A5 MCI South Patching Works – Weedon Bec Old Stratford Roundabout

We're continuing our essential maintenance work on the A5 between Old Stratford Roundabout and Weedon Bec. This work will be carried out from Saturday 1 April 2023 and will be completed by the end of April 2023. We'll work overnight, between 8pm and 6am, when there is less traffic on the road.

Our work will include the following:... Read More »

Public spaces protection order

People across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on new measures being proposed in Northampton to encourage responsible dog ownership and prevent smoking in certain public open spaces.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) are consulting on a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering the Northampton area. The proposals follow on from similar measures adopted across the Daventry... Read More »

GoodSAM - Good Smartphone Activated Medics

If you are unfortunate and need to call 999 for an ambulance, don't be surprised if complete strangers in civies, work clothes, or even night clothes (yes it does happen) turn up on your doorstep. They will be local people, neighbours perhaps, who have the GoodSAM app on their phone. All GoodSAM responders are medically trained, and regularly assessed, in performing... Read More »

Town & Parish Briefing February 2023

People can discover an abundance of affordable and fresh produce at Northampton market as traders settle into their temporary new home at Commercial Street Car Park.

People can discover an abundance of affordable and fresh produce at Northampton market as traders settle into their temporary new home at Commercial Street Car Park.

Residents looking for quality products and services at bargain prices during... Read More »

A total of 4,784 secondary school places have been allocated to pupils across West Northamptonshire today.

A total of 4,784 secondary school places have been allocated to pupils across West Northamptonshire today.

94.2 per cent (4,506) of applications have been allocated a place at one of their preferred schools, with 77 per cent of applicants (3,686 children) receiving a place at their first preference.... Read More »

Winter Service Decision

Residents across West Northamptonshire can now sign up for optional, chargeable garden waste collections from April 2023.

The annual subscription charge for the fortnightly service from April 2023 to the end of March 2024 is £55 per bin and can be made online at www.westnorthants.gov.uk/gardenwaste

Residents now have the option to sign up for an annual direct debit to save having to remember to... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council this week set a balanced budget for the year ahead that will protect essential frontline services whilst addressing significant financial challenges.

At their Full Council meeting in Northampton's Guildhall (Wednesday, 22 February), members approved the final budget proposals, Housing Revenue Account and setting of the Council Tax for 2023/24.

In common with local authorities... Read More »