Jonathan Nunn

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
You only have until next week to make your voice heard

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

Council-owned Obelisk House was inspected by care watchdog CQC.

Council told to improve two of its care homes after visits by watchdog

WNC leader Jonathan Nunn (inset) has criticised the Government's decision to temporarily house up to 400 asylum seekers in the area

Council criticises Government's decision to house up to 400 more asylum seekers

WNC has millions invested at banks in Kuwait, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. WNC finance boss Malcolm Longley (inset).

New data reveals WNC has £28million invested in human rights abusing countries

Free parking for weekend shoppers in Northampton town centre will be scrapped from April if council plans to raise around £1 million in extra revenue get the go-ahead

Councillors plan to scrap weekend free parking for town centre shoppers

Clerk to Nether Heyford Parish Council, Guy Ravine, where a warm space has been set up. Photo by Kirsty Edmonds.

More than 70 warm spaces set up to support residents this winter

West Northamptonshire Council has published its draft budget for 2023 - 2024.

Draft council budget suggests almost five percent council tax increase

Kerry Reynolds, area director, Metro Bank

Bank celebrates Small Business Saturday with free drop-in event

Fitzy and his son Joe

'Fitzy' submits 16,000-signature petition to WNC to 'Save Northampton Market'

Waste collectors in west Northamptonshire will not be given the day off for the Queen's funeral on Monday (September 19)

Waste collectors will NOT be given the day off for the Queen's funeral
One worker said the decision “jars with the national feelings of grief and respect”

Northampton Urban Bike Park will open at the end of August

VIDEO: 'Flagship' mountain bike park set to open this month

The £15million 'flagship' facility was funded through British Cycling's 'Places to Ride' scheme

Incredible photos of 'flagship' mountain bike park

The proposal for the Weston Favell hub.

£25.1m to help fund new hub if Levelling Up Fund application is successful

Fitzy and his son Joe

Market Square works PUSHED BACK to winter - but what does this mean for traders?

Former county councillor Ian Morris who has sadly died

‘This world has lost a ray of sunshine ...’ Tributes paid to former councillor

Fitzy and his son Joe (right)

Fitzy calls for clarity from Northampton council as to whether Market Square pla...

An artist's impression of how the jobs park could look

Business park creating up to 1,500 jobs near Northampton set to be approved

Fitzy has amassed more than 10,000 signatures on his petition to 'save the Market Square' which he plans to hand over to WNC leader Jonathan Nunno

Fitzy wants to hand over 10,000-strong petition to 'save Market Square'

The ex-troopship Empire Windrush arriving at Tilbury Docks in 1948 with 482 Jamaicans emigrating to Britain on board

Windrush Day 2022: When is it and how will it be marked in Northampton?

Labour deputy leader Bob Purser says questions remain over the tender process leading up to Kier landing West Northamptonshire's new £210 million highways contract

Labour councillors call for closer scrutiny of £210 million highways contract

Northampton's iconic Lift Tower will remain a landmark of the town — not city.

‘We’ll always be a city at heart’ say civic leaders after Northampton’s snub

Fitzy has criticised the council's offer of two years rent free at Commercial Street car park

Market trader fuming after council offers two years rent free 'handout'

Fitzy is unhappy about the plans for Market Square

Council scraps pitch fees in bid to appease Northampton market traders

Danielle Stone (left) and Ian McCord (right)

Councillors criticise 'undemocratic' proposed cabinet reshuffle by Conservatives

The two leaders reportedly held 'in-depth discussions' about 'military and economic assistance' as Russian forces retool their attacks

West Northamptonshire Council among most welcoming to Ukraine visa-holders in UK...

Councillor Emma Roberts.

Labour criticises council's 'headline-grabbing' £1 million support pledge

East Stand.

Cobblers 'getting on with things' after Supporters' Trust express 'concerns' to ...

West Northamptonshire Council will start distributing shopping vouchers this week.

Council offers more than £1,000,000 of support to help those most in need

E-bikes were also introduced in Kettering, alongside e-scooters

E-scooter trial across Northamptonshire extended until November this year

Fitzy has started a physical petition at his stall in the Market Square

Trader challenges council bosses to visit market and listen to shoppers' fury

Council leader Jonathan Nunn hopes to have a deal with Northampton Town finally agreed next week

Land deal on hold for another week at least after Cobblers match rivals' £2m bid

A vigil was held in Northampton town centre on Monday evening (February 28) to show support for Ukraine. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

In pictures: Northampton stands in support of Ukraine at peace vigil

Pictured: Cllr Jonathan Nunn

Council finally signs UK100 climate pledge but opposition says it is not enough

Councillor Jonathan Nunn, leader of West Northamptonshire Council.

Jonathan Nunn challenges Liberal Democrats' claim of underspending on climate

The bus lane and enforcement camera in St James' Road

'REFUND every motorist for driving in 24/7 bus lane', says councillor

The Hardingstone golf course where the track will be built. Photo: Tony Skirrow

Plans approved to build 'specialist' mountain bike park on former golf course

Increasing use of renewable energy could be key to reducing emissions

Climate action group welcomes council's UK100 decision but has concerns

Andrew Lewer MP (middle) recently visited Admiral Casino in Gold Street, Northampton.

Northampton MP criticised for supporting casino and gambling industry