Councillors

Obelisk House

Concerns raised about council’s adult social care consultation

Councillor Humphries and Councillor Arnull

Councillor continues attending meetings as questions remain over engagement

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

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

Free holiday clubs and meals for thousands of children could continue

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

Euro Star Supermarket in Wellingborough Road has had its alcohol licence revoked. Credit: Google Maps / Northamptonshire Police

Shop stripped of alcohol licence after illegal cigarettes and vapes found

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

Martin Henry, pictured right, and James Smith

Council appoints new chief executive and chief financial officer

Planning Policy Committee meeting in One Angel Square Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Council falls short of five-year housing land supply target

Chief Executive Martin Henr

Councillors to decide on new chief executive and finance chief

Kaya Lounge at 6 Harlestone Road

Neighbours object to plans for late-night rooftop bar at shisha lounge

Marvel Padel Ltd, next door to Riverside Hub, has applied for a premises licence for Unit 8 at Riverside Prime, Carousel Way. It wants permission to sell alcohol from midday until 11pm, seven days a week, with the venue open from 6am until 11pm.

Alcohol plans for new padel venue spark row over children's play centre nextdoor

The parcel of farmland, near Brackmills, could be fitted with nearly 50,000 solar panels if approved. Credit: Google Maps

Plans approved for nearly 49,000-panel solar farm

An artist's impression of the hall after the proposed works Credit: Fairline Homes

Councillors back part of Overstone Hall restoration despite refusal advice

One Angel Square offices for West Northamptonshire Council. Submitted

How many meetings your WNC councillor has attended since the start of 2026

The development would see a three-storey block containing 20 apartments built on vacant land between Harlestone Road and the Lodge Farm industrial estate. The site sits next to Shire Lodge Masonic Club.

Plans to build 20 flats on land next to freemasons club recommended for approval
Plans to build 20 flats on land next to a freemasons club in Northampton have been recommended for approval.
Logan MacLeod

Plans were rejected to build up to 49 new homes on farmland on the edge of the village of Badby, near Daventry. Credit: Google Maps

‘Potential to destroy it’: Councillors refuse housing scheme on edge of village

Democracy And Standards Committee meeting in One Angel Square Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Freedom of speech proposal dropped despite clash at council meeting over rules

The Audit and Governance meeting was held at the One Angel Square offices on Monday, June 1. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Councillors demand answers over project overspends and £14m in contract waivers

A Voi spokesperson has responded after the leader of West Northamptonshire Council warned the town’s e-scooter trial was in “last-chance territory” amid growing concerns over dangerous riding and anti-social behaviour.

Voi responds after WNC leader says e-scooter trial is in ‘last-chance territory'

A 3D illustration of what the new care home in Deanshanger will look like.
Credit: LNT Care Developments

66-bed care home approved despite concerns about access to healthcare facilities

Figures obtained by the Chronicle & Echo reveal which councillors are handling the highest and lowest numbers of member enquiries since Reform UK took control of West Northamptonshire Council in May.

Here's how many enquiries your councillor has put in since being elected to WNC

Maya Lounge, in Wellingborough Road, is facing a licence review following an application by Northamptonshire Police.

Bar could be closed down after string of complaints from neighbours

A report going before full council next week asks members to approve the absence of Councillor Jeffrey Johnson (pictured) on health grounds. (Credit: Getty and WNC)

Reform councillor’s illness could leave the party at risk of losing control

Under the draft document, up to 47,000 new homes could be built over the plan period to 2043. This includes over 33,000 homes in Northampton, 4,670 homes in Daventry, 3,050 homes in Brackley and Towcester, and thousands more across many rural villages and towns.

Full list shows where thousands of homes are planned across West Northants

One Angel Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Council.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Improvement plan set out after social care services rated 'requires improvement'

The site (left) currently forms part of a protected “green wedge” between Northampton and nearby villages, but the draft plan proposes removing that status so homes could be built there.

2,500 residents fight WNC's housing plans threatening Harlestone Firs
‘This is the hill we’ve chosen to die on’: 2,500 residents fight West Northants Council's housing plans threatening Northampton woodland
Logan MacLeod

Outline planning permission was granted in 2021 for up to 3,000 homes as part of the Dallington Grange estate between Harlestone Firs and Kings Heath (pictured)

Plans for the next 295 homes on huge housing estate recommended for approval

Reform UK took charge of West Northamptonshire Council following the elections in May
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Labour leader calls for better female representation in top spots on WNC

West Northants Council's Reform leader Mark Arnull (left) has hit back at Northampton Labour MP Mike Reader saying 'him and Nigel live rent-free in his head'

WNC leader says he and Nigel Farage 'live rent-free' in town Labour MP’s head

Wes Suter alongside dad Steffan

Well-known jeweller speaks out one year after leaving town for Market Harborough

The new 361-home estate will link onto the west of Collingtree Park once the development is complete (Vistry Latimer Collingtree LLP and Lagan Homes)

Council approve plans to build 361 new homes despite local objection

Budget proposals for parking charges in Northampton town centre have remained the same despite a u-turn for Daventry, Towcester and Brackley at a cabinet meeting on Monday, February 16.

WATCH: Traders stand united as parking increases stay despite u-turn elsewhere

Mark Mullen, operations manager for Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID)

'Frustrated and disappointed': Business group calls for car parking fee rethink

Local residents attended in protest to the plans.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Councillors will debate controversial bioenergy plant plans again

Deputy council leader James Petter (WNC)

Council accused after film of deputy leader reportedly 'in a bath' is destroyed

The Local Plan is a key document shaping the future of development across West Northamptonshire up to 2043 (WNC)

Consultation to build 47,000 new homes across West Northants given go-ahead

Reform UK - Cllr Gavin Beales represents Brickhill and Queensway wards on North Northants Council and Wellingborough Town Council / National World /NNC

Reform councillor 'can't recall details' after racist dating site list leaked

The green wedge land is immediately south of Harlestone Firs and north of York Way. It was originally protected to keep open space between Northampton and nearby villages, but WNC’s new draft local plan proposes removing that status so homes can be built there.

Reform-led council identifies more land next to Harlestone Firs for housing

Volunteers wrapping gifts at Restore Northampton

Christmas gift giveaway for families in need boosted by Northampton Town Council...

The Guildhall extension at St Giles' Square

Northampton Town Council backs in principle agreement to secure Guildhall extens...

One Angel Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Council.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Councillors call for review over closure of NPH

The McDonald's in Kettering Road, Northampton

McDonald’s bids to operate 24/7 despite protests when it first opened

Nigel Farage and Reform UK supporters at the local election campaign launch in Kettering earlier this year (Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

'Whirlwind' six months since Reform UK took control of WNC

Community Matters

Plans unveiled to bring joined-up health and wellbeing services closer to home f...

The debate was held at full council meeting in the Northampton Guildhall, on Thursday September 25. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Councillors vote for new guidance to be issued to ban mobile phones from schools

Artist impression of the new school

Approval given for new school at Buckton Fields

An extraordinary meeting has been called for councillors to discuss the use of three West Northamptonshire hotels as asylum accommodation.

Councillors to debate use of asylum hotels at extraordinary meeting

The energy facility would be located on agricultural field between Evenley and Croughton, off the B4031.

Councillors ask for more time to make decision on renewable gas plant

The energy facility would be located on agricultural field between Evenley and Croughton, off the B4031.

Plans for renewable gas plant set for approval despite more than 300 objections

Current lodges at the Overstone Park Resort.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Planning inspectorate puts stop to plans to expand Northampton leisure resort

Plans to expand a HMO on 4 Ivy Road, Northampton, have been refused.

Northampton HMO refused on grounds of parking, litter and highways

Artist Helen Verrill with the completed artwork, which celebrates the work of the Barratt family

New public art project receives very positive response

The completed artwork on the Virgin Media cabinet in Primrose Hill, Northampton.

Northampton Cabinet Art Project gets off to a great start

WNC HQ

Councillors inspired by visit to WEST Youth Zone

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