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Residents, community representatives, faith leaders and civic dignitaries gathered on Sunday 18 October at St Peter’s Church, Brackley, for a Civic Service hosted by Cllr Fiona Baker, Chairman of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

Community organisations and Town and Parish Councils across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Welcoming Spaces funding, helping to strengthen local support networks and provide safe, inclusive places for residents to connect with others and access support wi...

Plans to increase the supply of affordable homes, strengthen support for vulnerable residents, improve housing standards and help people live independently for longer are among the proposals set out in West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) draft Housing Strategy 2027-2032, which is now open for publ...

Daventry Town will once again come together to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, both past and present, during this year’s Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Parade and Service on Sunday 8th November 2026.

An outdoor learning centre in West Northamptonshire will be able to welcome a new generation of nature lovers following a donation from a local housebuilder.

Residents across West Northamptonshire who are eligible for a free flu or Covid-19 vaccination are being encouraged to come forward and get protected ahead of winter.

Thirty-five voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across West Northamptonshire will share £309,919 in grant funding from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to help deliver projects and services that support local communities.

A review of West Northamptonshire healthy lifestyle services is underway to explore how support could be improved and made easier to access. Residents are being encouraged to share their views to help inform this future service development and ensure support reflects local needs and priorities.

People facing difficult financial choices this winter will be able to access free warm clothing thanks to the launch of this year's Coat Collection Campaign.

Due to significant demand, the West Northamptonshire Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme is now closed for 2026/27 as the annual allocation has been reached.

A community in Weedon Bec is now better protected from flooding thanks to Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone’s Immediate Justice Team.

Efforts to strengthen community transport provision across West Northamptonshire are continuing, with a new round of funding now available to support local organisations in delivering services that help residents stay connected to vital appointments, activities and support networks.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free digital support sessions taking place in local libraries during Get Online Week 2026.

A fire engine was responding to an incident just after 11am on October 13.

People from NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire have tested new electronic bus information displays in West Northamptonshire and given feedback on how they can be improved further.

Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to the West Northamptonshire Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy, which follows a comprehensive review.

Schools, communities and businesses across West Northamptonshire are being invited to join in six weeks of festive fun as WinterFest takes over Northampton Market Square in the run-up to Christmas.

Colleagues are celebrating after Moulton Leisure Centre secured two prestigious honours at the ukactive Awards on Thursday, October 8.

Northampton is set mark Remembrance Sunday on 8th November, with a military parade, Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony in the town centre.

An exciting programme of events and activities is planned for this year’s Northamptonshire Day event, taking place on Sunday 25 October in Kettering from 10am to 5pm.