Council

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

Reform councillor returns after absence that left party clinging to majority

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

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

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

Road repairs are finally being carried out in Kings Heath

Estate to have ‘frustrating’ pothole problem fixed months after urgent calls

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

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

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

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
The Reform-led council says it is ‘100% now on the case’ over fly-tipping in Northampton – despite opposition claims town is 'blighted'.
Logan MacLeod

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

Library picture, Northampton Market Square

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

The Lamport Swan in Harborough Road

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

Highways cabinet member Cllr Richard Butler

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

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’

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

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

At the start of June 2025, WNC was named as one of the frontrunners to receive a visit from Reform UK’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team to assess the authority’s books and make efficiency savings. This was also partnered with a visit from the national party’s DOGE lead, Zia Yusuf (pictured), who stands between former deputy leader of the council Reform Cllr James Petter and Reform leader of the council Mark Arnull.

West Northamptonshire Council faces £13.1m overspend as care costs soar
West Northamptonshire Council is facing a £13.1m overspend this financial year as the cost of caring for children and adults continues to pile pressure on its finances.
Logan MacLeod

The camera at Upton Valley Way East was put up in April

Council plans 10 new traffic enforcement cameras across town

100 homes off York Way, next to Harlestone Firs, have been approved on appeal

Plans for 100 homes next woodland given go-ahead – despite 700 objections

In April, dozens of residents and golfers gathered outside Northampton Guildhall to protest against the proposed housing allocation.

‘This is a huge win’: Plans for 300 homes golf course dropped after campaign

Police said an unknown offender forced their way into Fryin’ Brian food van sometime overnight between Monday (August 31) and Tuesday (September 1).

'It's a regular occurrence': Market Square food van broken into again

The issue was discussed at a planning meeting at West Northamptonshire Council

'My children are scared': Dad's emotional plea snubbed as flat plans approved

The leader of the opposition on Milton Keynes City Council Shazna Muzammil has written an open letter to the Prime Minister making The Case For Six

‘Bring West Northants back to the table’ says councillor in devolution plea

1,400 homes are planned to be built at Upton Lodge Farm, which sits on land next to the A4500 near Upton

Primary school set to be dropped from plans for huge housing development

Andy and Paul are taking on WNC in court in a bid to continue trading on the Market Square

“I think we have a good case”: Trial date set for food van’s fight with WNC

The application for 29 Broadway, Abington, (left) would have seen the family home converted into a six-person house in multiple occupation, with a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

HMO plans rejected after 85 objections from ‘fearful’ residents

Councillor Mark Arnull

‘Faintly ridiculous’: Reform leader responds to claims over Labour meetings

Cllr Sally Keeble has called on West Northamptonshire Council's education portfolio holder to meet with parents angry over the decision to axe plans for new schools at the major Dallington Grange development (pictured).

'Smack in the face’: Parents refused meeting over scrapped secondary school

Plans for a huge new warehouse and industrial development in Brackmills which could support more than 1,200 jobs have been unveiled

£133m boost and 1,200 jobs promised in huge Northampton warehouse plans

Cotton End Bridge, on Cattle Market Road, is affected by a 24-hour closure of the southbound carriageway from today (Tuesday, September 1) until Friday, October 2.

Busy bridge closes for month-long repair works

Northamptonshire Police has asked for the premises licence of O&K Supermarket in Kettering Road to be reviewed following an inspection on June 10.

Police raid supermarket – and find 464 cigarette packets hidden in chicken coop

A new retrospective planning application has been submitted for a field in Dodford, just off the A5 near Weedon, to become land for a residential caravan site

Traveller family submits fresh plans for caravan site in village

Northampton General Hospital

NGH nurse slams 'outrageous' new parking charges for NHS workers

Clayson Country Homes wants to build 58 homes on land off Beech Lane, in Kislingbury, next to the village's playing fields.

Plans to build 58 homes in village recommended for REFUSAL after 240 objections

Four of the most popular streets in the town, which include St Giles’ Street, Abington Street, George Row and Mercer’s Row, were earmarked by the Reform-led WNC as being some of the most popular on-street parking locations. Photo: Nadia Lincoln.

Stalwart business speaks out on WNC’s premium parking zones coming into effect

Traders have told the Chronicle & Echo that the Market Square's pop-up stalls remain largely empty, particularly during the week.

Market Square occupancy figures revealed after concerns over empty stalls

Bugbrooke Fields Business Park

Major plans submitted to extend village business park

Recent images of Martins Yard

Site branded one of the town’s worst fly-tipping spots put up for rent

Kislingbury Bridge is closed while West Northamptonshire Council carries out maintenance repairs

Village bridge used by thousands shuts for repairs – here’s when it reopens

This was Abington Street on Wednesday afternoon (August 19)

Crackdown on fruit and vegetable traders sprawling into Abington Street

Northampton motorists could soon face fines for pavement parking under new council crackdown powers

Motorists could soon face fines for pavement parking under new council powers

Mounts Baths, Northampton

Naked swimming could return after 44 year tradition was banned

The two hotspots: Victoria Gardens (top), and Greenwood Road (bottom)

WNC gives landlord ultimatum over fly-tipping hotspot on busy walkway

Fish Street on Wednesday (August 19)

Here’s why two recently refurbished high streets are fenced off again

Stack Northampton is 'coming soon' to the former Market Walk Shopping Centre, according to signage

STACK opening pushed further into 2027 as major strip-out works begin