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Work is progressing at pace behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and seamless launch of a major new leisure service across West Northamptonshire when the new contract begins on 1 April 2026.

West Northamptonshire Council is continuing to work closely with businesses and landlords to improve waste storage across Northampton town centre, as part of the Northampton Town Centre Environmental Policy.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting a random selection of service users to take part in the Adult Social Care (ASC) Survey, which is being carried out on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and is open until 6 March.

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Chart-topping vocal group G4, of X Factor fame, will headline ChoirFest 2026 alongside Britain’s Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out and more than 200 local singers, when the spectacular musical showcase takes over Royal & Derngate Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2026.

Residents, businesses and community groups across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take part in a major consultation that will shape how the area grows and develops for decades to come.

Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being reminded that there are now just two weeks left to take part in West Northamptonshire Council’s consultation on proposed plans to introduce a single, unified fee structure for taxi and private hire licensing across the area.

More than 5,600 home fire safety visits have been carried out by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to help protect the most vulnerable people across the county.

There is now one week left for residents, businesses and community groups across West Northamptonshire to give their views on West Northamptonshire Council’s draft budget proposals for 2026/27.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its first-ever assessment of how West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) delivers services for adults, as part of a new national programme assessing all local authorities in England.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a public consultation on proposed school term dates for the 2027–28 academic year for Community and Voluntary Controlled (local authority maintained) schools.

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone is asking for an increase in the fire precept of £12 a year for a Band D household. The fire precept is the part of the council tax that goes to fund Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

West Northamptonshire’s road network is currently facing significant pressure following a prolonged spell of wet weather combined with extended freezing conditions. This mix of saturation and frost has caused widespread and accelerated deterioration across many parts of the network.

West Northamptonshire Council has confirmed the permanent appointment of Sarah Hall as Corporate Director for Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer.

Communities across West Northamptonshire are invited to help shape the future of their area as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches fresh plans as part of the Local Plan consultation on Thursday 29 January.

Cllr Mark Arnull, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council, said “Introducing and updating parking charges helps us manage limited spaces, encourage fair turnover for local shops and businesses, and maintain car parks to a high standard.“These proposals are still very much in draft and will be shaped...

A specialist CCTV camera using AI (artificial intelligence) technology has been installed at a hotspot in West Northamptonshire to continue the fight against fly-tipping in the area. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is partnering with environmental enforcement firm Kingdom Local Authority Support...

West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of free, flexible and supportive weight management programmes designed to help you feel your best in 2026.

Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Community Investment Fund to support local projects that help improve health and wellbeing.

Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre, based in the village of Everdon, has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, gaining national recognition for the high standard of its educational visits.