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NPH slammed for being ‘Christmas Grinch’ over trampoline ban in Northampton flats

Families have been told that a children's trampoline in a communal garden area will be dismantled

Reform UK councillor backtracks on resignation, despite ‘deep frustration’ with council system
West Northants councillor Adrian Little told the media he had tendered his 'immediate resignation' from the authority, but his party has since confirmed it had been withdrawn

University student calls on local leaders to restore safe routes into Northampton as classmates 'don’t feel safe'
A student from the University of Northampton raised concerns that not enough was being done to make student safety a priority

Northampton school ranked in region’s top ten in 2026 Parent Power list
Northampton School for Boys (NSB) has secured a place in the top ten best state schools in the East Midlands

Northampton Hope Centre confirms date for Big SleepOut 2026
The charity has announced it will host its 14th overnight event at Sixfields Stadium on the 6th of March 2026

Plans to build another 48 homes in village near Northampton approved
The residential extension to Kislingbury was green-lit by West Northants Council, despite concerns it would come as a 'blow' to local participation in the planning process

Festive Cheer returned to Abington Park Museum- Northampton’s local Christmas Fair promoted local traders.
Handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and family entertainment brought Christmas cheer to one of Northampton’s most historic settings

Northamptonshire police 'ahead of the curve' for protecting women and girls, says OPFCC Chief Exec
Following the latest report from the Angiolini inquiry Northamptonshire Police they were not one of the forces still missing basic policies on sexual offences

'Misses a clear open goal': Mixed reaction over warehouse plans near Sixfields Stadium
A Northampton football club’s plans to develop land next to its stadium into 19-acres of warehousing has received a mixed reaction, as its supporters’ trust has slammed the scheme.

Northampton College sees thousands of students to view world premiere play combatting toxic masculinity
In collaboration with Royal and Derngate theatre, the college will see the world premiere of the play – “Top Gs Like Me”, written by Northamptonshire playwright Samson Hawkins.

Council proposes changes to its housing register policy to tackle pressures in West Northants
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has proposed a series of changes to its housing register to focus on finding homes for “the most vulnerable”, as it faces increasing demand that outstrips housing supply.

Opposition challenge to review decision to manage social housing falls
A call-in request was made over plans to bring the management of social housing back in house to West Northants Council after concerns the major decision had not faced enough open scrutiny

Lewis Foundation to include children’s artwork in gifts to cancer patients
The charity has worked with Kingsthorpe Village Primary School to create art that will be included in presents to adult cancer patients this Christmas

West Northamptonshire Council still tackling rising costs to set balanced budget for next year
The council is addressing significant financial challenges this year, as it also works to close a shortfall in funding for 2026/27

Calls on West Northants Council for action over St Andrew's Healthcare
The authority has been asked to state what steps it is taking to assess and support St Andrew's, after the recent Workbridge closure announcement

Campaigners for Dignity in Dying say thank you to local MP in Northampton exactly one year since the Bill’s Second Reading
Local volunteers of Dignity in Dying gathered outside Northampton’s Guildhall saturday (November 29) to celebrate one year since MPs voted in favour of the ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill at its Second Reading.

Council leader threatens 'gag' on cabinet member questions after Reform digital ID motion thrown out by chair
The leader said the decision was an 'obfuscation of democracy' and told cabinet members to only provide written answers, which the opposition accused them of being 'gagged'

Petition raising concerns over household waste recycling centre booking system ‘a load of rubbish’, says council leader
West Northants Lib Dems presented a petition to full council raising concerns about the impact of introducing bookable slots to tips on fly-tipping and overflowing bins

Concerns police 'marking their own homework' in review over chief constable contempt judgment
Northamptonshire's Police Fire and Crime Commissioner has said action is being taken in response to the contempt court ruling over the force withholding body-worn footage

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