Tags: News Items
Preparation works underway to transform Northampton’s Market Square
The ground was broken at Northampton's historic market square at the start of February. Over the last month, work has been underway to prepare for construction works to transform this area for our community.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working with leading construction firm Stepnell Ltd to carry out a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the area, to turn this into an area for communities,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:05 by Parish Office
EAT at MCC are hiring!
Due to our ongoing expansion, we have full and part time vacancies for a Kitchen Assistant/Cook. Full time and part time hours will be mainly Monday - Friday but Saturdays and Sunday mornings on a rota basis each month will be required. Experience of working in a busy kitchen, preparing and cooking food on request is essential.
Working as part of a team, you need to be enthusiastic, reliable, organised... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:32 by Parish Office
Expo event showcases free support for West Northants businesses
Start-up and established businesses across Northamptonshire were able to learn about a range of free support and funding advice to help them thrive during a major exhibition in Kettering this week.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) was among the many organisations that attended the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce's Business Exhibition on Wednesday (8 March), to raise awareness of the many free... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:22 by Parish Office
Help is available in WNC Cost of Living Support Hub
Help is available in WNC Cost of Living Support Hub
The hub contains lots of information on accessing grants and receiving money you're entitled to, as well as debt advice, government funding, energy saving tips and so much more.
Cost of living support video | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:58 by Parish Office
HMO licence holder hit with £25k fine following fire safety breaches
The property license holder has been fined a total of £25,800 after serious safety issues were discovered at a shared house in Northampton.
The West Northamptonshire Council executed a warrant at the Lutterworth Road property in May 2022 after concerns were raised over its safety.
During the inspection, the electrical meter was found to have been tampered with, seriously endangering the safety... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:53 by Parish Office
Awards ceremony celebrates inspirational women
Inspirational women from around West Northants were celebrated at an awards ceremony.
The winners of West Northamptonshire Council's Inspirational Women's Awards were announced at Northampton's Guildhall on Saturday (4 March) as part of an afternoon of activities to celebrate International Women's Day.
The Community category was won by Sally Jordan, who has chaired Ecton Brook Residents' Group for several... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:55 by Parish Office
Reminder Beat Bus Surgeries for march 2023 - Hollowell, Kilsby, Church Stowe, Dodford, Lilbourne & Long Buckby
Our next beat bus surgeries for will be held on: Thursday 9th March 2023 & Thursday 23rd March 2023. Please come along to meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team
Thursday 9th March 2023
Hollowell -10:30am – 11:30am Church Hill
Kilsby - 12:00pm - 1pm Barby Road
Church Stowe – 2:30pm – 3:30pm Main Street near to the Dairy Farm
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Dodford – 10:00am -11:am... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:34 by Parish Office
People urged to look after their brain health and quit smoking
Smokers in West Northamptonshire are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March.
Smokers in West Northamptonshire are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March.
The theme this year is 'stopping smoking protects your brain health' as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia. Smoking raises... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30 by Parish Office
Have your say on a new political map for West Northamptonshire Council
The number of West Northamptonshire councillors and voter areas are set to change the next local elections in 2025 under The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) proposals.
The proposals include reviewing the number of councillor and new boundary areas for West Northamptonshire council wards. Residents are now being encouraged to review the plans and provide their views on recommended... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:22 by Parish Office
Neighbourhood Watch’s biggest recruitment drive in recent times launched
We are thrilled to launch our biggest recruitment campaign in recent years, termed a BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. We would all like to achieve a better place to live no matter our starting point – whether it be working together to reduce fear of and opportunities for crime, supporting our neighbours, reducing isolation and loneliness, or making new friendships. With 2.3 million members already, the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:57 by Parish Office