Politics

HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because the complexity and risk involved in building the controversial railway line via south Northamptonshire were underestimated.

"It's a blow but one that we expected .. this decision is not going to stop us carrying on"

Concerns have been raised about how Northamptonshire County Council runs and monitors its long-term highways contract and whether it is getting value for money from the arrangement.

The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) is refusing to make public a report which reveals the number of homeless deaths in the county.

Daventry District Council should declare a climate emergency to publicly recognise the ‘acute dangers’ of climate change.

Fifteen new homes will be built in a small village near Daventry after being given planning approval by councillors.

Northamptonshire County Council is moving closer to balancing its books at the end of this financial year but questions are being asked about what role staff vacancies are playing in the authority’s improved financial position.

The historic Moot Hall in Daventry town centre is to be given a new lease of life after councillors approved the opening of a new children’s nursery.

Residents are being urged to share their views on a policy aimed to help more of Daventry’s homeless citizens into temporary accommodation.

A scheme to convert a rehabilitation centre in Moulton into a new public leisure centre has been granted planning permission.

Northamptonshire County Council is in the top 10 local authorities in the country for compensation claims and payouts over pothole damage.

A decision to close a county-council run Daventry care home is due to be made next week.