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Concerns raised as planned changes to the constitution branded as 'showboating'

The Reform UK administration has put forward changes to the council’s constitution, which have been branded as “showboating” and “shutting down local democracy” by opposition.

Nigel Farage wades in on West Northants asylum hotels issue at PMQs
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed that West Northants Council (WNC) will be issuing foreclosure notices on local hotels housing asylum seekers “within the next few days”.

NLive Radio launches its 2025 Christmas Present appeal
NLive Radio, Northampton’s local radio station, is again excited to be running its Christmas present appeal.

Jon Guthrie returns as Northampton Town seal home tie in Vertu Trophy knockouts
The Cobblers 2-1 victory against Shrewsbury places them top of their Vertu Trophy group, guaranteeing that they will host their first knockout round match.

NPH social housing to be brought back under council control
West Northants says the move will improve safety, transparency, and long-term service quality, however concerns were raised that not enough scrutiny had been given on the major decision

New interim Chief Executive takes on position at West Northamptonshire Council
The authority voted to appoint Martin Henry as the temporary head of paid service at a meeting earlier this year

West Northamptonshire Council paid out almost £50k last year over service complaints from residents
Most of the complaints upheld were in education and children’s services, concerning faults and delays in SEND provision

Council to spend £23 million on soaring costs for school transport in North Northants
Local authorities say they're seeing rising costs of travel assistance linked to the growing number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

Opposition councillors criticise Reform UK over budget update for next year, as West Northants battles £50m shortfall
The group leaders have said that council tax increases are “pretty much built in" to the budget and asked when Reform's pledges to make DOGE savings and cut waste will materialise

Council set to consider approving additional funding for new £9.4m Northampton mortuary
Construction of the site at Riverside Business Park is still underway, with the facility expected to open in March 2026

Teacher banned for drinking alcohol at Wellingborough special education school
A Northamptonshire teacher has been banned from the profession for at least three years after she was seen “stumbling” and drinking alcohol during a lesson

Council row breaks out over who can use tips, as villagers a mile away banned due to authority border
The disagreement erupted after a new booking system for West Northants Household Waste and Recycling Centres came in this week

Northampton shop loses licence over illegal cigarettes and selling alcohol to teens
West Northamptonshire Council stripped the store of its right to sell alcohol after finding the supervisor 'lost all control over activities'

Council plans to buy 36 flats in new Northampton development to use for social housing
If approved at cabinet, West Northants Council will enter into negotiations to take on the Buckton Fields homes after a private provider pulled out

Northamptonshire mother nominated at the Carers UK Awards
Amy Rutter cares for her son who has Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance and has recently been recognised in the Carer of the Year category at the Carers UK Awards.

Looking back at Reform UK's first six months in power at West Northants
We look back on the some of the major events and progress on manifesto commitments from the council under the Reform UK administration

Shoe protests in Northamptonshire for better support for ‘failed’ SEND children
Parents across the county came together in Northampton and Wellingborough to make their children's voices heard and deliver a strong message to the government and local authorities

Princess Anne marks tribute to Armed Forces during Northampton visit of local organisations
Princess Anne undertook a series of visits around West Northamptonshire on 28th October centred around local community efforts.

Northampton town centre businesses vote to renew BID for fourth term
The ballot result shows a commitment to improving the town centre, creating a collective fund of more than £2.2 million to spend over the next five years

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