Raising awareness of Cervical Cancer
With 1 in 3 of those eligible have not yet received their cervical screening, therefore Public Health in West Northants are calling all eligible residents to either attend or book […]
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Council pledges support to tackle air pollution
West Northamptonshire Councillors have unanimously pledged their support to tackling air pollution with a range of actions set to move forward. At their Full Council meeting in Northampton’s Guildhall (Thursday, […]
The Council signs the Care Leaver Covenant
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) celebrates National Care Leavers Week by signing the Care Leaver Covenant to formally pledge its commitment to support those who leave care to live independently. The […]
Council joins forces with Police to tackle county lines and child exploitation
Last week West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) joined Northamptonshire police to support the National County Lines Intensification Week of Action. Community Safety Officers visited Northampton Railway Station working with staff and the general […]
Women are being encouraged to be more “Breast aware” this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The West Northants Public Health team are urging all women to take the time to get to know their breasts through the TLC (Touch, Look, Check) approach as part of […]
Broadband and the Digital Divide in Boughton
I have put together a report about broadband in Boughton, and how it affects the local quality of life, social equality, and even local businesses. I’m not just talking […]
Funding secured for expanding EV charge-point infrastructure across West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has applied for and secured over £400,000 worth of funding from the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capability Fund. An initial £73,000 worth of funding […]
October edition of the Town and Parish Briefing.
Please find attached the We hope you find this briefing useful and informative, and we encourage you to share it widely within your organisations. If you have any ideas and feedback […]
West Northamptonshire gritting fleet set to go as Met Office reveals snow predictions for this winter
West Northamptonshire’s fleet of gritters will be deployed this week to prepare the roads for winter, with the Met Office forecasting a cold snap is on its way. With a […]
Vaccination gives protection for pregnant women and their unborn babies
Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are encouraged to take up the free flu vaccine offer ahead of the winter months. Pregnant women, and their unborn babies, are at a higher risk […]