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Two new traffic enforcement cameras set to go live in busy streets in Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is continuing to roll out enforcement cameras across the area, as part of a phased approach to improve pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety and encourage better driver behaviour.
Drivers in Northampton will face charges if they flout the rules or ignore signage at two newly enforced locations: the Horsemarket/Gold Street junction and the top end Gold Street, both...
Posted: Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Regulation 14 - Draft Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan
Don't forget to have your say on the Regulation 14 - Draft Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan. Closing Date for responses is Friday 25th April 2025 (3pm).
For further information, please visit the parish website where you can view the draft plan with accompanying policies map and online comment form.
https://www.grangeparkpc.org/neighbourhood-plan
Alternatively, you can view a hard copy of the plan and collect a...
Posted: Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Local elections to be held next month
On Thursday, 1 May voters across West Northamptonshire will go to the polls to elect their local representatives.
The Council has today published a Statement of Persons Nominated, listing all individuals who will be standing for the West Northamptonshire Council and the Parish or Town Council seats.
Voters will go to the polls to elect West Northamptonshire Council's councillors in the unitary authority's...
Posted: Thu, 3 Apr 2025
West Northamptonshire to Mark Stephen Lawrence Day 2025
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will mark Stephen Lawrence Day on Tuesday, 22 April, honouring the life and legacy of the 18-year-old who was tragically murdered in an unprovoked racist attack 32 years ago.
Established as a National Day of Remembrance in 2018, Stephen Lawrence Day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight against racism and inequality. It is a moment to reflect on progress...
Posted: Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Works underway to improve the Queen Eleanor Interchange
Works started on the long-awaited scheme to improve and repair the Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton earlier this week. The busy roundabout that joins the A45 trunk road with the A508 London Road, B526 Newport Pagnell Road and Hardingstone Lane.
Temporary traffic management measures will be in place throughout the works to ensure that carriageway widening, new traffic signs and signals, and resurfacing...
Posted: Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Plans to transform how residents access Council services move forward
West Northants residents to see faster, easier, and more flexible ways to access council services, with quicker responses, clearer information, and more choices for how they engage—whether online, via text, or in person.
West Northamptonshire Council is setting the stage for a new era of customer experience, following the approval of its Resident Access Strategy at Cabinet last night. This ambitious...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025
Plan your community events for VE Day and VJ Day 80
With just weeks to go until the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, 8 May, followed by VJ Day on Friday 15 August, communities across West Northamptonshire are encouraged to start planning their celebrations to commemorate these historic occasions.
Whether you're organising a street party, community gathering, picnic, or special event, now is the time to get preparations underway. Applications for...
Posted: Wed, 2 Apr 2025
Don't forget to have your say on the Regulation 14 - Draft Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan
Don't forget to have your say on the Regulation 14 - Draft Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan.
For further information, please visit the parish website where you can view the draft plan with accompanying policies map and online comment form.
https://www.grangeparkpc.org/neighbourhood-plan
Alternatively, you can view a hard copy of the plan and collect a comment form from the Foxfield Bar or the Parish Office (by...
Posted: Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Media Invitation: verification and count event in West Northants for the upcoming Local Elections
We would like to invite you to the verification and count events for the upcoming West Northamptonshire Council and Parish/Town Council elections on 2 and 3 May at Benham Sports Centre, Kings Park Road, Northampton NN3 6LL.
Due to venue capacity, we can accommodate only 14 media representatives. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure fair access we may need to limit...
Posted: Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Have you considered standing for election as a councillor?
Potential candidates are reminded that the window of opportunity to stand as a candidate in the upcoming local elections on Thursday, 1 May is now open.
With the West Northamptonshire Council and Parish/Town Councils elections coming up, now is the time for those who are considering standing for election to get involved and help shape the future of your communities.
These roles provide residents with...
Posted: Tue, 18 Mar 2025