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Northampton shop faces licence review after allegations of selling alcohol to underage teens and illicit tobacco

The town centre store could have its premises licence revoked, as West Northamptonshire Council is set to review the concerns at a meeting next week

Coroner expresses concerns over support service for vulnerable people in criminal justice system, following man's death
A prevention of future deaths report warned that there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken

Plans for 100 homes near Northampton woodland rejected
The residential development bordering Harlestone Firs went to West Northamptonshire Council on Thursday (October 23), after more than 700 residents objected to the site

Plans for multi-storey car park, hotel and flats near Northampton train station deferred
Members raised concerns that the scheme had not done enough to ensure interconnectivity between the railway station and the rest of the town, and its principal role as a major transport hub

Major employment hub near Silverstone turned down by council
A new mixed-use industrial site proposed near the Silverstone race track has been rejected by the council, following almost 570 objections submitted by the public

Planning inspectorate launches examination into Green Hill Solar Farm plans
The Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project will be assessed by a three-member panel for the next six months before the Secretary of State is asked to make the final decision

New cancer support centre officially opens in Northampton hospital
The Maggie’s Centre have opened a cancer support facility at Northampton General Hospital this week, with the aim of helping those affected by the illness.

Decision to bring social housing back in-house will be 'biggest choice' in administration's first term, says housing lead
Proposals to bring social housing in Northampton under the direct control of West Northamptonshire Council will go to cabinet for a final decision in November

Affordable homes plans on edge of Northants village to be decided at appeal
The planning inspectorate will review the proposals for 20 homes in Potterspury, after West Northants Council turned it down against officer advice

DOGE team still not appointed in West Northants, as council wrestles with £50m budget gap for next year
The Reform UK Leader of WNC said his administration is applying its 'own internal DOGE programme' and expertise to look at savings for 2026/27

Schools funding deficit forecast to reach £90m across both Northamptonshire councils this year
The total deficit amassed in West Northants is expected to be £53m and £40m in North Northants, by March 2026

Crime falls in West Northants over last year, council says
The community safety partnership reported that overall crime has reduced across West Northamptonshire by 1.8 per cent, in the 12 months leading up to the end of March 2025

Council reveals launch dates for new family hubs across West Northamptonshire
The new hubs will come forward as part of the council's Family Help Strategy, which aims to make West Northants a great place to grow up and raise a family

West Northants Council struggling to clear backlog of 2,000 food hygiene inspections
Councillors raised concerns about the backlog of inspections coinciding with a rise in the number of food complaints and foodborne infectious diseases

SEND crisis takes toll on Northamptonshire families as back-to-school season leaves them feeling 'like they are less'
Parents have shared their struggles with finding appropriate school places and navigating outdated and incorrect council care plans

Most tenants agree with bringing social housing in-house, as council looks at next steps
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has said it is currently drawing up a business case to assess the costs of bringing the management of its 11,500 social homes back in-house.

Northampton Diwali festival taking place this Saturday
On Saturday 18 October, Northampton will be hosting their Diwali festival

Plans to turn bungalow in Northampton cul-de-sac into children’s care home approved
Dozens of local residents appealed to councillors to turn down the proposals, raising concerns it would not be in the 'right place'

Backlog of SEND care plan requests to be cleared by new year, says West Northants Council
The authority has said it recruited extra caseworkers and service managers as part of its priority action plan, who have been able to address additional demand

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