News

With the festive season fast approaching, residents are advised on the arrangements for waste and recycling collections over the Christmas and New Year period.

Waste and recycling collection crews will be working throughout the festive season to make sure that residents can continue to recycle and dispose of their Christmas waste. West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging residents to familiarise... Read More »

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being asked to help shape the school admission arrangements for 2027 intakes for local authority-maintained schools as well as those run by academy trusts and governing bodies.

West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) School Admission Team have launched a public consultation to ask residents their views on the admissions arrangements for Council-managed schools... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a public consultation on three draft transport strategies that will shape how people travel across the area in the years ahead.

These documents build on feedback received during consultation on the Council's Local Transport Plan last summer.

Residents, businesses, and community groups are being encouraged to share their views and help create a transport... Read More »

Plans to bring over 11,000 council homes back under the direct management of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) are set to move forward following further scrutiny by councillors.

The Council will proceed with a phased approach to bring its housing stock currently managed by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back inhouse by April 2027 after the proposals were considered by WNC's Children, Education... Read More »

The wait is nearly over, Northampton Market Square on Ice is ready to open the brand new, covered real ice rink this Thursday, bringing a welcome burst of festive energy to the town centre. Spanning 14m x 22m, the rink promises an unforgettable experience for families, friends and visitors, with skating sessions running through to 4 January, whatever the weather.

Designed and engineered by the specialist... Read More »

Residents, parish councils, businesses and community groups will play an important part in shaping West Northamptonshire's updated Local Plan in a major public consultation set to take place in the new year.

The Local Plan shapes the future of development across the area, setting out how land will be used for housing, employment, and green spaces over the next two decades. Following significant changes... Read More »

Starting from next week, the Family Hubs across West Northamptonshire have a full line-up of festive activities, classes and sessions, as well as a range of drop-in support available for families to come along.

The Family Hubs, which have recently opened in new locations including Moulton, Upton, Daventry and Kingsthorpe as well as the original location in Towcester, will be holding a variety of regular... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting road users to have their say on plans to enforce traffic regulations at 13 locations across Northampton.

The proposed enforcement will target moving traffic offences such as banned turns, entering yellow box junctions without a clear exit, driving the wrong way up one-way streets, and ignoring no-entry signs.

These offences can increase the risk of accidents,... Read More »

Demolition work is progressing at 35–45 Abington Street, marking a major milestone in the regeneration of Northampton town centre. This phase will prepare the site for a vibrant new development that promises modern homes, retail, and leisure spaces, bringing activity and investment back into a long-vacant part of the high street.

What's happening now

• Deconstruction of the former M&S building... Read More »

A new reuse shop has opened at Sixfields Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC), operated in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, FCC Environment and local charity Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

The shop will offer residents a convenient and sustainable way to donate and purchase pre-loved items, helping to reduce waste, support local charity work, and promote a circular economy.

Cynthia Spencer... Read More »