West Northamptonshire Council

The Red Lion Truck Stop in Weedon Road, Northampton

Lorry park has 120% demand as council warns of HGV parking shortage

The Draft Freight Action Plan is currently out to consultation

More than one in four fatal crashes involved HGVs, figures reveal

Councillor Richard Butler, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport

12 gritters and 5,500 tonnes of salt to keep roads moving this winter

Commercial Street car park

Dozens of parking spaces to close at car park for drainage works

Bouverie Estate in Northampton

Estate targeted for clean-up in drive to tackle anti-social behaviour

Free Skills Bootcamp places are available now

Construction trainee lands job after completing free Skills Bootcamp

The event was organised by West Northamptonshire Youth Council

Black History Month marked with event organised by youth council

Northampton residents could face £500 fines under new anti-social behaviour rules

Residents could face £500 fines under THREE new anti-social behaviour rules

Steve Reid

Market trader told to leave £13.5m square days after submitting complaint

The CGI images show how 11 areas of Northampton could look under West Northamptonshire Council’s billion-pound town centre masterplan, with proposals ranging from new homes and public spaces to improved walking and cycling routes, riverside attractions and restored heritage buildings. The pictures offer a glimpse of how the town could be transformed in the years ahead.

PICTURES: Look at how 11 areas could be transformed under WNC's masterplan

Caffe d'Italia in Fish Street, Northampton

Town centre café submits application for alcohol licence

Kaspa’s Desserts, in The Drapery, was given a food hygiene rating of just one out of five following an inspection by West Northamptonshire Council on April 16.

Why popular dessert shop was given one-star hygiene rating

West Northamptonshire Council is asking councillors to approve a new plan for Northampton town centre, which includes proposals for new homes, improved streets and public spaces, and a major makeover of the riverside.

Billions needed to transform 11 areas of Northampton in council's new masterplan

Al Madina Store, in Kettering Road

Shop told to remove large walk-in freezer after planning refusal

West Northamptonshire Council has revealed its vision for Daventry town centre

Major plans to breathe new life into town centre as council reveals vision

Obelisk House in Northampton is one of the homes earmarked for closure

Care homes and supported living facility could close under council plans
Two council-run care homes and a supported living facility in West Northamptonshire could close under major proposals to overhaul adult social care services.
David Summers

John Greatorex will bring a selection of family rides to the Market Square throughout WinterFest, including a traditional Ferris wheel, offering views across Northampton town centre.

WinterFest: Festive lights, local gifts, big wheel, cinema and choir announced

Plans have been submitted to build up to 255 homes on land west of Ashby Road in Daventry.

Plans submitted to build 255 homes on farmland the size of 28 football pitches

Almost 200 members of Northampton Sun Club were told in June that their monthly naked swimming sessions at Mounts Baths had been cancelled.

Update issued on naked swimming at pool after 44-year tradition was stopped

Cllr Mark Arnull - Reform UK Group Leader & Leader of West Northamptonshire Council

Taxpayers 'paying the price' as council calls for Government debt write-off

Library picture, Northampton town centre

At least 84 women left with nowhere to stay over three months, census reveals

Northampton's much-loved Diwali Winter Festival of Lights returned to Northampton on Saturday

IN PICTURES: Town centre comes alive for spectacular Diwali Festival of Lights

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) started phase two of its Abington Active Travel Scheme on Monday, June 8, focusing on Park Avenue South. Photo from June 11.

Council explains why busy road has been dug up AGAIN after active travel works

For the first time, some of the most respected names in British shoemaking which reside in our county are coming together under one banner at a two-day festival.

First glimpse of festival celebrating county’s renowned shoemaking industry

Amazon’s new £500 million fulfilment centre at SERGO Park.

Amazon applies for 24-hour alcohol sales licence at Northampton Gateway

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Plans to turn student accommodation into 28-room HMO among latest plans

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Motorists face weeks of roadworks as new closures and diversions confirmed
A series of road closures will affect Northampton throughout November and December, with Wellingborough Road, Billing Road and Spencer Bridge Road among the routes facing disruption.
David Summers

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New parking restrictions to come into force on two Northampton roads next week

Stuart Johnson was hospitalised following a horror smash

Man left with severe injuries after smash reinforces road safety need

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New cameras could detect dangerous near misses on roads under council plans

Library picture of potholes in Northampton

Six in ten local council responses rate roads as unsafe, report reveals

West Northamptonshire ranks among England’s worst councils for issuing education plans to special needs children on time

WNC among England’s worst for issuing special needs children's education plans

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Pavement parking crackdown could be coming under new council proposals

Council officers found evidence of a widespread rat and mouse infestation at The Turnpike Beefeater

Rat infestation found at long-standing restaurant before summer closure

Library picture, 20mph sign (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

More 20mph speed limits could be introduced under new road safety plans

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More than 130 people killed or seriously injured on region's roads in one year

Oaklodge Care Home, in Duston, marked the milestone on October 16

Care home celebrates three decades of care – with oldest resident aged 104

The Claret Car Park

Saints fans warned of new parking system and possible matchday queues

West Northamptonshire Council

Senior West Northamptonshire Council officer lands top role overseeing resources

Plans for a new development of 67 homes next to Deanshanger have been refused (Image: Google Maps)

Major plans to build 67 homes as extension to Northamptonshire village REFUSED

Berzerk Active Play, in Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, was inspected by West Northamptonshire Council on April 15, 2026, and given the worst possible rating.

Soft play centre working to regain five-star hygiene rating

Councillor Mark Arnull

Leader warns government that more powers will not solve financial pressures

Conway Close, Kings Heath

Angry residents demand halt to plans to build access road serving 100 new homes

5 Spencer Parade

WNC submits plan to repair boarded-up building which has cost taxpayers £200k

Momo Land Ltd, based at House of Momo, 324 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, pleaded guilty to four offences following an investigation by West Northamptonshire Council

Business fined more than £4,300 after admitting four fly-tipping offences

The new stickers being released by West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Centre BID

Businesses encouraged to welcome dogs as pet-friendly window stickers launched

Drivers have been paid more than £68,000 in compensation for vehicle damage caused by potholes and highway defects in West Northamptonshire since Reform UK took control of the council in May 2025.

Top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage

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Plans submitted for up to 70 new homes in village

Councillor Mark Arnull

Council leader hits out as Government rejects plans for wider devolution deal

Ten new traffic enforcement locations are being introduced by WNC in Northampton - and it's costing nearly £500k to implement, with a yearly running costs of £150k

Council to spend nearly half a million pounds on new traffic cameras

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Residents warned over dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night

Parking enforcement began here, behind shops on Kingsthorpe Front, in August

Reform councillor calls for review of parking enforcement behind row of shops

Councillor Humphries and Councillor Arnull

Councillor continues attending meetings as questions remain over engagement

This is the unauthorised structure that was found to be being used as a shisha bar, which backs out on to St Edmund's Road

Enforcement notice served to controversial shisha bar – demolition deadline set

West Northamptonshire Council

Community groups invited to apply for grants of up to £3,000

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