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More people across West Northamptonshire will be supported to live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes for longer thanks to increased use of technology in adult social care. Technology such as personal alarms, falls detectors, GPS devices, medication reminders and digital suppor...

Council tenants across West Northamptonshire are benefiting from better repairs services, safer homes and rising satisfaction levels, according to the latest annual performance report considered by West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Cabinet yesterday (16 July).

Partners across Northamptonshire have celebrated a successful Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026, delivering a range of engagement, education and enforcement activities to support safer communities.

Cabinet members have agreed to a long-term lease of land to support Daventry Town Football Club (DTFC) to secure investment to develop and improve the facilities.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to lease a section of land at Eastern Way Field to Daventry Hill School to improve its open space and increase the number of places for students.

A packed programme of events, activities and entertainment is coming to Northampton Market Square this summer as partners come together to launch Summer on the Square.

Award-winning parks and green spaces across West Northamptonshire are celebrating another year of success after retaining a nationally recognised accreditation.

West Northamptonshire has officially been recognised as a member of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, marking an important milestone in its ambition to make the area a great place to live and grow older.

A series of new planters have been unveiled at Castle Park, further enhancing the appearance and welcoming atmosphere of one of the town centre’s newest public spaces.

A new vaccination offer will be available this summer to help protect young people against meningococcal B (MenB) disease before starting university or further education.

Tourism businesses and industry professionals from across the region are being invited to come together this Autumn as the Northamptonshire Tourism Conference returns for 2026.

A neglected Daventry subway has been transformed into a colourful community art space through a joint initiative between West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone, local students and professional artists, helping to build community pride...

A new countywide strategy to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence has been co-produced by people with lived experience, specialist support services, community organisations, statutory partners and local authorities across Northamptonshire.

Residents across West Northamptonshire will benefit from funding to support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities through the Grow, Cook, Eat programme.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) leaders have set out their commitment to supporting all community-led events and activities across the area in the same, fair and consistent way.

West Northamptonshire is set to deliver one of the country’s most ambitious local on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging programmes. Char.gy has been appointed to lead the rollout funded through the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund and backed by substantial private in...

West Northamptonshire residents are being urged to correctly dispose of ‘sharps waste’ after an increase in the amount going into household waste (general waste and recycling bins).

Due to essential improvement works Oxendon Tunnel will be closed from 13 July to 21 August.

Entries are now open for the Northamptonshire Tourism Awards 2026, run by Discover Northamptonshire to celebrate the county’s visitor economy.

West Northamptonshire Council joined partners from across the county at Merged Futures 8, a leading technology and innovation events, held at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus.