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Plans to convert former Northampton vets into betting shop approved

Plans to convert a shuttered-up unit in Northampton, which was most recently used as a vets, into a new betting shop have been approved by the council.

West Northants Council halves average time taken to complete EHCP assessments since last year
The authority said that a third of its EHCPs were issued within the 20-week timeframe in February 2026, up from just two per cent the year before

Concerns raised over 'weak' flytipping enforcement from council
A Northampton councillor has called out West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) for having a “weak” approach to flytipping enforcement action in the area.

Plans for next 295 homes on new Northampton estate approved
Plans for almost 300 homes in the next phase of a large housing estate on the edge of Northampton have been given the go-ahead at a committee meeting this week.

'It makes you feel like you’re not alone in the world': Isolation concerns flood in as community bus service announces closure
A Northamptonshire woman has paid tribute to a “lifeline” community bus service, after its closure was announced over the weekend

Deafconnect charity to close by end of March as council hurries to commission new service
A local councillor has raised concerns that the level of support for the Deaf community will be slashed under a new service for the county, as Deafconnect has announced that it will stop all client-based services from the end of March.

West Northants Council approves planning service transformation programme
The authority said the public could expect 'faster and more reliable' planning decisions from the improvements, but concerns were raised that the programme consisted of 'cosmetic work'

West Northants votes to move ahead for devolution to attempt to bring more funding and decision making to the county
WNC has voted for its favoured devolution option for West Northamptonshire

Opposition leaders slam handling of 'deeply sexist' remarks from Reform UK vice chair
The councillors have written a joint letter condemning the comments made by Cllr Peter York at the International Women’s Day event

Councillor raises concerns as only half of children fully vaccinated in parts of Northampton
A Northampton councillor has called for action to boost “shockingly low” immunisation rates in parts of the town.

Council sets out plans to improve cycling and walking routes across Northampton
Key walking and cycling routes across Northampton have been identified for upgrade as part of a new 10-year infrastructure plan from the council.

Best and worst performing councillors on West Northamptonshire Council revealed
A freedom of information (FOI) request submitted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has revealed the amount of work carried out by West Northants councillors since they were elected in May 2025.

Women’s group lodges complaint over ‘abhorrent’ comment made by council's vice chairman
The Northants Women’s Empowerment Group has called out vice chair Cllr Peter York for his 'deeply offensive and sexist remarks' that ‘some women should have never left the kitchen’ at an International Women’s Day event

Women and local filmmakers shine at Northampton Film Festival Awards
Women filmmakers and Northamptonshire talent were among the standout winners as the Northampton Film Festival came to a spectacular close on Saturday 8 March, with an awards ceremony celebrating the best of British independent cinema.

West Northants Council to set out improvement plan for 'requires improvement' adult social care rating
The council must develop an improvement plan in response to the 'requires improvement' rating from its adult social care CQC inspection

Northampton shisha bar's appeal over council demolition order fails
A planning inspector upheld West Northants Council's enforcement notice for Bada Bing Lounge, after retrospective planning permission was refused

Labour group calls for better women’s representation in Reform UK cabinet
Group leader Sally Keeble has called for the administration to ensure women 'play an equal part' in the decision-making structures

West Northants Council spent over £130k on pothole compensation pay outs
The authority received nearly 3,000 claims from motorists from 2022 to 2025

Town centre parking charge increases ‘frustrating and disappointing’, says business board
Town centre businesses have spoken out after a controversial decision to increase parking charges and remove weekend free parking in Northampton, despite a 1,400 signature petition against the changes

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