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Explore West Northamptonshire’s extraordinary heritage and history this September
Everyone is invited to explore West Northamptonshire's historical heritage this September with the two-week Heritage Open Days festival taking place between 8 and 17 of September.
Dozens of stately homes, including Sulgrave Manor, Lamport Hall and Canons Ashby, buildings of historic interest, including 78 Derngate and Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot, and museums and places of worship across the county will... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:09 by Parish Office
Reminder Beat Bust Surgery - Braunston, Badby & Byfield
Our next beat bus surgeries for will be held on: Thursday 27th July 2023 Please come along to meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team
27th July 2023
Braunston – High Street – 10:30am- 11:30am
Badby – The Green - 12:00pm – 1pm
Byfield – Church Street – 2:30pm-3:30pm
Come and speak to your local officers and dispose of any unwanted sharp items from within your home.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:22 by Parish Office
Daventry residents benefit from largest jobs fair ever
On Wednesday 19 July, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) partnered with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Acorn Training Ltd to run their largest recruitment event to date.
On Wednesday 19 July, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) partnered with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Acorn Training Ltd to run their largest recruitment event to date.
The event aimed to help residents... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:21 by Parish Office
Knife Amnesty bins installed across West Northants to tackle serious violence
Five Knife Amnesty bins and Emergency Bleed Control cabinets have been installed in communities across West Northamptonshire as part of a partnership approach to tackle knife crime and serious violence.
The amnesty bins allow people to discard knives or harmful weapons without fear of being prosecuted. The bins are securely bolted to walls with a letter box design to allow knife deposits whilst stopping... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:15 by Parish Office
Students in West Northants trial Virtual Reality to support independent travel to and from school
Students in West Northamptonshire have taken part in a trial which uses Virtual Reality technology to support them to travel independently to and from school.
The trial, funded by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in partnership with VR Therapies, a local social enterprise dedicated to improving wellbeing and independence through immersive technology, and Café Track, which supports individuals... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:58 by Parish Office
Panel convened to consider proposed interim fire chief appointment
West Northamptonshire Council has convened a confirmation hearing of the county's Police, Fire and Crime Panel following notification from Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold of an interim appointment to the Chief Fire Officer role for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue.
West Northamptonshire Council has convened a confirmation hearing of the county's Police, Fire and Crime Panel following... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:49 by Parish Office
West Northamptonshire Council signs the Northampton Sustainability Accord
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) reinforces its commitment to sustainability by signing the Northampton Sustainability Accord.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) reinforces its commitment to sustainability by signing the Northampton Sustainability Accord.
The Accord, unveiled following the University of Northampton Sustainability Summit held in May, brings together a range of stakeholders including... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:21 by Parish Office
Enhanced Payment Experience for residents across West Northants
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) updates its payment pages in a bid to improve efficiency and customer experience as well as offer enhanced security to its residents when making online payments.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) updates its payment pages in a bid to improve efficiency and customer experience as well as offer enhanced security to its residents when making online payments.
Starting... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:19 by Parish Office
Have your say on the way social housing is allocated in West Northants
People are being invited to have their say on proposals for how social housing will be allocated across West Northamptonshire from spring next year.
People are being invited to have their say on proposals for how social housing will be allocated across West Northamptonshire from spring next year.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is currently seeking views on its new draft Housing Allocation Scheme,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:13 by Parish Office
Council agreed future use of Becket's Park Pavilion
West Northamptonshire Council has agreed to a shared use of Becket's Park Pavilion in Northampton to give it a new future supporting use of the park.
The decision was taken by the council's Cabinet on Tuesday (11 July) and will mean the creation of a new café whilst the voluntary group, Buddies of Becket's (BOB), is able to formalise its use to support enjoyment of the park.
The café operator... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:49 by Parish Office