Councillors

Annie Valentine is sick of people putting rubbish in the recycling bins.

'It grinds me down...it's not low-level crime when you live with it'

Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash

Northampton Town Council approves new grants

An artist's impression of what the site could look like. (Image: Tilia Homes)

Controversial plans for 217-home housing estate approved ‘with a heavy heart’

Plans for the 217 homes on brownfield land in Northampton.

Delayed plans for 217 homes set for approval after developer increases parking

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Philip Waller, 65, returned from a shopping trip last week to find that a broadband firm had erected the pole outside his house in Barnsley, South Yorks. Lee McLean/SWNS

Watch: Broadband pole was put outside my home but I had it taken down

1000s of households to get direct payment worth £125 - how to apply

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Councils in West Northamptonshire to host summit to reach sustainability goals

Michael Perkins is fighting for right to park on his own drive in Warndon, Worcester

Watch: Council ban owner of 'eyesore' motorhome from parking on drive

Daventry Easter Market

Egg-citing News: Daventry Easter Market returns for 2024

The Northampton Guildhall

Minutes of the Northampton Town Council full council meeting

The Northampton Guildhall

Minutes of the Northampton Town Council full council meeting

The Guildhall, Northampton.

Budget approved meaning a near five percent council tax increase

NTC councillors and Labour councillors protested outside the Guildhall on Thursday (February 22) before WNC's council meeting

Protest held against WNC's decision to evict town council from Guildhall

The final budget meeting will be held at the Guildhall, Northampton, on Thursday February 22.

Opposition councillors submit list of changes to budget ahead of meeting

Labour, Lib Dems and Independent councillors from WNC have all submitted amendments to the budget for 2024/25, which will be discussed at a full council meeting this week

Nadia Lincoln

A 3D illustration of what the three-storey SEND school could look like.

Green light for specialist SEND school set to welcome more than 250 children

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) recently approved a move to "evict" Northampton Town Council from the Guildhall by early 2025

Town Council rallies against decision to kick them out of the Guildhall by 2025

Thousands of new homes have been given the green light in Northamptonshire this year.

17 major housing projects which have been approved by councils in 2023

Local Residents held a peaceful protest at Northampton Guildhall

”All talk and no trousers” claim campaigners at council’s 'inaction' on air poll...

North Northamptonshire Council, based at Corby Cube (Pic credit: Nadia Lincoln)

£953 million disaggregation figure contended by Northamptonshire councils

Master plan for the Dallington Grange housing development. The area on the south border highlighted in pink is to contain a group of 100 affordable homes. Taken from planning application presentation at West Northants Council.

Councillors criticise ‘little ghetto of affordable homes’ in development

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

Park View Stables brick damage. Credit: Talbot Homes

27 homes to be built in Northamptonshire despite controversy

A new housing scheme will come into force in April next year after West Northamptonshire Council approved it at a cabinet meeting.

Cabinet approves housing allocation scheme which harmonises registers

Councillors will discuss a proposed housing strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Housing strategy aims to 'prevent and tackle homelessness'

WNC are to buy Broadmead Court, Northampton, to increase housing support for Northamptonshire\'s rough sleepers. Credit: Google Streetview

Council to buy block of flats in Northampton to help house homeless

There are106 long-term rough sleepers in the area, but there are only 40 supported accommodation units

Nadia Lincoln

Illustration of the original plans for the 45 homes in Flore which were refused in a planning meeting in November 2022. Taken from planning application. Credit: Barwood Homes Ltd

Appeal over 45 controversial new homes in Northants village

The footpath at the junction of Cattle Market Road and Bridge Street has been closed off

Residents 'outraged' after busy footpath is closed off without warning

People running on treadmills

Cabinet approves plans to seek leisure centre providers in Northampton and Daven...

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Councillors angry that town centre is 'awash with fly-tipping and litter'

Frank with Deputy Mayor and Mayoress

A big thank you from Frank!

Thorplands Residents Association Committee members

Thorplands Residents Association celebrates after receiving £5,255 of National L...

A solar farm that could power thousands of homes has been unanimously approved by councillors. (Pic: EDF)

Solar farm with 100,000 panels will be built on farmland

Housing Allocations

Cabinet approves plans to seek public's views on social housing allocations

Glassthorpe Solar Farm (Pic: EDF)

Solar farm which could power 14,000 homes set to be given the go ahead

Child getting on a bus

Cabinet to consider feedback on proposed changes to Home to School transport

Residents have heard the council talk the talk, now they want to see it walk the walk.

Residents march on council HQ demanding cleaner air in Northampton

Cost of Living Support

Councillors to discuss further £5m funding package to help households

The Abington Street library first opened in 1910 and was designed by local architect Herbert Norman. It was first listed in 1975.

Library in 'very poor condition' with repairs set to given the go-ahead

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

Polling station

Everything you need to know about registering to vote in May elections

The Style Councillors perform at The Roadmender

REVIEW: Excellent Style Councillors keep the flame burning at the Roadmender

The building to be approved will be “the vibrant, social heart of the campus”

Final part of Aston Martin's new £200m factory site set to be given the go ahead

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has received 35 objections to the conversion of the three-bedroom in Crick.

Residents express concern over plans to turn a house into a children's home

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment

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

Plans unveiled to build hotel, flats and new multi-storey car park at station

Andrew Lewer MP (right) and Councillor Harry Barrett (left) have spoken out against the proposals.

Here’s what two political figures have to say about the proposed parking rises

Delapre Abbey would be part of the 'Active Quarter'.

Councillors to discuss creation of ‘Active Quarter’ to transform green spaces

Cllr Phil Larratt says there are 'no funds available' to provide free parking in the town centre this Christmas

No extra free parking in Northampton town centre this Christmas, says council

Northamptonshire MP Philip Hollobone called for immigration minister Robert Jenrick to resign over his handling of using a county hotel to accommodate asylum seekers

Minister's pledge to 'properly engage' with council over asylum seekers hotels

West Northamptonshire Council says it is "making progress" tackling a projected £7.6 million black hole in this year's budget

How did council shrink £7.6m overspend by one-third in just two months?

Jill Scott celebrates after England's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final victory over Germany

Jill Scott to be awarded freedom of the city of Sunderland

Farmers and private landowners can continue applying for grants to clear up fly-tipped rubbish

Public to continue footing bill for fly-tipping on private land

Plans include a multi-storey car park, hotel and housing on land between Northampton station and St Andrews Road

Developers go public with plans for car park, homes and hotel at station