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
Six-person HMO in Northampton approved, despite on-street parking concerns The plans were discussed by the council's non-strategic planning committee last Thursday (June 4)
Plans for new housing scheme in Northants village rejected Major plans to build nearly 50 new homes in an extension to a Northamptonshire village have been turned down by the council.
Councillors recommend changes to West Northants Council constitution The changes to meeting procedures will go to full council later this month, however a bid to change rules around councillors' free speech was dropped
Northampton shop given new alcohol licence West Northants Council's licensing committee approved an application for the premises licence after hearing from concerned residents
Calls for more oversight on capital project overspends and council's use of waivers Councillors on the audit committee scrutinised the issues at a meeting on Monday
Council to buy new-build homes for affordable housing Nearly 50 new-build homes on a Daventry housing estate could be bought by the council to offer as social and affordable housing, after developers failed to secure a housing provider.
Council to discuss smartphone ban after consultation on mobile phone use in schools A consultation about students having access to mobile phones in schools has received “overwhelming majority support” in favour of prohibiting device usage, the council has reported.
Council's town centre car park earnings revealed, after removal of weekend free-parking periods West Northants Council scrapped free parking for blue badge holders and a two-hour no charge period on weekends in April this year, as part of its 2026/27 budget
Plans for stronger provisions to protect councillor free speech suggested as part of constitution review Changes to the council's constitution, including a bid to put in place stronger free speech protections for councillors and members of staff, will be debated by the authority next week.
Northampton shop in residential street seeks new permission to sell alcohol The owner of a convenience store in a Northampton residential street has faced objections from neighbours over an application for a new premises licence.
Three-weekly black bin collections will progress, as council challenge defeated Conservative councillors signed a joint call-in to oppose the authority's new policy to empty black waste bins every three weeks from next year
Protest held outside annual council meeting over eviction of market food vans Two food vendors have been threatened with legal action by the council if they do not leave their pitch on Northampton Market Square
Councillors elect new chair of West Northamptonshire Council The Reform UK-led West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has elected a new Conservative chair for full council at its Annual Meeting this week.
Northampton software firm launches affordable platform to help manufacturers modernise operations Web Alliance says smaller businesses are looking for cheaper and more flexible alternatives to traditional systems
Plans for children’s care home in 'quiet residential street' rejected A bid to convert a Northampton bungalow into a residential care home for up to two children has been refused by the council.
Flat behind village 'mega vape' shop approved despite objections Ward councillors and 17 members of the public objected to the proposals for the Duston store, raising concerns over parking pressures on Main Road
Councillor Mike Hallam appointed new Mayor of Northampton New mayor pledges to celebrate community “unsung heroes” and support local charity through 463-mile cycle challenge
Plans for 14 rooftop flats above town centre shop approved The new apartments will be built on top of an existing three-storey building, which is already part commercial and residential in use
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