Jonathan Nunn

The Guildhall, Northampton.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln

WNC joins campaign to end domestic abuse

West Northants Lib Dems at an anti-domestic abuse rally outside the Northampton Guildhall, in May this year.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Plans for all WNC councillors to make 'white ribbon promise'

The Guildhall, Northampton. (Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

All councillors at West Northants will now be DBS checked

Councillor Phil Larratt has been reinstated to his cabinet position at West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

Councillor reinstated to cabinet following 'inappropriate conduct' allegations

Cllr Adam Brown has been selected as the new leader of West Northamptonshire Council.

New leader of WNC officially voted in at annual meeting

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

Domestic abuse march held amid ex-council leader allegations

The march, organised by a local domestic abuse support group, will take place later this afternoon (May 16).
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS / Domestic abuse is not a personal matter

Anti-domestic abuse march ahead of West Northamptonshire Council meeting

Hundreds signed up for the first 1000 Voices peaceful gathering in September 2023

1000 Voices campaigners to say “new council is an opportunity for change”

Jonathan Nunn

Former leader of WNC resigns from Tory party following mounting pressure

Jonathan Nunn

Calls for disgraced former boss of WNC to stand down until he 'clears his name'

Eve’s CEO Christine Morgan, pictured in the circle, spoke to the Chronicle & Echo a week on from when the open letter was first sent to West Northamptonshire Council.

Abuse organisation sees ‘increase in donations’ since powerful open letter

Deputy leader Adam Brown has been selected for the top position at West Northants Council, after Jonathan Nunn stepped down

Deputy selected for top position at WNC after disgraced leader stepped down

Former West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) leader Jonathan Nunn.

Conservative HQ responds to calls to remove whip from former council leader

Adam Brown is the new temporary leader of WNC

New leader of WNC speaks out following resignation of former leader

Jonathan Nunn - former leader of West Northamptonshire Council who was convicted of assaulting his second wife in 2004

Domestic abuse charities express ‘deep concerns’ over handling of Nunn case

A new leader of WNC will be elected at a council meeting on May 16

New leader of West Northamptonshire Council to be elected next month
Councillor Jonathan Nunn resigned as leader of WNC last night
Logan MacLeod

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

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) leader Councillor Jonathan Nunn.

Calls made for WNC leader to resign as opposition tables vote of no confidence

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) leader Councillor Jonathan Nunn.

Leader of council responds to calls for his resignation

WNC has announced a series of major resurfacing works due to take place over the summer months.

Nine major resurfacing works scheduled for summer months

Daventry Banksie displayed a new sign on Friday in reaction to the council's Facebook post.

'I don't believe a word they say': 'Daventry Banksie' vows to continue campaign

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

WNC say SEND inspection was ‘too early’ for good result

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) leader Cllr Jonathan Nunn.

WNC confirms the removal of Daventry Banksie’s pothole signs

Ana Savage Gunn asked for WNC councillors to be DBS checked during public questions at last week's full council.

Calls for all councillors to undergo DBS checks following national inquiry

Councillor Nunn (top) and councillor Clark (bottom) had a dispute at a full council meeting on Thursday (March 21)

Leader of WNC reveals police are investigating harassment 'campaign' against him
The comment was made during three minutes of chaos at a council meeting
Logan MacLeod

Billing Aquadrome

Managers at holiday park fail to confirm when final residents can return home

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

West Northamptonshire Council’s cabinet has recommended the final 2024/25 budget go to full council for approval next week.

Maximum council tax increase set for approval as part of 2024/2025 budget

Sessions House is one of the buildings mentioned in the plans

Plans approved to sell off historic buildings in Northampton town centre

Billing Aquadrome was evacuated in the early hours of Saturday (February 10) after more flooding. The council leader is now calling for a long-term solution.

'We need a long-term solution' - Council leader speaks out about flooding

Billing Aquadrome was evacuated in the early hours of Saturday (February 10) after more flooding.

Residents who had electric before flooding at Billing allowed back on site

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has approved a move to "evict" Northampton Town Council from the Guildhall.

Town Council criticises 'senseless' decision to evict them from the Guildhall

West Northamptonshire Field

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Councillor Julie Davenport celebrates the reopening of a popular footpath in her ward

Popular footpath reopens to the public two months after it was closed off

Guildhall, Northampton.

Council proposes to raise council tax by the maximum amount

1000 Voices is a campaign supported by multiple local campaign groups and organisations.

Council commitment to Clean Air Summit “totally inadequate” say 1000 Voices camp...

Coronation Tree

Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire plants Coronation oak for National Tree Week

Community Governance Review

West Northamptonshire Council launches stage one consultation for Community Gove...

The fenced off footpath in Cotton End is set to reopen soon, according to WNC

Popular footpath set to reopen soon after it was closed off without warning

The former St James Bus Depot site was sold in September. The council has been revealed as the buyers and have now said they will use it for housing.

Council commits to using former bus depot to deliver ‘much-needed’ housing

Electric Vehicle Charging

Funding secured for expanding EV charge-point infrastructure across West Northam...

West Northants Council Cabinet meeting held at the Forum, Towcester. The cabinet have discussed the 2023-24 forecast budget and a projected overspend of £2.8m. Credit: Google Street View

West Northants Council facing £2.8m overspend on their budget this year

The Royal & Derngate, Northampton International Academy and Moulton Primary School have all been impacted by the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete – RAAC.

Here’s everything we know about the discovery of RAAC across Northampton so far

Jo Gordon, chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – one of which is the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate’s CEO ‘deeply saddened’ by discovery of RAAC in building foyers

Buckton Fields Primary School has been told by the Department for Education it is unable to use the school building at the start of the coming academic year. Photo: Google Maps.

Trust ‘shocked’ that primary school – built just two years ago – cannot reopen

Fiona Baker refused to resign after delays affected a new school provision for SEND children in Northampton.

Council's children's boss refuses to resign after delays with SEND provision

West Northamptonshire Council said clearing up the mess costs it more than £750,000 every year.

17,000 fly-tips dumped in West Northamptonshire costs £750,000 every year

Councillor Paul Clark made a rousing speech at a West Northamptonshire Council meeting on Thursday (May 18)

Tory rebel hits out at his own party over Sixfields land deal

Investors Environment Bronze 2023 award

West Northamptonshire Council receives Bronze iiE accreditation

The price structure is £20 a month to park at the Mayorhold car park only, £40 to add St John’s multi storey, and £50 to add access to the undercroft car parks – beneath One Angel Square and the Guildhall.

Council reveals cheaper town centre car parking is an ‘employment benefit’

Business owners have been outraged by the proposed car parking increases, and believe it could be the start of the end for many if the plan goes ahead.

Here’s how long is left to stop town centre car park increases

Labour councillors Jamal Alwahabi, Danielle Stone, Enam Haque, and Jane Birch protesting at The Racecourse against the charges

Council U-turns on decision to hit motorists with parking fees at popular park

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