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
West Northants Council told to pay family £7k for missed school support The ombudsman found that care plan delays and failure to implement extra support for a child with SEND caused 'injustice'
Residents association calls for by-election for ‘absent’ Northampton councillor The group has said they feel 'let down' by his engagement, however a party spokesperson said a by-election isn't called by ‘Facebook posts’ or ‘campaign groups’
Plans for new Northampton crematorium thrown out by council Councillors on the strategic planning committee rejected the authority's own plans for a new crematorium over concerns about losing the green wedge
Daventry Town Council objects to parking charges after three-hours free in some town centre car parks West Northants Council previously said the proposals were to tackle 'persistent' overstaying in its short-stay car parks
New domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy approved across Northants Both West and North Northants Councils have committed to a single policy focused on preventing abuse and supporting victims and survivors
Plans to replace row of shops in Northampton retail park destroyed by fire approved The fire broke out at the Nene Valley Retail Park in Northampton on May 31, spreading across a number of well-known shops
New Family Hub planned for Northampton Central Library A new Best Start Family Hub is set to open in Northampton town centre
Council plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections called-in for review A recent decision to move black bin collections across the whole of West Northants to every three weeks is facing a bid to have the ruling reversed, after concerns were raised that it could lead to more litter and odours on Northampton streets
Plans for new care village approved in Daventry A new care village, which will offer a 78-bed care home and nearly 30 extra care apartments in a town centre location, has been given the go-ahead by the council
Plans to convert former Northampton care home to 32-bed HMO rejected Plans to convert a former care home in Northampton into a huge HMO for up to 32 people have been thrown out by the council’s planning committee, despite receiving an officer recommendation for approval.
Council grants licence for Northampton Saints Music Festival to go ahead this summer West Northants Council (WNC) has granted permission for a music festival to go ahead in an iconic Northampton sports ground.
Reform UKs Laura Christine Weston wins Hackleton and Roade by-election Reform UK has won the only seat up for grabs on West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) after voters went to the polls in the Hackleton and Roade ward.
Council agrees to submit local SEND reform plan to wipe out most of SEND deficits The government will write off nearly £59m of the council’s debt on its education budget – but only if the authority publishes a SEND reform plan by this summer.
MP reports councillor to police over alleged threats to senior politicians A Labour MP has reported a parish councillor who is also the husband of a candidate standing in West Northants’ only local by-election to the police, over alleged threats he made towards senior politicians on social media.
