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Both the Leader and Chief Executive of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have joined local authority leaders, government ministers and regional stakeholders this week to discuss the significant opportunities that the proposed Universal UK Resort will bring to this region.

A community scheme offering unsung heroes support from local leisure facilities in West Northamptonshire has announced its two successful applicants.

A Year 4 pupil from Bridgewater Primary School has been announced as the winner of West Northamptonshire Council's 'My Great Electric Bus Day Out' artwork competition, with their winning design helping to celebrate the launch of Northampton's new electric buses.

The Council shares concerns about the importance of community transport services and the vital role they play in helping residents, particularly older and vulnerable people, access healthcare, shopping, social activities and essential services. We also recognise the anxiety and uncertainty created f...

Families across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to check whether they are now eligible for free school meals, following changes to the national eligibility criteria.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has experienced one of the busiest months in its history during July 2026, with exceptionally high demand continuing into August as prolonged hot and dry weather drove a significant increase in incidents across the county.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been busy dealing with a host of incidents this weekend and into this morning (August 17).

West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging residents to check and respond to their annual canvass email or letter to help ensure they remain registered to vote and that household information is kept up to date.

West Northamptonshire Council has this week appointed its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.

Meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep Northamptonshire safe at this year’s Community Open Day.

Residents, service users, families, carers and staff are being reminded that there is still time to share their views on the future of a number of West Northamptonshire Council's in-house adult social care services.

Students across West Northamptonshire are receiving their A-Level results today, marking an important milestone in their education journey and the start of exciting new opportunities.

Residents, businesses, community groups, and visitors are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to extend two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) covering Northampton and Daventry town centres.

Residents looking to gain new skills, retrain for a new career, or move closer to employment are invited to attend a free Skills Bootcamps Information Event at Northampton Guildhall this September.

People who draw on adult social care and support services, unpaid carers, family members, parents, and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who may be preparing to move into adult services, are being encouraged to help shape the future of services in West Northamptonsh...

Update – 11.30 – August 12, 2026

On Sunday 9 August, shortly before 3pm, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to multiple reports of a grass fire at Midsummer Meadow, Bedford Road, Northampton.

When residents contact us about the condition of their local roads, the conversation often begins and ends with potholes. That's understandable, potholes are visible, frustrating and can present a risk to road users.

Motorists parking in some of Northampton town centre's busiest streets will see changes to parking charges from mid-August.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will meet next week to consider the appointment of its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.