Matt Golby

Here's every councillor elected for West Northants Council at the May elections

Reform UK stormed to victory, forming a new majority on West Northants Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Reform councillors 'absolutely determined' to make Northants 'one of the best'

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has pledged its commitment to protecting all libraries in the area and praised the work done in local hubs and their contribution to communities.

Councillor storms out of meeting after motion to protect libraries was changed

WNC's deputy leader Councillor Matt Golby believes the council does a “decent job” at responding to fly tips reported to them, and they will focus on cracking down on those breaking the rules moving forward.

Tidy Our Town: Here are WNC's plans to tackle littering and fly tipping

In the latest installment of the Tidy Our Town campaign, West Northamptonshire Council deputy leader Councillor Matt Golby spoke to this newspaper.

Tidy Our Town: Council deputy says he is ‘sick’ of littering and fly tipping

There are around 30 abandoned trolleys in the Lumbertubs area and dedicated volunteer Clive Bacchus has even rescued some out of nearby waterways. Photo: Clive Bacchus.

Tidy Our Town: Abandoned trolleys slammed as ‘extremely frustrating’ by Womble

The alleyway has been cleared by West Northamptonshire Council following the complaint from Robin James.

Disabled resident, 72, disappointed by ‘health hazard’ alleyway near his home

West Northamptonshire Council has launched an anti-littering campaign, with a focus on asking the community why they drop rubbish.

Tidy Our Town: ‘Are you an idiot?’ asks WNC as they launch littering campaign

During the week of action, from September 9 to 13, more than 400 businesses were visited and more than 1,200 stickers were placed on commercial bins.

Tidy Our Town: Week of action carried out to clamp down on ‘unsightly bins’

The unjoined southern section of the major relief road in Northampton, fenced off and uncomplete since 2009, is set to connect to the A4500 once construction is completed. Photo: Clare Malings

Latest update on the progress of 'much-anticipated' unfinished major relief road

West Northamptonshire Council spent £1.8 million on making staff redundant in 2023.

WNC spent £1.8 million making staff redundant last year

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

£2m allocated for vulnerable families as further support agreed

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West Northamptonshire Council welcomes the extension of the Household Support Fu...

Ridgway House in Towcester will now close. Vera Harman (inset) is one of the residents who will now have to move.

15 older people will have to move as cabinet approves closure of care home

Vera celebrated her 100th birthday at Ridgway House in November last year. (left to right- Terry Lamb, Georgie Lamb, Vera Harman, Simon Lamb, Carole Lamb).

Granddaughter describes stress caused by potential closure of care home

Almost ten per cent of 11 to 15-year-olds nationally use vapes, despite the potentially life-altering implications.

Northampton vape shop owner notices 'massive change in the market' post-pandemic
‘As a council, we need to put pressure on our government so we can help protect our children and teenagers from vaping’
Nadia Lincoln

Welcoming Spaces

Welcoming spaces open this winter as residents are urged to stay connected

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting people to have their say on the future of the Ridgway House Care Home in Towcester.

Consultation launched for 40-year-old Northamptonshire care home

West Northamptonshire Council Buildings

Have your say on the future of a care home located in Towcester

Councillors and board members welcome launch of the Community Training Partnership today.

Initiative to enhance critical skills among community service front line workers...

Pictured: (back l-r) Kath Hall from NHFT, Clare Lewis from North Northamptonshire Public Health, Mat

Travelling sofa highlighting suicide prevention

Duston Dental Practice is no longer accepting NHS patients from September 2023.

Last NHS dentist in Duston turns private, leaving hundreds without care

Obelisk House in Obelisk Rise, Kingsthorpe.

Council ‘disappointed’ after Kingsthorpe care home found it needs improvement

Councillor Matt Golby, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health at West Northamptonshire Council

Support to help people reach your New Year, healthier you goals

Pictured right is 31-year-old Keelan Harris, who began receiving help from the Hope Centre around a month ago after becoming homeless in Rushden and sleeping in a tent for four months.

Hope Centre offers one of 67 warm spaces giving lifeline to those in need

West Northamptonshire's hub has details on financial support, warm places and food banks for those struggling with the Cost of Living crisis

Here's how locals struggling with cost of living crisis get help

West Northamptonshire's live-in care service has been rated 'outstanding'. (File picture).

Live-in care service rated ‘outstanding’ in first watchdog inspection
Inspectors said people received “exceptional care”
Carly Odell

West Northamptonshire Council could charge residents to help find a care home even if they pay for the care themselves

Council consider charging ‘admin fee’ to help adult social care self-funders

The service aims to support people leaving hospital to reduce the likelihood of re-hospitalisation.

Care watchdog rates West Northamptonshire Council’s reablement service as ‘good’

West Northamptonshire Council says it will be supporting around 17,500 households with vouchers and extra cash to help with grocery shopping and energy bills this winter

Council pledges to help 17,500 households through winter cost of living crisis

Half term vouchers will be issued to those in West Northamptonshire who usually receive free school meals.

Council announces free school meals vouchers for October half term

Health chiefs are promoting Stoptober 2022 to encourage smokers in Northamptonshire to quit for the good of their health and wealth

Stoptober 2022: Quit now for good of your health and wealth, message to smokers

Elderly and infirm pensioners in West Northamptonshire eligibile for £100 payments to help with the cost of living crisis have been told they need to travel to their nearest Post Office rather than have money paid into bank accounts

Council tells elderly to go 'miles' for £100 cost of living crisis voucher

The company is based at Fernie Fields.

Company behind sports programme for youngsters with disabilities awarded funding

More than 10,000 eligible children will get £20 vouchers from West Northamptonshire Council covering the cost of school meals over the summer holidays

Free summer school meals for 10,000 children to combat cost of living crisis

More than 10,000 children who normally get free school meals will receive food vouchers through the summer holidays, under proposals from West Northamptonshire councillor Matt Golby

Council opens £2.6m warchest to fund summer holidays free school meals

The Guildhall, Northampton.

Council to consider draft anti-poverty strategy at next cabinet meeting

There are proposed plans for a cycling and walking hub at Delapre Abbey.

Help shape a new cycling and walking hub at Delapré Park in Northampton

The running group after completing Sixfields parkrun.

Afghan refugees complete beginner's running course set up to help them settle

It is hoped the new funds will help promote healthier lifestyles

Council helps to live healthier through cycling and walking with £93,000 grant

Signs are now up in country park play areas to tell people not to smoke.

‘No smoking’ rule implemented in country park play areas across Northamptonshire

The Guildhall

Here's what will be discussed at the council's cabinet meeting

Cllr Matt Golby is at odds with health secretary Sajid Javid over social care funding

Tory council stands up to government over care staff funding crisis in West Nort...

A final report has laid bare the critical failings of the former Northamptonshire County Council.

'Ingrained culture of failure' laid bare in final report over collapse of Northa...

Matt Golby

Former leader speaks about the legacy of Northamptonshire County Council

Northamptonshire County Council will cease to exist from April 1

'Have we done a good job?' Cold water poured on congratulations for turning arou...

A screengrab of the last-ever Northamptonshire County Council meeting on Zoom

'Now is the time to say goodbye': Northamptonshire County Council meets for the ...

Northamptonshire County Council will be abolished from April 1

High praise for turning around Northamptonshire County Council's fortunes due at...

Northamptonshire County Council

Northamptonshire county councillors full of praise for turning finances around i...

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Help debunk Covid conspiracies in Northamptonshire...and get a grant of up to £5...

The Labour motion won cross party support at Northampton Borough Council.

Cross party agreement for council to lobby Northampton MPs for ‘year round’ scho...

Hundreds of kind-hearted volunteers have displayed amazing kindness as they put together lunch bags for hungry children this week.

Northamptonshire County Council FINALLY reveals how to claim half-term school me...

Northamptonshire's councillors have weighed in on the county council's decision to fund free school meals.

Northamptonshire county councillors weigh in on whether Free School Meals vote w...

Council leader Matt Golby.

County council to fund free school meals for Northamptonshire children over half...

'Rose of Northamptonshire': new award to honour county's coronavirus heroes

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