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Survey launched to learn more about solid fuel burning habits

Corby - Hooke Close next to the new warehouse on the former Weetabix site /Ian Bateman

High Court rejects Corby Hooke Close resident's application for judicial review

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Driving forward improvements to roads across West Northants

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to host a pivotal Housing Summit this week as it launches its new Affordable Housing Delivery Plan

Stakeholders to discuss future plans for affordable housing in West Northamptons...

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Help shape sexual health services in West Northamptonshire

Before-and-after pictures show how a house of horrors which was turned into a makeshift dump has finally been cleared of rubbish after more than a year.

Makeshift tip FINALLY cleared as nightmare neighbour evicted

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Steps taken to pave the way for a more sustainable West Northants

Standens Barns Community Centre was completely renovated to create the academy in 2020

Council ‘keen’ to work with Frank Bruno to prevent boxing academy closure

Steps are being taken to improve the air quality in West Northants.

Significant steps to improve air quality in West Northants

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

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Become a Shared Lives Carer – Build stronger, kinder communities together

Seven sites have been identified to be disposed of by West Northants Council, as the cabinet is set to discuss options next week. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Seven sites could be sold by council as it looks to shrink estate

The council will consider enforcing the £2,513 fee for reserving a burial plot across all of its 13 cemeteries in North Northants.

Council set to introduce £2,500 fee to reserve a grave for 99 years

The aftermath of the blaze at the Bristol Avenue tip

Video shows devastating tip blaze caused by a single e-bike battery

Phil Austin has built a lighthouse in the middle of Salford - 30 miles away from the nearest coast.

I was refused planning permission for a home...so I built a LIGHTHOUSE

Spectacular fireworks at Northampton's Racecourse.

Northampton's Annual Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Racecourse this Saturd...
Northampton’s largest, free fireworks display returns to the Racecourse this Saturday, 2nd November, with live stage performances from 4pm and a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks finale at 6pm.
Sara Kennedy

Furious resident Douglas Debnam on Whitebarns Lane in the village of Furneaux Phelham in Hertfordshire, is embroiled in Britain's longest running pothole row.

Our council want £100k to fix road with 32 potholes...we're furious!

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

Betty Calloway (90) from Stirchley, who has issues with an overgrown council hedge that has turned her dream move into a nightmare.

Overgrown hedge is 'swallowing' my garden...I'm fuming

Houses

Tenant feedback sought on new tenancy policy

It's that time of year again when the gritters will be out and about on our roads.

Gritting fleet geared up for the winter months

Retired bank worker, Nick Wisniewski, 66, is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.

'I'm not moving!' Council move to evict man on derelict estate

School classroom.

Watch: School absence fines rise details explained

Stagecoach Bus Daventry

Help shape local transport in West Northamptonshire

get vaccinated

Get your two or three-year-olds protected with the free flu nasal spray

Video grab of a rat infested alleyway off Franciscan Road in Tooting, south London. October 2 2024.

I passed a swarm of rats on the school run...it was disgusting!

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Celebrating the contribution of older people in our communities
Following on from the success of the Healthy Active Ageing event held in April 2024, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Northamptonshire Sport are launching a Healthy Active Ageing Network for people across Northamptonshire.
By Rebecca Hutson, writing on behalf of WNC

Helping our residents to stop smoking with free support

Helping our residents to stop smoking with free support

Northampton Town Council Fireworks event

Save the date for Northampton Town Council’s annual fireworks spectacular on 2 N...

West Northamptonshire Council bought Horizon House, which sits just off the St Peter's Way Roundabout, in 2017. (Image: Google Maps)

WNC to sell 'important industrial heritage landmark' to luxury shoe manufacturer

Education Conference

Council and schools collaborate to shape future of educational services

Carers image

One-stop shops to be introduced for carers in Northamptonshire

Greyfriars includes the former Greyfriars Bus Station, which was demolished in 2015, as well as the Mayorhold and Victoria Street Car Parks, Corn Exchange, Belgrave House, and East and West Island totalling over 14 acres.

Multi-million regeneration of Greyfriars site could create 7,000 jobs

Front of a house with trees and plants.

Wantage Park: Online pre-planning consultation is now open

map of northampton regeneration

National partner identified to deliver regeneration of Greyfriars, Northampton

Artist's impression Wantage park

Wantage Park: Public invited to review plans and share views

Flooding in Northampton. Picture taken by Chronicle & Echo reader, Sarah Fry.

Council say drains and gullies are ‘well maintained’ in and around Northampton

West Sussex landscaper Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has been filling in Horsham's potholes with flowers dubbed 'pretty potholes'.

'I made my roads pretty!' Pothole flowerbed service goes viral

Catherine Whitehead

Council Director and Monitoring Officer announces retirement

New £9.5m housing investment announced by WNC

WNC announces £9.5 million council housing investment

Male role model of the year awards

Nominate your West Northants 'Male Role Models'

IIE Bronze

Progress made on sustainability efforts with bronze iiE accreditation

Cllr Adam Brown, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council

WNC Leader's Column: Northampton's regeneration projects mean it's time to talk ...

Solar Panels

Solar panels scheme aims to cut carbon emissions and costs

PWC Building Control Services LTD in Duncote has gone into voluntary liquidation

REVEALED: Building control firm in £10.7m debt as reasons for collapse emerge

Have your say on how the Council plans to manage and enhance tree and woodland across West Northants.

Have your say on how the Council plans to manage and enhance tree and woodland a...

A child

Options for vacant building in Brackley explored for community benefit

Marshal Craig, one of the last remaining residents on Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow which is almost deserted.

'I'm not moving!' - Man refuses to leave derelict 'Chernobyl' estate

A desperate man claims a council is doing "nothing" after his mould-ridden flat left a relative hospitalised.

Inside our mould-ridden council flat which left a relative in hospital

Health and wellbeing forum

Health, safety and wellbeing forum offering support for businesses

Muktar Singh, 55

Huge mountain of fly-tipped rubbish attracts 'rats the size of cats'

People

Funding available for community groups to support mental health initiatives

Grillers in Bridge Street has closed, as the street remains closed.

Business owner 'forced' to close takeaway as road closure sage rumbles on

Ukrainian Independence Day

West Northamptonshire to mark Ukrainian Independence Day

Two civilians crossing the road

Share your views on pharmaceutical services across West Northamptonshire