Plans move forward for West Northants Waste and Resources strategy

Proposals for the future of waste and recycling services in West Northamptonshire have taken a step forward as West Northamptonshire Council’s cabinet agree to adopt the strategy which sets out […]

Care leavers and veterans among those to benefit from new housing allocations scheme in West Northants

People with real housing needs including members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families, care leavers, and victims of domestic abuse will benefit from a new housing allocations scheme […]

West Northamptonshire urged to recycle their electricals with launch of a new campaign

West Northamptonshire Council has launched a new communications campaign to encourage residents across the area to recycle their electricals. HypnoCat, the Recycle Your Electricals pink fluffy cat, will be hypnotising […]

Have your say on 2025-26 school admission arrangements

Residents of West Northamptonshire are being asked for their opinion on the school admission arrangements for schools run by academies and trusts which are planning changes. Every year, academies, governing […]

Road Closure – Church Street, Boughton – Nov 27 – Nov 30 2023

Dear All, West Northamptonshire are intending on undertaking carriageway repairs works.  To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for up to 4 days and it is […]

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 […]

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 […]