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West Northants Council agrees to sell retail and industrial units in asset transactions
Town centre retail units, cottages formerly used for temporary accommodation, and a playing field owned by the council will all be offloaded to raise extra cash and return certain assets to community ownership.
'Our community is counting on you': Calls for cabinet to scrap new car parking fees as draft budget moves to consultation Parking in Brackley, Daventry and Towcester is currently free, but new charges could come in next year
West Northamptonshire Council approves draft budget, as maximum council tax rise on cards The 2026/27 draft budget will go out to public consultation as the Reform cabinet approved the proposals at a meeting on Monday
Controversial plans for homes near Northampton community centre go to appeal The council received nearly 30 letters objection to the plans, with members of the public labelling them as "cramped", "overdevelopment" and "devastating"
Carols on the Square supporting West Northamptonshire Council’s efforts to increase Market Square footfall Local acts sang on a stage built for the event and were warmly welcomed by the audience
'We’ll put up a fight': Daventry businesses speak out over 'outrageous' car parking charges West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a range of new parking charges which could come into effect next April if approved in the budget, but businesses have warned it could 'kill the town'.
Major Northampton train station development green-lit by council Plans to redevelop the area around the railway station set out a new multi-storey car park, 100-room hotel and nearly 300 flats
Northampton General Hospital recognised for sustainability leadership. Northampton General Hospital has been recognised for its sustainability efforts after being named Sustainability Influencer of the Year at the national Investors in the Environment Awards.
West Northamptonshire Council has announced further delays for the Queen Eleanor Interchange The Council have said the improvements at the roundabout will not be finished until spring at the earliest because of additional work that needs to be completed.
West Northants residents set to pay a 4.8 per cent rise in social housing rents Council housing rents in West Northamptonshire are set to rise from April 2026, as the council has proposed an almost five per cent increase in its draft budgets.
West Northants Council gives asylum hotel deadline to Home Office as Farage asked to correct record on foreclosure notice claim The council has asked the Home Office to provide information on West Northants asylum hotels ahead of potential planning enforcement action
Northampton Leisure Centres to be run by new company Everyone Active are set to operate all council-run leisure centres in Northampton for the next ten years
Northampton General Hospital urges those with flu-like symptoms to “please avoid” coming in amidst national surge The hospital is warning the public that those who aren’t seriously ill should avoid coming in, this includes to visit relatives
Fury over increase in car parking charges as West Northamptonshire Council releases their Draft Budget Proposal Opposition speaks out against increase in Northampton Town Centre parking charges and the introduction of charging in Daventry
West Northamptonshire Council proposes maximum council tax rise in draft budget The £459m draft revenue budget will be discussed at a meeting of the cabinet next week on Monday, December 22
Farage asked to apologise over West Northants PMQs asylum hotel claims Nigel Farage claimed in the House of Commons last month that the council was poised to send 'foreclosure notices' to local asylum hotels, however it has now been revealed that no such notices were sent
Reform council says it will remove 'tatty, ripped and dirty' flags, as contractors spotted overnight West Northamptonshire Council has removed flags being flown on lampposts on a residential estate in Daventry this week
Successful beginning for Market Square Ice Rink The ice rink on Northampton Market Square has had a positive start after opening last Thursday.
Northampton Town holds frustrated Huddersfield to a draw ahead of Nene Derby clash The Cobblers drew 1-1 with The Terriers at home, taking a crucial two points away from the promotion pushing side.
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