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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

West Northants Council forecast to spend £22m on home-to-school transport services this year
The cost of this service has risen dramatically over the last few years for the authority as the number of children accessing the travel support has gone up

Company desires to ‘make somewhere buzz with life’ in £70 million Northampton scheme
West Northamptonshire Council have agreed that Capital&Centric will develop and revitalise the site that once was home to M&S and BHS stores in Abington Street.

West Northamptonshire Council to prioritise delivering its own affordable and social housing
The authority has set a target of delivering 650 affordable homes per year by 2029/30, stating that its recent delivery "falls far short of addressing the housing need"

New health programme to be tested throughout Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council have announced the start of trial runs for a new health programme.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to work with White Ribbon UK
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are working to be awarded with a White Ribbon UK accreditation.

Northampton Town Council backs in principle agreement to secure Guildhall extension for community use
Northampton Town Council has agreed in principle to purchase the long-term headlease of the Guildhall extension from West Northamptonshire Council, paving the way for the building to be retained for community use.

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