn Exchange back to life

Plans submitted to turn Corn Exchange into huge live events and cultural venue

Councillor Mark Arnull

Local Plan consultation WNC tried to scrap opens after Government intervention

A 'free beach' was one of the main attractions at Summer on the Square

400k visits for £8.5k: Has WNC found golden egg to increase town footfall?

The Mayorhold Car Park has permanently closed down after first closing on July 20 due to safety concerns

Town's largest car park PERMANENTLY CLOSED due to safety concerns

The roundabout at the junction of Mill Lane and Nene Way has opened following work linked to the new Dallington Grange housing development.

New roundabout on busy road opens after almost three months of major works

Here's an aerial view of how the site could look once complete

Major Greyfriars plans submitted for 1,220 homes, new park and rooftop terrace

Weston Favell Police Station

Councillor raises concerns over drugs, knife crime and illegal bikes

Some of the proposals for the strategy include mobility hubs (top left), autonomous shuttle buses (top right), and a tram system (bottom).

New driverless shuttles, trams and extra train station feature in travel plans

roposed northern orbital routes would have linked the A4500 near M1 Junction 16 (bottom left) with the A43 Kettering Road (top right near Moulton), running via Harlestone Road, Welford Road and Harborough Road.

WNC leaves major northern orbital road off 2036 plans – have your say

Councillor Mark Arnull

Council formally challenges Government over Local Plan intervention

The proposed development would sit immediately east of M1 Junction 18, next to Costco’s existing distribution centre, on a site covering around 11.74 hectares - roughly the size of 16 football pitches.

New Costco warehouse plan revealed for huge site near village
A US retail giant has revealed plans to build a huge new warehouse near Northampton.
Logan MacLeod

Ahenfie Restaurant and Lounge, in Kingsley Park Terrace, wants to open from 8am until midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Residents lash out at plans for restaurant to stay open until 2am

Reform-led council says it is ‘100% now on the case’ over Northampton fly-tipping – despite opposition claims town is ‘drowning’ in rubbish

‘We're 100% on the case’: Reform slams claims town is ‘drowning’ in fly-tips

Quinton Green has been accused of being a serial domestic abuser. Inset: Mayor of Wellingborough Sylvia Erskine, who expressed public support for Green.

Council in safeguarding vote amid mayor's support for 'serial domestic abuser'

Plans have been submitted to transform the long-vacant Horizon House site, just off St Peter’s Way roundabout, into a new factory for famous shoemaker John Lobb.

Images show how high-quality shoe factory could look

Parents went on a protest march earlier this month, supported by Councillor Sally Keeble

‘Cast iron case’ for secondary school argues councillor after publishing report

Taylor Wimpey is eyeing up plans to build up to 110 homes on brownfield land (top left) in Brixworth

More than 100 homes could be built on farmland as extension to village

Syed Syed Ltd sought permission for 19 homes at the former factory - 14 self-contained flats and five supported-living units. Councillors refused the application, against the recommendation of planning officers.

‘Ridiculous’: Developer slams claims girl was scarred by builder’s lit cigarette

Upper Mounts Car Park where 160 spaces have been cordoned off

More than half a large car park in remains cordoned off for investigation

Mike Reader MP is calling on the Government to ‘look seriously at bringing a lido to Northampton’ (Pic: Mike Reader petition / change.org)

MP launches petition to bring outdoor swimming pool to Northampton

The purpose-built development at Lings Park in Weston Favell

38 new homes for families facing homelessness near completion

West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square

New strategy aims to reverse wildlife decline across region

Library picture, Northampton Market Square

Market traders owe £83,000 amid continuing concerns over footfall

Library picture

More than 46,000 parking refunds still unclaimed after council blunder

The Lamport Swan in Harborough Road

Plans submitted to turn part of popular 18th century village pub into a hotel

One car remains locked in the Mayorhold which is still closed until further notice

One car remains abandoned in Northampton's largest car park

Highways cabinet member Cllr Richard Butler

‘We’re not looking to raise revenue’: Council approves 10 new traffic cameras

WNC has agreed to buy the 87 properties from Tilia Homes at the Landimore Road development in Hardingstone, Northampton.

Council purchases 87 affordable new build homes to buy and rent in Northampton

Councillors Mark Arnull and Sally Keeble

‘Political hypocrisy’ versus ‘reckless decision’: Leader and opposition hit out

Cllr Daniel Lister is 'absolutely furious' after the Government stepped in to stop WNC scrapping its Local Plan (WNC/Getty Images)

Conservative leader 'absolutely furious' as Local Plan 'forced' through

Zimfest 'will not be returning' Delapré Abbey following the traffic chaos and disruption which sparked fury among residents earlier this summer.

'Zimfest' 'WILL NOT BE RETURNING' to Delapre Abbey after 'horrendous' weekend

West Northamptonshire Council leader Reform Cllr Mark Arnull

Reform scraps Local Plan to ‘get it right’ as opposition brands move ‘reckless’

Cllr Mark Arnull, Reform UK Group Leader and Leader of West Northamptonshire Council

Government tells WNC to continue with Local Plan after Reform votes to scrap it

WNC is set to bring in another 10 traffic enforcement cameras across Northampton

‘Yellow Box Guru’ criticises plans for 10 new traffic enforcement cameras

The camera at St John's Street, outside West Northamptonshire Council's One Angel Square offices, alone accounted for around 2,700 penalty charge notices and £148,550 in fines between January and June.

WNC brings in nearly £300k in traffic fines in first half of 2026

Developers Bellway are seeking permission to build 92 homes on land off Milton Ham in West Hunsbury.

Councillor says ‘leave our green space alone’ at meeting

The land next to Harlestone Firs where 100 homes will be built

‘It feels very undemocratic’: Anger after 100 homes next to woodland approved

Fly-tipping in Semilong

‘Disgraceful’, ‘embarrassment’, ‘depressing’: Semilong's fly-tipping crisis

School meals, library picture (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Free holiday clubs and meals for thousands of children could continue