Local News (Northampton)

It’s been over 13 years since an unknown man was found in a collapsed state at The Grosvenor Centre. We believe Northampton can still find the answers that may lead to his identity.

The Conservative group on West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed that Cllr Adam Brown has been elected as its new leader.

West Northamptonshire Council has taken urgent action to address an issue with Council Tax payments affecting a number of residents in the Northampton area.

On Tuesday, 7 May, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) cabinet will consider proposed changes to the Home to School Transport services for Post 16 students across West Northamptonshire which has been shaped using feedback from residents and key stakeholders following the public consultation which took place this winter.

New proposals aimed at shaping a vibrant future for Northampton’s markets are set to be considered by councillors next month.

Residents, parishes, and businesses in West Northants are invited to participate in shaping future electoral and governance arrangements for parishes across West Northamptonshire.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are reminded that they can sign up for optional, chargeable garden waste collections.

A church service and vigil will be held in West Northamptonshire to mark the second anniversary of the Knife Angel visit and remember those who have died through knife crime and serious violence.

People across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on the draft Local Plan strategy which enables West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to plan for the future of the area positively and sustainably by guiding decisions on future development proposals and creating places where people wish to live, work and visit and will thrive.

From Tuesday 23 April visitors to Northampton town centre arriving by car will be able to use car parking payment app ‘Pay by Phone’ across non ANPR (auto number plate recognition) parking spaces.

With just over a week left to go, parents, carers and young people are being encouraged to have their say in a consultation to help shape and refresh the early help support offer in West Northants.

West Northamptonshire Council has been informed by Cllr Jonathan Nunn that he has decided to stand down as Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member with immediate effect.

Low-income off-gas households with an annual income of £36,000 or less across West Northamptonshire are urged to find out if they could access essential funding to help them deliver energy efficiency upgrades and install clean heating systems.  

Local market traders and businesses who are interested in moving to the revitalised Northampton Market Square are encouraged to submit an expression of interest.

People who live and work in the Brackley area are being encouraged to take part in a study on how they currently use public transport and what they would like to see from it in the future. 

Families in North and West Northamptonshire are being urged by the Royal Society for the Prevention Accidents (RoSPA) to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products.

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The new road being built to replace part of Sandy Lane near Harpole could soon be open, using a temporary link while further work takes place.

West Northamptonshire’s fleet of highways machinery is preparing to roll out the summer road maintenance programme, focusing on major projects that require warm and dry weather conditions.

Legacy programme Impact ’25 has been launched in Northampton

People across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on the draft Local Plan strategy

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) lead in managing local flood risks, this includes risks of flooding from surface water, groundwater and ordinary (smaller) watercourses. 

Candidates have been announced today for the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election due to take place in Northamptonshire next month.

18 entrepreneurs from West Northamptonshire have been awarded business grants of £2,000 from the Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire’s (BIPC) Build Your Business initiative.

Grants of up to £20,000 are available from the University of Bedfordshire to local businesses as part of a new programme launched by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to deliver business support, growth and innovation in the region.

Two closure orders have been secured at addresses in Northampton after they were suspected to have been cuckooed.

As we enter the spring and summer months, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is looking at ways it can help promote environmental awareness for the natural environment and gain further understanding on how people locally support national campaigns to enhance biodiversity.

Northampton based manufacturer International Brand Group are celebrating winning a prestigeous industry award for their groundbreaking Totectors Denton safety trainer.

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A charity single performed by a 'singing solicitor' has raised over £3,097 for the Lewis Foundation.

Fresh measures to encourage responsible dog ownership are being considered in the Daventry and South Northants areas of West Northamptonshire Council.

Northampton Market is set to be relocated to the Commercial Street car park at the corner of Horseshoe Street and St Peter’s Way while Market Square is redeveloped.

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Revolution Radio has aired a special Christmas song recorded by students from a Cambian School in Kingsthorpe.