David Smith

Sally Keeble (left), Dan Lister (top right) and Jonathan Harris have taken up leadership positions on West Northamptonshire Council after the local elections last week.
Credit: WNC / Nadia Lincoln LDRS

New opposition leaders speak out after Reform takes charge

Illustrative designs showing the entrance to one of the proposed buildings

Final plans given go-ahead for two ‘colossal’ warehouses

The Racecourse Pavilion could be taken over by Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust.

Delapre Abbey Trust could take over venue as clean air campaigners ‘kicked out’

SNCR team

South Northants Community Responders make a life-saving impact in 2024

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

WNC expects Government to use another unnamed hotel to house asylum seekers

Residents in West Northamptonshire will be invited to open their homes to those in need.

Housing scheme launched where residents can open their homes to those in need

Cllr David Smith, PFCC Danielle Stone and Sergeant Rodney Williams in Northampton

Commissioner and Cabinet Member visit Kettering Road, Northampton to hear local ...

David Smith and Terry Atkinson, members of the Rotary Club of Northampton Becket, began driving a used NHS ambulance to the border between Poland and Ukraine on August 4.

Volunteers praised for delivering donations to Ukraine – despite day two hurdle

With millions currently being invested in regeneration works, businesses will be urged to make sure bins are appropriately stored and only put out when they are due to be collected – or they could face enforcement. Photo: WNC.

Tidy Our Town: Council approves clamp down on ‘inappropriate bin storage’

Take a look at 24 of the grottiest parts of Northampton town centre

The hope for the ‘Northampton Town Centre Environmental Policy’ is to “elevate the town centre’s appeal, encouraging more people to use it” – as well as making it “safer to access for residents and visitors”.

Tidy Our Town: Clamp down on ‘inappropriate bin storage’ may be rolled out soon

Stephen Lawrence

West Northamptonshire to commemorate Stephen Lawrence Day

Mark Mullen and Charlie Childs collecting Noerthampton's Purple Flag accreditation

Purple Flag accreditation for 'safe and vibrant' night time economy renewed

Stephen Mold.

Stephen Mold WILL NOT stand for Commissioner role after misogynistic comment

Jeyes Jetty is one of three alleyways in Northampton, which will remain closed after public consultation.

Three alleyways in Northampton to remain closed for another three years

Dawn has more than doubled the number of volunteers at St Andrew's Healthcare since taking over.

Manager of ‘vital voluntary’ service shortlisted for award
A manager at the centre of the St Andrew’s Healthcare’s ‘vital’ voluntary service has made the finals of the West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Inspirational Women Awards.
Fiona Bailey

The rescheduled panel hearing for Ms Nikki Watson took place on February 20.

Hearing for commissioner's preferred fire chief goes ahead despite concerns

Number 2 Cartmel Place in Eastfield has been derelict for three years and counting

Residents speak out over three-year 'nightmare' living next to derelict house

Higher fines for those who fly-tip will be rolled out across West Northamptonshire.

Fly-tippers could now be fined £1K as council more than doubles maximum penalty

Here's what the street looked like on Friday (January 26)

Major street descends into chaos five months after closing due to massive fire

An aerial perspective of the site.

Plans agreed to make safe fire-ravaged former nightclub in 'warzone' street

The taxi drivers union took to the streets of Northampton to protest against regulations in October 2023.
Credit: ADCU

Taxi drivers take to the streets of Northampton once again to protest

Mice were found in the kitchen at Greens Norton Primary School. The kitchen is operated by ABM catering.

Company admits food hygiene breaches after mouse infestation in school kitchen

The public protection order on Northampton has been extended.

Northampton public space protection order extended for further three years

Toni Titus took on life-saving work in her local community becoming a first responder for South Nort

New recruit for South Northants First Responders tells story

Close Up of 1000 Voices Protesters holding signs. They are demanding action on air pollution in Northampton, ahead of discussion in West Northants council meeting.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDR

WNC pledges to tackle air pollution as climate group protest outside Guildhall

The two bridging hotels which were housing the 220 refugees were Holiday Inn in Flore and Holiday Inn in Bedford Road

Two hotels reopen to public after hundreds of Afghan refugees are kicked out
The hotels have been closed to the public for over a year
Logan MacLeod

Moulton Primary School, in Church Hill, is confirmed to have RAAC in the roof of one of its buildings.

Another Northampton school confirmed to have RAAC, impacting 180 children

Fly tipping

Tackling environmental crime across West Northamptonshire

Cllr David Smith (left) plays a lead role in the Afghanistan refugee schemes in West Northants

50% of Afghan refugees being kicked out of hotels yet to secure accommodation

Nicci Marzec and Stephen Mold /Northamptonshire OFPCC

Commissioner says woman in charge of fire service was 'bullied out' of job

Emergency Service Fun Day

Residents invited to join free Emergency Services fun day in Daventry

West Northamptonshire has hosted refugees and asylum seekers in various hotels over the last two years.

Nearly 200 Afghanistan refugees set to be moved out of hotels soon

Northampton Pride is back next weekend. (Photo from last year's event).

Countdown is for Northampton Pride 2023 - Everything you need to know

Council offices

Grant funding for voluntary and community sector is now available

David Smith from South Northants Community Responders

Coronation awards joy for Community Responder volunteer David Smith

The Guildhall, Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council to mark Stephen Lawrence Day

180 asylum seekers have been living in the Ibis in Crick since October.

Council plea for help to sustain 180 asylum seekers living in a hotel

Dog owners in Northampton could soon be fined £100 for not picking up after their dog.

Northampton dog owners could be fined £100 for not picking up after their pet

Great Doddington Club has re-opened after volunteers and villagers rallied together.

Volunteers in Great Doddington save beloved club from closure

A selection of the unsafe electrical items that were found

Unsafe products removed from sale thanks to Trading Standards team

Taxi drivers protesting in Northampton Town Centre in February, 2023

Consultation period for taxi licensing policy in West Northamptonshire extended

Hundreds of ADCU members protested against West Northants Council on Thursday morning

Hundreds of angry taxi drivers protest against council's plans

Stephen Mold said he hopes the authorities will pay more into the Sunflower Centre, which helps domestic abuse survivors in Northamptonshire.

Crime commissioner says he is ‘left carrying can’ for domestic violence support

West Northamptonshire Council have confirmed there are already residents in Westgate House

Village care home already being used as hostel without permission

The fly-tipping that has now been cleared up in Sheep Street.

Private landowners can apply for grants to clear fly-tipping

Members of Northamptonshire Hongkongers with West Northamptonshire Councils and East Midlands Councils staff members.

West Northants welcomes Hong Kong community with Civic Event at the Guildhall

Parking charges are set to be introduced to The Racecourse

Councillors in rural areas slammed for voting in favour of park fee increases

Parking fees are set to be increased at The Racecourse, Daventry Country Park and Brixworth Country Park

Public slam Tories over plans to increase parking fees at popular parks

WNC is set to introduce parking charges at The Racecourse, Daventry Country Park and Brixworth Country Park in April

Thousands of motorists set to be hit with increased parking charges at parks

Up to 400 asylum seekers could be housed at the former Highgate House Hotel in Creaton

Villagers continue to ask 400 asylum seekers could be housed at former hotel

Sarah Nolan and her team Boccia team in Rio

Boccia team coached by Northampton College assistant principal is top of world

Ukrainian flag raised next to the Union Flag outside the Guildhall in Northampton.

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payment increased to £550 a month for hosts

Molly (left middle) says she is 'over the moon' after WNC has invited professional dog walker to discuss their concerns regarding a new banning order

Professional dog walkers are 'over the moon' as council halts strict new rule

Festivities will soon be taking over Market Square in Northampton.

Popular Frost Fair Christmas market to return to Northampton this weekend

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