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Wildfire fears over HUGE fly-tip 'where rough sleepers are making fires'

The “STOP THE STINK” petition was launched by former Conservative councillor and Northampton resident James Hill (right) following West Northamptonshire Council’s decision to press ahead with the changes from spring 2027. Mark Arnull (left) is the leader of the Reform-led WNC.

Over 2,000 people sign petition opposing 'ridiculous' black bin collection plans

Black bin collections could be moved to once every three weeks across the whole of West Northants.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

900 people sign petition against three-weekly black bin collections

This huge fly-tip is down Martin's Yard, just off Spencer Bridge Road.

Concerns raised over 'the worst fly-tipping he has ever seen'

Plans to get rid of two hours free at town centre car parks owned by West Northamptonshire Council were kept in the final budget proposals, despite a late u-turn on new charges in market towns Daventry, Towcester and Brackley.

Petition gains 1,000 signatures as BID backs last attempt to scrap parking hikes

Plans to scrap free weekend parking at council-run car parks in Northampton town centre were kept in West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) final budget proposals

Petition started to STOP WNC's plans to scrap free parking in town at weekends

Former Chair of Ecton Brook Residents Group Sally Jane Jordan, Cllr Keith Holland-Delamare & former Cllr's James Hill & Paul Clark at last years event.

Ecton Brook set for a magical Christmas celebration in memory of Sally Jane Jord...

Three-weekly bin collections could be considered across all of West Northamptonshire.

Three-weekly bin collections on the table as council considers options

Councillor James Hill, Councillor Harry Barrett and Councillor Jonathan Harris all spoke out about the devolution plans.

‘We’re on our own again’ - Northampton councillors react to devolution snub

The three-bed children's care home has been proposed for a terraced house on Lowlands Close.

Green light for house to be turned into small children's home despite objections

The three-bed children's care home has been proposed for a terraced house on Lowlands Close. (Image: Google Maps)

Residents express concern over children's home proposed for residential street

Sally Jane Jordan said that community is the essence of what we do and hopefully Santa will visit us for years to come.

Santa Claus to return to Ecton Brook!

Domestic abuse campaigners marched down to the Northampton Guildhall on Thursday.

Domestic abuse march held amid ex-council leader allegations

Jonathan Nunn

Jonathan Nunn steps down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council

According to WNC, Jonathan Nunn - leader of the council - "strenuously denies" recent allegations.

Jonathan Nunn 'strenuously denies' recent allegations, according to WNC

Leader of the council, Jonathan Nunn, has been "urged" to step down by a fellow councillor, following further allegations.

Councillor calls for council leader to step down following further allegations
Further calls for Jonathan Nunn’s resignation have been made, following more allegations
Carly Odell

Stephen Lawrence

West Northamptonshire to commemorate Stephen Lawrence Day

Ecton Brook House, which has not been used since 2016, has been called "derelict".

Empty Northampton care home to be demolished for new housing

Labour councillor Enam Haque (right) is calling for urgent improvements to NGH

'Northampton General Hospital cannot last another 10 years the way it is'

The trust will continue to help vulnerable members of the community during the football off-season.

Here’s everything Northampton Town are doing for the community this summer

Bangladeshi-born Enayutullah Abbasi was taken on a tour of The Guildhall in Northampton.

Councillor apologises for showing Islamist hate preacher around The Guildhall

Paul Clark has quit the Conservative Party

Rebel Tory councillor QUITS after claiming he was subjected to a 'gagging order'

The Guildhall, Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council to mark Stephen Lawrence Day

The final budget 2023-24 was passed by 51 votes to 16 – with one who voted to abstain.

Fight lost for town centre car parking charges, as increases passed by council

Julie Teckman, owner of Vintage Guru, and Mark Mullen, operations manager for Northampton Town Centre BID.

Final pleas made before council passed town centre parking increases

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

The white tent outside of the A&E department at NGH

NGH reveals when 'urgently needed' heated cabin will be installed outside of A&E
“There is an urgent need to address this problem now”
Logan MacLeod

Councillor Paul Clark, James Hill and resident group chair Sally Jordan

Residents and councillors campaign for community centre at former care home

Eamonn Fitzpatrick at Northampton Market Square

Tributes paid to veteran market trader and town legend 'Fitzy'

Liz Truss (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Here's how councillors reacted to Liz Truss becoming the new Prime Minister

Councillors Hughes, Hill, Brown and Smithers all weighed in on Twitter in the wake of Prime Minister Boris Johnson winning last night's confidence vote

Local Tories pan PM's claims of ‘conclusive’ victory in confidence vote

James Hill and Muna Cali.

Named: Two Northampton councillors who failed to pay council tax on time

Mr Sunak argued that current struggles are not unique to the UK

Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement gets mixed review from West Northants Councillors

Police and fire crews attended a blaze in Rectory Farm on Sunday. Photo: Aperturenorthampton.com

Emergency services confirm man found dead at scene of Sunday's house blaze

Santa delivered hundreds of chocolates to children in Ecton Brook

Santa Claus visits hundreds of residents to make sure 'no child is left out'

The remains of the house in Windflower Place on Wednesday morning (December 1).

Online fundraiser set up to help family whose house was destroyed by fire

Paterson ultimately resigned today after opposition MPs refused to back the change

Councillors from both sides of the aisle oppose changes to MPs' conduct watchdog

The Food Bank at Rectory Farm Centre

Northampton charity criticises Universal Credit for 'killing people' as it prepa...

Queues outside the Barratts yesterday. Photo: Harriet Quinn

England fans queue up outside iconic Northampton sports pub 12 HOURS before Euro...

The council has set out dozens of sites for development as part of its Local Plan

Plans to build 18,000 homes and create 28,500 jobs in Northampton submitted to g...

The school meal vouchers are being distributed by Northamptonshire County Council for Christmas.

Councillors hope free school meal voucher hand-outs will run smoother for Christ...

The encampment has been in Pineham for about six weeks.

Campaign launched to move traveller encampment in Northampton

The borough council is urging businesses to sign up to the Kickstarter scheme.

Council urges local firms to sign up to ‘Kickstarter’ scheme to get young people...

The Government is consulting on a host of proposals to change the planning system in the country.

Councillors from all parties criticise government’s new planning proposals

One of the Voi scooters was left outside The Old White Hart pub, on the railings, leaving members of the public to lift it down.

Concerns over safety of new Northampton e-scooter scheme after shopper says he w...

Northampton Borough Councillor for Rectory Farm James Hill standing proud outside the community centre after works have been completed. Pictures by Kirsty Edmonds.

Emotional day for councillor after long-awaited Northampton community centre ove...

The council has set out dozens of sites for development as part of its Local Plan.

Flats, shops and offices: What area near you is being eyed up for development in...

The council has set out dozens of sites for development as part of its Local Plan.

Hundreds of plots and neighbourhoods listed as potential Northampton development...

The Neighbourhood Plan area has been agreed for Great Houghton.

Cabinet agrees to Neighbourhood Plan boundary for Great Houghton

The Local Plan Part 2 will help outline how Northampton grows over the next decade.

A second say for residents on how and where 19,000 homes are built across Northa...

Rectory Farmhouse is to be sold off at auction by Northampton Borough Council

Disused farmhouse to be sold off at auction by Northampton Borough Council

The Guildhall is asking for nominations of buildings, monuments or areas of open space for possible inclusion in a Local Heritage List for Northampton.

Northampton’s treasures set to be recognised on Local Heritage List

The planning policy change has been approved at The Guildhall

Fewer HMOs to be allowed within concentrated areas in Northampton after policy c...

The planning policy change has been approved at The Guildhall

Fewer HMOs to be allowed within concentrated areas in Northampton after policy c...

The Odette 58 development at Swan Valley

New luxury car dealership set to open in Northampton in 2020

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