Parking to Remain Free for Blue Badge Holders and Visitors to Northampton Country Parks
Plans to introduce parking charges for Blue Badge holders and visitors to Northampton’s country parks have been dropped following further public consultation by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC)
Warehouse plans near West Northants village rejected, after more than 3,000 objections Councillors turned down the site at the former Furtho Pit gravel works after concerns were raised about the loss of a designated wildlife site and the impact on nearby homes
Opposition councillors walk out accusing members of pre-prepared scripts after housing call-in fails The tense two hour meeting on the council's private rented sector discharge policy ended in a split decision being decided by the chair
Northampton MP launches new board to drive economic growth in the county The new board will help the county to shape its priorities, inform funding bids and look to access national opportunities through 'one clear, confident voice'
Plans for large warehouse development and country park near Northants village set for approval The proposals will be debated at a strategic planning meeting on Tuesday afternoon
Northampton General Hospital requires improvement in leadership following CQC inspection The hospital trust has been told to do more to lead by example and ensure that staff feel comfortable to speak up
Full council meeting postponed over extreme heat warning West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has had to postpone its full council meeting later this week due to the extreme heat sweeping the country.
Plans to turn terrace home in Northampton into two flats approved by council Concerns were raised over a 'pattern of extreme occupancy increases' in the area and residents feeling 'surrounded' by high-density housing
Northamptonshire MPs react to Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister Labour politicians from across Northamptonshire have reacted to the Prime Minister’s resignation on Monday morning – with two stating that they would back Andy Burnham to be the next leader.
Gallagher Prem champions Northampton Saints host open-top bus parade The celebrations saw the Gallagher Prem-winning team ride through Northampton town centre on Sunday afternoon, after a thrilling win secured a second title in three years
Plans to build block of flats next to Northampton Freemasons' Hall approved The site, which is currently an area of grassland off Harlestone Road, will be repurposed to build 20 new apartments
Police panel hears there is 'zero confidence in the police' in discussion on serious drug-related crime A Northampton resident has told a panel of councillors that people are “exhausted, frustrated and rapidly losing trust in the police”, as the council has scrutinised the impact of serious drug-related crime in Northamptonshire.
West Northants' children’s services scrutinised over repeated overspends West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has scrutinised the finances behind its children’s social care provision, as a surge in the number of children being taken into care has been blamed for repeated budget overspends.
Opposition challenges decision to use private rent discharge policy to house homeless families Concerns were raised that the new policy could lead to households being sent out of West Northamptonshire, with no set maximum distance
Plans for 850 homes on edge of Northampton village rejected Plans to build a large new housing development of up to 850 homes on the outskirts of Northampton have been rejected in response to strong public opposition.
West Northants Council set to approve 850 homes on edge of Northampton Plans to build a massive new housing development of up to 850 homes on the outskirts of Northampton are set to be approved by the council at a meeting next week.
Local MP calls for direct trains from Northampton to Universal's new theme park The campaign aligns with strategic goals in West Northants Council's recently published Rail Action Plan to join up Northampton to the East West Rail line
West Northants looks to private rented sector to help house homeless families quicker Concerns were raised that the new policy could lead to households being sent to out of area accommodation, with no set maximum distance
West Northants Council reports £7m overspend for 2025/26 year end The authority has had to dip into its reserves to cover the funding gap, which it said was overwhelmingly linked to rising costs in children's and adults' social care
