West Northamptonshire Council

Updated masterplan of the 114 home neighbourhood, including the two new play areas at each end of the attenuation pond at the bottom of the development.

Updated plans for 114 homes in Northamptonshire town have been approved

Daventry Lido (top), closed in 2006 and was later demolished, but could be revived by local businessmen who want to transform it into a year-round facility, similar to Saltdean Lido (bottom). Photo: Glyn Kirk.

Talks progress as MP backs multi-million-pound vision to revive lido in Daventry

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is warning business about a scam.

Businesses warned of scam where fraudsters pretend to be council officials

The full list of candidates who will be standing to be a councillor on West Northamptonshire Council has been revealed.

Names of all the candidates across standing in the local elections 2025

Plans have been approved to improve walking and cycling routes in areas across West Northamptonshire.

Walking and cycling routes to be upgraded as part of 10-year plan

All 144 candidates across Northamptonshire were invited up onto the KLV stage at the end of the night. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire

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'Northamptonshire is broken' Nigel Farage tells Reform rally

Wheelie bins in Wellingborough

Northants homes could see new recycling bins and rules introduced from next year

Updated masterplan of the 114 home neighbourhood, including the two new play areas at each end of the attenuation pond at the bottom of the development. (Image: Stonebond Properties Ltd )

114 homes recommended for approval again despite concerns

The 'deteriorating' former Retro Bar building on 2 New Street. Applicant Achrom Limited says the proposals would bring a long vacant building back into use and improve the appearance of the town centre. (Image: Google Maps)

Former bar and closed down bank could be transformed into nine apartments re

Daventry Lido (top), closed in 2006 and was later demolished, but could be revived by local businessmen who want to transform it into a year-round facility, similar to Saltdean Lido (bottom). Photo: Glyn Kirk.

Businessmen call on WNC to hear their multi-million-pound vision to revive lido

Two businessmen have revealed their multi-million-pound vision to revive a former lido in Northamptonshire – but say communication from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been “dreadful”.

Logan MacLeod

Voters will take to the polls on Thursday May 1.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming 2025 local elections

Lewis photographed on a recent training hike in the Brecon Beacons.

Team to take on national 3-Peaks Challenge for Breast Cancer Now

The Chair of West Northamptonshire Council and the Mayor of Daventry joined members of the local community to mark the opening of a new community hub created by local housing provider Orbit

Local dignitaries help celebrate the opening of new Orbit community hub

Eastern Way Playing Fields in Daventry, where plans to build homes were scrapped after a year-long campaign by residents

WNC U-turns on plans to build homes on Daventry playing fields

More than 77 percent of children in West Northamptonshire received a place at their most preferred school.

Secondary school offer day: Number of students offered first choice increases

Cllr Alan Knape discussing Eastern Way with Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Jonathan Harris.

Daventry residents’ campaign forces playing field housing U-turn

Cllr Alan Knape discussing Eastern Way with Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Jonathan Harris.

Daventry's Eastern Way playing fields saved!

Nether Heyford has the highest council tax bill this year compared to the rest of West Northamptonshire.

Village with highest council tax bill in West Northants REVEALED

One Angel Square, West Northamptonshire Council. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Budget passed including council tax rise despite criticism from opposition

Fewer parents were fined for taking their children out of school in West Northamptonshire due to a "temporary pause". (File picture).

Fewer parents fined for taking children out of school due to ‘temporary pause’

A huge rise in demand for council houses has been seen across West Northamptonshire. Photo: National Lift Tower.

Demand for council houses doubles in a year as around 5,000 people in the system

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Adam Brown (left) and Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Jason Smithers. Credit: WNC

Councils react as county not included in Government's devolution deal

All of West Northamptonshire's tips will open seven days a week from April this year.

'We've listened': Council finally open all tips SEVEN DAYS a week

Towcester on-call firefighter Richard Woods

Recruiting on-call firefighters at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Principal, Mr Simon Frazer and HR Manager, Mrs Louisa Nixon

Northampton school scoops not one, but two pioneering health awards

Gro Health

Weight management service returns this year in West Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council offices at One Angel Square, Northampton.

Several major traffic mitigation schemes scrapped from local transport plan

Several major traffic mitigation schemes across West Northamptonshire have been deferred or scrapped completely, as the council has laid out its priority projects in its Local Transport Plan (LTP).

Nadia Lincoln

The land has been allocated for a residential development since 1997, in Daventry's Local Plan.

Plans to build 114 new homes in Daventry have been put back due to concerns

The council's severe weather emergency protocol for rough sleepers will remain in place over the weekend.

Emergency protocol for rough sleepers to remain in place over the weekend

The site is within the red boundary

Plans to build 114 homes recommended for approval despite local 'disappointment'

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Adam Brown (left) and Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Jason Smithers will lead an urgent discussion on the devolution options next Thursday (January 9).

Northants councils to host special meetings to discuss future devolution deals

This large fly tip was found in St Edmond's Road in September of this year. Now the most fly-tipped streets in Northampton have been revealed...

10 most fly-tipped streets during 2024 as more than 18,000 incidents reported

North Northamptonshire Council is predicting a £24 million Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, whilst West Northants expects its shortfall to reach £13.8m by the end of the financial year. Credit Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Both Northants councils predicting black hole in schools budget of almost £40m

Council tax bills in Northampton and Daventry could increase by nearly £90.

Council tax bills for residents could rise by nearly £90 a year

West Northamptonshire Council offices at One Angel Square, Northampton.

What WNC is proposing for the next budget including £12m for road improvements

Flooding continues to be treated as a major incident in Northamptonshire.

Flooding still being treated as major incident as more rain forecast

June Turnock, 85, says she relies on using buses to get into town a few times a week.

Residents react to 'kick in the teeth' price hike as bus fares set to rise to £3

Concerns have been raised over childhood vaccination rates across Northamptonshire

Concerns over childhood vaccination rates in Northamptonshire

Wait times for children trying to access treatment within child mental health services in Northamptonshire have halved since last year.

Wait times for child mental health treatment halves since last year

Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting said she was pleased to see the Northamptonshire councils receiving funding for the most vulnerable. Credit: House of Commons

Northants councils to get £115,000 funding for rough sleepers this winter

Cllr Alan Knape discussing Eastern Way

West Northamptonshire Council respond to petition

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Net Zero Summit and Business Expo

Campaigners pictured.

Campaigners protest against playing field sell-off plan

Campaigners hope to gather 1,000 people on the playing fields to protest against the housing proposals this weekend (October 20). (Image: Eastern Way Playing Fields Keep it Green / Nicola Anderson)

Campaigners launch petition to object to draft proposals to build on Eastern Way

Campaigners have launched a petition to object to draft proposals to build on Eastern Way, Daventry

Nadia Lincoln

A 3D illustration of what the homes in this development will look like.

Green light for plans to build more than 100 homes on farmland

The pier pictured at Daventry Country Park. Credit: Jim Davis, The Travel Locker

Construction of pier extension in Daventry is completed

CGI illustration of the proposed assisted living apartments in Long Buckby.

Plans to build 68-bed care home met with 'overdevelopment' objections

North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire council offices.

Councils paid more than £60,000 to residents after complaints upheld by watchdog

Both West and North Northamptonshire Councils have had to pay out thousands of pounds

Northamptonshire councils have had to pay out more than £10K after EHCP failures

Members of the ‘Eastern Way Playing Field - keep it GREEN’ Facebook group pictured together.

Residents to hold event against Daventry playing field sell off plan

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council.

'Increased housing under Government planning reforms will delay local plan'

Northampton Washlands.

Flood warnings in place as emergency services on standby to deal with flooding

Blueprints submitted for the 21 affordable homes. Credit: Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association

Plans put forward for 21 affordable homes in Northamptonshire village

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Woodford Halse Community Café finalists in Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards

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