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Council set to approve conversion of former care home to 32-person HMO

Plans to convert a former care home in Northampton into a huge HMO for up to 32 people are set for approval at a council meeting next week

Petition launched in objection to three-weekly black bin collections
A petition calling on the council to abandon plans to reduce black bin collections to once every three weeks has hit over 700 signatures.

West Northants cabinet set to make changes to housing waiting list register
West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) cabinet is set to agree on a number of changes to who it will accept on its housing register.

New £2.6m cancer treatment machine introduced at Northampton General Hospital
New radiotherapy technology aims to deliver more precise care and support thousands of patients each year

'This is madness': Northants MP questions council on new parking charges proposed in its market towns
The council has said that a £5 hourly charge for stays over three hours, which is set to be brought into four short-stay car parks, is to tackle 'persistent' overstaying

Council apologises after legal error means it must refund motorists for car parking fees and fines
West Northamptonshire Council said it had not issued the proper legal documents before putting new car parking fees in place, meaning many were overcharged or incorrectly fined

Petition calls on council to scrap proposed new parking charges in Northampton country parks
A petition calling on West Northamptonshire Council to reconsider 'ill-advised' parking charges being brought in for more country parks in the area has reached more than 1,700 signatures.

'We just want to have our voices heard': Locals protest against potential housing development on Northampton golf course
Over 100 people protested outside the Northampton Guildhall this weekend, fighting against council plans to allocate part of a local golf course in a blueprint for future housebuilding.

Council criticised over issuing parking fines after new Blue Badge charges introduced
West Northants Council has been criticised for its communication surrounding changes to Blue Badge parking, as residents have complained of receiving fines as a result of inadequate signage and notice.

Council to decide fate of Northampton Saints music festival
A line-up of tribute acts could take over the home of the Northampton Saints this summer, should West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) agree to grant them a licence next week.

Northampton industrial estate building to be demolished as new warehouse approved
Plans to demolish a building on a Northampton industrial estate and replace it with a new warehouse have been approved by the council.

NLive Radio to Host Hustings for Hackleton & Roade By‑Election
NLive Radio will be hosting a public hustings for the upcoming Hackleton and Roade by‑election, giving residents the opportunity to hear directly from candidates standing for election.

West Northants Council at increased risk of speculative planning applications as housing land supply drops below target
At a recent appeal, the Planning Inspector concluded that the council could not demonstrate a five-year supply for future housing sites

Green light for 150 homes on edge of Northamptonshire town
An application proposing the new Brackley housing estate went to the West Northants planning committee this week

Bus operator rows back on 'isolating' changes to rural bus route after residents' concerns
A bus operator has agreed to reverse changes made to a rural bus route into Northampton, after it was accused of making “isolating” and “potentially discriminatory” decisions.

Birmingham Royal Ballet brings rising ballet stars to Northampton with a Diaghlev inspired Programme
Young Ballet dancers from across the globe are set to take the stage in Northampton next month as Birmingham’s Royal Ballet brings its ensemble BRB2 back on tour.

Children’s Trust set to overspend budget by £27m at end of 2025/26
The Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) will present an update to both Northants councils this week, setting out a £27 million overspend on the budget it was allocated for 2025/26.

Complaint made against council leader over potential confidentiality breach
An ex-Reform councillor has made a complaint to the monitoring officer about the leader of the council revealing the details of a complaint against her, which has since been dropped.

Council 'aware of accessibility concerns' as Blue Badge holders must now pay in council car parks
The Disabled Adventurer posted a video on his social media showing issues with wheelchair users being able to access payment machines in a town centre car park

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