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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working with parish councils and local transport providers to explore ways to support residents who could be affected by the closure of a community bus service.

Everyone Active will be speaking to customers about a new era for their local leisure facilities in West Northamptonshire on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2.

Local businesses and residents have joined forces in a powerful show of local pride to refresh and revitalise Park Square in Kings Heath, marking the first phase of a wider regeneration project led by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

West Northamptonshire Council is reassuring residents that there are currently no cases of Meningitis B (men-B) identified in Northamptonshire, and the overall risk to the local population remains low. Our Public Health team is closely monitoring the national picture following a recent outbreak in K...

Building owners, landlords and residential managers are urged to familiarise themselves with new fire safety laws – which will require them to improve evacuation arrangements for people who need support leaving buildings.

The Choir with No Name, a charity that builds empowering choir communities across the UK involving people affected by homelessness and marginalisation, launched a new 12-week project in Northampton earlier this year. The project will culminate in a special celebration performance on 1st April, marki...

Short-term emergency support is available for residents who rely on heating oil and are at risk of running out, ahead of new national funding due to launch later this year.

West Northamptonshire Council is working closely with North Northamptonshire Council to ensure that a new information and advice service is in place from April 2026 when Deafconnect closes at the end of March 2026. The aim is to maintain ongoing support for deaf residents across the county.

The Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton is set to fully reopen to motorists ahead of the weekend following the completion of major improvement works.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to explore the area’s scenic cycling routes through a brand new YouTube channel developed in partnership with British Cycling.

New figures released to mark National No Smoking Day (11 March) show that more than 73,000 people in East Midlands quit smoking in 2025.

Residents, community groups and local organisations are being invited to share their views on new guidance designed to help protect one of Northamptonshire’s most important wildlife habitats.

There are now just ten days left for people across West Northamptonshire to give their views on the new draft Local Plan, and residents are being urged not to miss their chance to help shape the future of the area.

Passengers across West Northamptonshire are set for greener and quieter everyday journeys thanks to a further £2.2 million investment from the Government.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Northampton.

West Northamptonshire’s rich history and heritage are being celebrated with the unveiling of eight new Blue Plaques recognising people who made a lasting contribution to the area’s culture, community and innovation.

Residents across West Northamptonshire can now sign up for the optional, paid‑for garden waste collections that start from 1 April.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from £7.6 million of government funding to help people into work, boost skills and support local businesses.

More residents across West Northamptonshire will be able to access faster, fairer and more affordable home adaptations under a new Housing Adaptations Policy designed to strengthen independence, reduce financial barriers and deliver better outcomes for local people and health services.

The West Northamptonshire Corporate Parenting Strategy has been approved by Cabinet. Running from 2026 to 2029, the strategy has been shaped with the help of children and young people, and sets out how West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and partners will work together w...