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From October 2017 until the present, WNC has installed temporary traffic lights over the rail line bridge in Bugbrooke Road for a total cost of £222,668.31.

More than £220,000 taxpayers’ money spent on Bugbrooke temporary traffic lights

The event was organised as part of an ongoing project that targets fly-tipping and littering in the area.

Southbrook estate community clean-up day

The Northamptonshire course will be similar to other Go Ape facilities around the UK. Copyright: Adventure Forest Ltd

Tree top adventure and high ropes to be built at Salcey Forest

Improvements are being made to bus services in Daventry so that they can better serve the community, starting from October 29.

Improvements made to bus routes to better serve the community

Tim Wills claims he has been trying to reach PA Housing for more than a year and a half to resolve the issues with no success.

‘Stressed’ resident claims social house left in 'mouldy and unsafe conditions'

Teen Clinic Daventry's event is set to take place on Thursday, October 26, at the Arc Cinema Daventry.

Free event marking anniversary of teen-dedicated Daventry clinic

WNC Youth Activators pictured at DTC's Summer Activity Days 2023 programme.

Limber up for free half-term football coaching events

Early-stage CGI images of the homes to be built in the new Daventry estate. Credit: Spitfire Homes

Work to start on 68 homes at new Daventry estate

England beat Italy at the Gardens back in April (photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Women's Rugby World Cup coming to town as Gardens is selected as a host venue

Planning permission has been granted for change of use of the former HSBC building in Daventry. The site will become a Lounge bar.

Green light for new Lounge bar in former HSBC building in Daventry

Nicci Marzec and Stephen Mold /Northamptonshire OFPCC

Commissioner says woman in charge of fire service was 'bullied out' of job
Stephen Mold blamed a union for opposing Nicci Marzec's role over her lack of experience

A solar farm that could power thousands of homes has been unanimously approved by councillors. (Pic: EDF)

Solar farm with 100,000 panels will be built on farmland

Glassthorpe Solar Farm (Pic: EDF)

Solar farm which could power 14,000 homes set to be given the go ahead

Everyone Active, Daventry

Daventry Disabled and Proud Support Meeting

The Abbey Centre

Council's Daventry offices to undergo relocation

The owners of Farthingstone Hotel and Golf Course, near Daventry, want to knock down the hotel and build a series of new buildings, including a new hub, a leisure building and 60 holiday huts.

Major revamp for Northamptonshire hotel and golf course on the cards

Councillor Phil Bignell has been banned from sitting on two WNC committees.

Councillor who breached code of conduct at planning meeting banned

NNC and WNC share Northamptonshire's Children's Trust's services

Progress at Northamptonshire's fostering service at 'very early stage'

A couple's plan to put 12 solar panels on their Northamptonshire home has been turned down.

Couple's solar panels plan rejected due to Grade II listed building next door

More street parties - like this one held for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - will take place this year for the King's Coronation.

Full list of every major street party for King Charles III's Coronation

Spitfire Homes and Crest Nicolson have secured reserved matters approval to build 222 properties on land at Malabar Farm on Staverton Road

First phase of new neighbourhood takes step forward with over 200 homes planned

Four West Northamptonshire gyms will receive a share of £7 million of funding.

Four leisure centres across West Northants to share £7 million of funding

Barby and Onley Parish Council said it objects to the project because it is concerned about its visual impact and amount of traffic it could create.

A solar farm that could power 4,000 homes is set to get the go ahead

The number of West Northamptonshire councillors could be cut by nearly a fifth if proposals get the go-ahead.

Council could see reduction in councillors as ward changes are published

The proposed petrol station and drive-thrus could be built next to the Ibis in Crick.

New drive-thru coffee shop and fast food restaurant could be built in village

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has received 35 objections to the conversion of the three-bedroom in Crick.

Residents express concern over plans to turn a house into a children's home

West Northants Council passes budget

Residents to pay more after councillors accepted 4.99% council tax rise

Country Park parking charges at Brixworth and Daventry could be increased if approved by West Northamptonshire Council.

Councillor justification for parking charges at country parks was wrong
WNC expects to raise £3.9 million from its car parks in 2023/24, down by £1.6 million than originally hoped

Proposals relating to car parking charges at Daventry and Brixworth Country Parks have been amended.

Proposed parking charges at country parks reduced as council makes amendments

West Northamptonshire Council is expecting to pay more into Northamptonshire Children's Trust than it had initially hoped.

Council to pay £7m more into children's trust than it had initially hoped

Labour councillors Jamal Alwahabi, Danielle Stone, Enam Haque, and Jane Birch protesting at The Racecourse against the charges

Campaigners against parking fee increases at parks celebrate council U-turn

Up to 400 asylum seekers could be housed at the former Highgate House Hotel in Creaton

Government responds to criticism over plans to move 400 migrants into village

In one school, up to a fifth of lights in some classrooms do not work, the report found.

Plans to put aside £1.1m for schools repairs after surveyors found faults

WNC leader Jonathan Nunn (inset) has criticised the Government's decision to temporarily house up to 400 asylum seekers in the area

Council criticises Government's decision to house up to 400 more asylum seekers

Free parking for weekend shoppers in Northampton town centre will be scrapped from April if council plans to raise around £1 million in extra revenue get the go-ahead

Councillors plan to scrap weekend free parking for town centre shoppers

West Northamptonshire Council has published its draft budget for 2023 - 2024.

Draft council budget suggests almost five percent council tax increase

Cllr André Gonzales De Savage

Councillor shares story of battle with Sepsis to make others aware of danger

A CGI of a streetscene at Bellway’s Staverton Lodge development

New development launches on former hotel and farm site in Daventry

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Molly (left middle) says she is 'over the moon' after WNC has invited professional dog walker to discuss their concerns regarding a new banning order

Professional dog walkers are 'over the moon' as council halts strict new rule

Councillor in charge of finance at WNC, Malcom Longley (pictured), has promised not to reinvest taxpayers' money into the Qatar State Bank.

Council promises NOT to reinvest money into World Cup host county Qatar

West Northamptonshire Council says it is "making progress" tackling a projected £7.6 million black hole in this year's budget

How did council shrink £7.6m overspend by one-third in just two months?

West Northants Council has been criticised for its handling of transport to school provision

Opposition says council's transport to school provision is in 'complete chaos'

Professional dog walkers in Daventry have started a petition to revere the council's PSPO which bans anyone from walking more than four dogs at a time

Dog walkers start petition after being BANNED from walking four at a time

West Northamptonshire's hub has details on financial support, warm places and food banks for those struggling with the Cost of Living crisis

Here's how locals struggling with cost of living crisis get help
Online hub promotes household support fund applications, food banks and warm spaces

West Northamptonshire Council could charge residents to help find a care home even if they pay for the care themselves

Council consider charging ‘admin fee’ to help adult social care self-funders

Bugbrooke residents protest against building on conservation area

‘I am shocked and angry at our parish council’

West Northamptonshire Council says it will be supporting around 17,500 households with vouchers and extra cash to help with grocery shopping and energy bills this winter

Concerns over West Northants Council's rollout of the Household Support Fund

An artist's impression of what the homes could look like.

Plans to build 45 new homes in village set for approval

The service aims to support people leaving hospital to reduce the likelihood of re-hospitalisation.

Care watchdog rates West Northamptonshire Council’s reablement service as ‘good’

Inspectors found people living in shocking conditions in an overcrowded house in Northampton

Landlord pays £12,400 penalty after inspectors shut down unlicensed HMO

West Northamptonshire Council has won a regional award for its support of small businesses.

Council wins ‘best in region’ award for supporting small businesses

West Northamptonshire Council says it will be supporting around 17,500 households with vouchers and extra cash to help with grocery shopping and energy bills this winter

Council pledges to help 17,500 households through winter cost of living crisis

West Northamptonshire Council offices in Lodge Road, Daventry.

Council services could relocate in a move that would save ‘£200,000 a year’

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