News
Have your say on a new political map for West Northamptonshire Council
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
The number of West Northamptonshire councillors and voter areas are set to change the next local elections in 2025 under The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) proposals.
The proposals include reviewing the number of councillor and new boundary areas for West Northamptonshire council wards. Residents are now being encouraged... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:24 by Clerk
Community Bus Update - £2 fare & Seaside Trip!
Please find below a message from ComMunity Bus/Kettering Catcher organisation:
We know that our passengers are explorers and won't be happy to be bound by the territory of our service Q or K. That's why we'll be running a connecting service for you to join a seaside day trip!
For information, please refer to our newsletter, uploaded onto our website. To book a seat, use the form at: https://forms.gle/6TB9RUy4fAuoFb539... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:23 by Clerk
Unsafe products removed from sale thanks to Trading Standards team
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
Nearly 2,000 unsafe electrical products have been removed from sale and are set to be destroyed after intervention by West Northamptonshire Council's Trading Standards team.
The items, including a range of electrical beauty products as well as induction cookers and heat lamps, were found in a fulfilment warehouse in Northampton.
Their discovery... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:59 by Clerk
Consultation period for taxi licensing policy is extended
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
Residents, businesses and professional drivers have been given more time to comment on West Northamptonshire Council's draft Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy.
The draft policy sets out the driver, vehicle and operator standards for hackney carriages and private hire vehicles for current licence holders and all new licence... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:58 by Clerk
Residents encouraged to shop local at Northampton Market
Please find a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
People can discover an abundance of affordable and fresh produce at Northampton market as traders settle into their temporary new home at Commercial Street Car Park.
People can discover an abundance of affordable and fresh produce at Northampton market as traders settle into their temporary new home at Commercial Street Car Park.
Residents looking... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:56 by Clerk
Over 4,700 secondary school places allocated across West Northamptonshire
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
A total of 4,784 secondary school places have been allocated to pupils across West Northamptonshire today.
A total of 4,784 secondary school places have been allocated to pupils across West Northamptonshire today.
94.2 per cent (4,506) of applications have been allocated a place at one of their preferred schools, with 77 per cent of applicants... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:54 by Clerk
Subscriptions now open for West Northants garden waste service
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
Residents across West Northamptonshire can now sign up for optional, chargeable garden waste collections from April 2023.
The annual subscription charge for the fortnightly service from April 2023 to the end of March 2024 is £55 per bin and can be made online at www.westnorthants.gov.uk/gardenwaste
Residents now have the option to sign... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:52 by Clerk
Work well under way to improve trails at new bike park
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
Remedial drainage work is now complete at the free-to-use Northampton Bike Park and contractor On Track is waiting for them to dry sufficiently before resurfacing work can take place.
Persistent rain in December and January made it necessary to close trails on the western side of the site, though those on the eastern side have remained open... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:55 by Clerk
West Northamptonshire Council sets out budget for 2023/24
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
West Northamptonshire Council this week set a balanced budget for the year ahead that will protect essential frontline services whilst addressing significant financial challenges.
At their Full Council meeting in Northampton's Guildhall (Wednesday, 22 February), members approved the final budget proposals, Housing Revenue Account and setting... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:54 by Clerk
Industries come together to learn more about workplace wellbeing
Please find below a message from West Northamptonshire Council:
Industry leaders from warehouse, transport and logistic businesses across West Northants joined West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to learn more about wellbeing in the workplace.
WNC's health protection, public health and regulatory service colleagues held the forum for businesses on Friday, 10 February at the Ford Motors Company, Daventry.... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:51 by Clerk
