Northampton Chronicle and Echo West Northamptonshire Council

Northampton lorry park recorded 120% demand as council warns of HGV parking shortage

David Summers — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:30:39 GMT

A Northampton truck stop recorded demand equivalent to 120% of its parking capacity, according to figures highlighted in a new council report.

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

David Summers — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:17:08 GMT

"We're not pretending there are easy answers, but we do want an honest conversation about how lorries and heavy goods vehicles should operate in the future”

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

David Summers — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:28:06 GMT

“Keeping people moving safely during the winter months is a key priority. Our teams closely monitor weather forecasts and road temperatures so they can take action before ice forms on the network”

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

By The Newsroom — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:27:42 GMT

“We’ve phased the works to keep disruption to a minimum, and every space will be back in use from 7 December to 3 January for the Christmas shopping period. No disabled spaces, entrances or exits are affected”