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Council releases advert to appoint 'visionary leader' to £200k Chief Executive role

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has officially started its search for a new Chief Executive, after Anna Earnshaw announced she would be leaving later this year

Councillor urges West Northants not to be 'dumping ground' for massive solar farm project, as plans progress
The Council's planning committee has given its officers delegated power to respond to consultation on the Green Hill Solar Farm, which will be decided by Secretary of State

Chair of committee says becoming a councillor is 'baptism of fire' after meeting blunder
The Reform UK councillor was called out by other members for proposing changes to the constitution which were 'the exact opposite' of recommendations in the official report

Council to pay six-figure sum for interim Drug and Alcohol Commissioner
Concerns were raised about the cost of agency spending to West Northants Council

Council green-lights brownfield land purchase off developer to build 82 affordable homes
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has agreed to plans to buy a former Duston petrol station site off a developer to add more than 80 affordable homes to its housing portfolio

Reform UK Council reveals new delivery plan for its goals, despite opposition criticisms they are becoming 'turquoise Tories'
West Northamptonshire Council's new administration has set out its priorities for its first term, to offer clarity on its focus and monitor future delivery

West Northants councillor accused of predetermination at 'deeply embarrassing' planning meeting
Residents have spoken out over the controversial meeting, after a councillor was stopped mid-speech and accused of reading from a pre-written script

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