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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) leaders have set out their commitment to supporting all community-led events and activities across the area in the same, fair and consistent way.

West Northamptonshire residents are being urged to correctly dispose of ‘sharps waste’ after an increase in the amount going into household waste (general waste and recycling bins).

Due to essential improvement works Oxendon Tunnel will be closed from 13 July to 21 August.

Entries are now open for the Northamptonshire Tourism Awards 2026, run by Discover Northamptonshire to celebrate the county’s visitor economy.

West Northamptonshire Council joined partners from across the county at Merged Futures 8, a leading technology and innovation events, held at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus.

Children, young people and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to get active this summer as a series of exciting free Sports Roadshow events travel across the area, offering a packed programme of fitness, games and family-friendly activities.

Independent businesses in Brackley are set to benefit from a second round of funding through the Brackley Town Centre Grants scheme, with increased grant support and eligibility extended to include new businesses.

Local organisations and businesses have taken part in an event highlighting the importance of access for fire crews at buildings.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people across the county to take extra care following a busy day of incidents for fire crews yesterday (July 7).

Northamptonshire Police, working alongside partners, has launched a nine-week operation to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Northampton town centre over the summer months.

Children, young people and families in West Northamptonshire are safer and better supported by good services with outstanding leadership, according to Ofsted’s inspection published today.

Significant improvements have been delivered to the uptake and quality of the Healthy Child Programme reviews for 2 to 2.5 year olds, with West Northamptonshire reaching an uptake of 80% in March 2026 for the first time in five years.

Children and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat, a fun, free initiative encouraging young people to enjoy reading over the summer holidays.

Visitors from across the world are set to visit West Northamptonshire this weekend as the British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone (3–5 July), bringing world-class motorsport, global talent and a festival atmosphere to the area.

Firefighters and fire staff are on scene at Silverstone this week to help keep hundreds of thousands of race fans safe at the Formula One Grand Prix.

Residents across Northamptonshire now have greater access to sexual health services at a time and place that suits them, thanks to a range of recent developments. These include new clinic locations, extended opening hours and expanded access to free online Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testi...

Do you visit local parks in West Northamptonshire? If you do, West Northamptonshire Council is inviting you to share your views via an online survey.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will not be introducing car parking charges for blue badge holders, nor to Northampton’s country parks, after listening to further public feedback.

Eight new recruits have joined Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service – and have started their journey to becoming wholetime firefighters.