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Northamptonshire is once against hosting its very own Firefighter Challenge this summer.

West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging eligible parents, carers and those who are pregnant to apply for the NHS Healthy Start scheme, which provides weekly financial support to help families buy milk, infant formula, fruit, vegetables and pulses. Alongside this, the Council has introduced an i...

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Residents across West Northamptonshire could soon receive quicker and more coordinated help with financial difficulties, as West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet considers plans for delivering the Government’s new Community Resilience Fund (CRF) on 10 March.

West Northamptonshire Council has expressed its great sadness at the passing of Colonel Timothy Eastwood, the Consort of the Chairman of West Northamptonshire Council.

Strong progress continues to be made on improving West Northamptonshire’s social housing services and the work to bring them back under direct Council management.

Northamptonshire’s visitor economy came together in style on Friday 27 February 2026 at Silverstone Museum as the county celebrated the winners of the inaugural Northamptonshire Tourism Business Awards, recognising the outstanding organisations, attractions, and individuals who make the county such ...

A total of 4,817 secondary school places have been allocated to pupils across West Northamptonshire today as families of children who are due to start in year 7 from this September have been notified of their school place.

West Northamptonshire Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27, protecting essential services and supporting the most vulnerable despite facing one of the most challenging financial positions since the authority was formed.

Residents across the area have helped to shape the future of planning in West Northamptonshire as the draft Local Plan eight-week consultation reaches its halfway stage. People across the area are being urged to have their say and ensure the plan meets the needs of residents and businesses.

An upgraded training rig that helps firefighters hone their skills to deal with real life fires and protect the public has been purchased by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

West Northants generated an impressive £47.6 million economic impact during last summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 - ranking third highest of the eight host locations and significantly outperforming the national tournament average of £36.8 million.

Eight inspiring women have been shortlisted for the Inspirational Women Awards 2026, celebrating women who are making a powerful difference across communities, business and public life in West Northants.

Cultural organisations and community partners in Northampton are exploring entering an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) for UK Town of Culture status - a new national competition delivered by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), designed to celebrate the unique cultural identity and...

Northamptonshire Libraries have launched a new county-wide campaign to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 - a year dedicated to helping people of all ages explore their interests, hobbies, creativity, and passions through reading.

Firefighters from Green Watch at Kettering Fire Station will take on the Kettering Half Marathon in full fire kit this March to raise funds for former Northamptonshire firefighter Derek “Del” Anniwell, who is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer.

Community and voluntary organisations across West Northamptonshire are being invited to apply for a share of £213,000 in new grant funding to support local mental health and wellbeing projects.

A new alcohol and drug prevention, treatment and recovery service will launch this April to support residents across West Northamptonshire. It will be delivered by a new partnership involving Turning Point, Family Support Link, Double Impact, Bridge and Framework, and is commissioned by West Northam...

A West Northamptonshire gritter driver, Mark Hazle, who has dedicated 15 winters to keeping local roads safe has been crowned ECON South England’s Gritter Driver of the Year on 17 February 2026 in Ripon.

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting applications from people with a passion for integrity, fairness and public service to become Independent Persons, a vital role that helps uphold high standards of conduct in local government.