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
West Northants residents will pay more council tax as 2026/27 budget approved Councillors debated the final budget proposals and opposition amendments over a four hour full council meeting, held at the Northampton Guildhall on Thursday evening (February 26)
Partners explore bid for UK Town of Culture status for Northampton. Cultural organisations and community partners in Northampton are exploring an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) for UK Town of Culture status.
Northampton Town Football Club’s warehouse plans get green light from council Land next to the Sixfields Stadium will be developed into a new warehousing zone, under football club plans that have been approved by the council.
New government plans on wider strategic planning areas leaves Northamptonshire 'in the cold', says council leader The Northamptonshire councils have suffered another blow in their attempts to secure a devolution deal for the region, as the government has greyed out the county in newly released plans for larger strategic planning areas.
How opposition parties would spend your money in amendments to Reform UK's first budget West Northamptonshire councillors will vote on the final budget for 2026/27 at a meeting on Thursday, February 26
NAB Sight Support Northamptonshire Appoints Louise Danielczuk as New Chief Executive Officer NAB Sight Support Northamptonshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Danielczuk as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone as the charity celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026.
Proposals for 361 homes on edge of Northampton approved The plans were recommended to West Northamptonshire Council's planning committee earlier this week
Plans to introduce permanent residential caravans to Billing Aquadrome approved The Environment Agency said it is supportive of the proposals 'to make the site safer in times of flood'
North Northants residents will pay more council tax as 2026/27 budget approved Council tax bills for everyone in North Northamptonshire will go up from April, as the maximum increase has been approved by the unitary authority.
New play area design concept approved for children’s wards at Northampton General Hospital A refurbishment of the current children’s play area at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) have been approved to offer a more inclusive space for patients on the children’s wards
Plans for controversial anaerobic digestor plant approved again on split decision The site, which will use feedstock to create renewable energy, returned to planning committee for the fourth time after the council admitted mistakes were made in the planning process
Council announce u-turn on parking charges proposals in market towns The Reform UK cabinet on West Northamptonshire Council has reversed its plans to introduce parking charges in Brackley, Towcester and Daventry as part of the 2026/27 budget
West Northants Labour group proposes discounted bus travel for school kids in budget amendments The group has put forward suggestions to bring down the cost of termly bus passes in its opposition budget proposals
Reform UK councils leaders defend staff working from home despite Farage's recent attack on home working Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the idea that people are more productive home working is “a load of nonsense” at a recent rally in Birmingham
'A mess from start to finish': Controversial biogas plant scheme to go back before councillors The planning committee has been asked to approve plans for a biodigester in rural Northamptonshire again, after concerns were raised with mistakes made in the planning process
Major plans to redevelop Billing Aquadrome set for approval by West Northants Council The proposals seek to formally introduce caravans for permanent residential use in areas of the park that are less susceptible to flooding
North Northants executive endorses £432m budget with maximum council tax increase The final budget plans for 2026/27 will go to full council next week for approval
West Northants Council sets out changes to 2026/27 budget after public feedback The final budget proposals include changes to controversial parking charges plans and a 4.95 per cent increase in council tax
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