Appeal to build homes on disused land in Northampton estate dismissed
The planning inspector said the homes would contribute to 'an oppressive sense of enclosure' on existing nearby properties
Decision on two care homes in Northampton residential street deferred The council has voted to postpone its decision on plans to turn two homes on the same street into new care facilities, as councillors criticised the project for “scant detail”.
NLive Radio Launches Major Fundraising Appeal as Station Begins New Chapter as Independent Community Organisation The station, which proudly describes itself as
'A bitter blow to shoppers and businesses': Political groups call on council to reconsider new Northampton premium parking zones Opposition parties have warned of a ‘parking crisis’ in Northampton as the council has announced higher fees will be introduced in some town centre streets.
Outline plans for 80 homes near Northampton village approved Plans to build up to 80 homes next to a Northampton village have been given outline approval by the council, despite residents’ concerns over flooding.
Council housing land supply drops to 4.3 years as new report published Local planning authorities must show a minimum five‑year supply of deliverable housing land to meet government targets
Northampton businesses react to council's new 'premium parking zones' fee increase West Northants Council announced today plans to begin charging higher on-street parking fees in four busy town centre streets
Work on Northampton active travel scheme paused after damage caused to tree A group of local residents has called for an urgent review of the route to ensure nearby trees have proper protections in place
Northampton rooftop bar given late-night alcohol and live music licence A rooftop shisha bar in Northampton has been granted a licence allowing it to sell alcohol and host live entertainment into the early hours of the morning.
'This kind of fly-tipping is absolutely unacceptable': Council responds to calls for action in Northampton hotspot The authority has told the LDRS that it recognises residents’ concerns about fly-tipping in the Semilong area and that it will be working to identify any offenders and take action where possible.
Plans to convert two houses on same Northampton street into residential care homes set for approval The applicant said the two properties would provide dedicated care facilities for young adults who require wheelchair-accessible accommodation and associated support
Councillor demands urgent action over fly-tipping, branding area in town as ‘rubbish tip for Northampton’ The ward member has asked for CCTV coverage and high visibility wardens in hotspots in Semilong
80 homes set for approval on Northampton village Plans to build up to 80 new homes next to a Northampton village have been recommended for approval, despite the scheme receiving 100 letters of objection from local residents.
West Northants Local Plan receives more than 6,000 responses from members of the public The council will consider all responses to help shape the final vision for future development in the area
WNC Cabinet to sell part of Northampton park, and swap Albion House for East Island with a student accommodation developer Zone Developments The council's cabinet has agreed plans to sell off public open space in a Northampton park and swap a prominent town centre building for important land in its future regeneration scheme, among other disposals.
Plans to axe free school bus route will create 'genuine safety risks' for students, say parents Parents presented a petition to West Northamptonshire Council in a bid to save a longstanding school bus service
Council rejects calls to re-establish disability forum Calls to re-establish a forum focused on the experiences of disabled people and create ‘disability champions’ within the council have been turned down, after being branded as “woke bureaucracy” by the Reform UK administration.
Solar farm scheme near Northampton approved Plans to build a solar farm on a field just outside Northampton have been approved for a ‘temporary’ period of 40 years.
Councillor accuses Reform leadership of trying to 'silence' him at full council meeting A vote to ban an opposition group leader from speaking was carried, with Reform UK saying it was in response to 'repeated disruptive and disrespectful behaviour'
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