31 Oct 2022

Traders wanted for Northampton's Christmas Frost Fair

The popular Frost Fair will be returning to Northampton's Market Square on Sunday 4 December and traders who would like a stand are being invited to get in touch.

Organised by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), the event is aiming to celebrate the town's creative makers, artists and traders and promote their unique or seasonal offer,... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council is getting ready for harsher weather conditions as Kier Highways, the council's highways provider, deploys its fleet of gritters to take on precautionary gritting routes.

The contractor activated winter working protocols in mid-October, with the season set to run through to April next year.

The gritters, which are powered by sustainably sourced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council's Reablement West service rated 'Good' overall following a recent CQC inspection

Between 12 and 16 September 2022, the Care Quality commission (CQC) carried out an inspection of the Reablement West service. The service was rated as 'Good' overall; receiving this rating across all five of their key areas; safe, effective, caring, responsive to people's needs and well-led.... Read More »

Council gives thumbs up for new rules on open spaces across Daventry and South Northants areas

New rules which encourage responsible dog ownership and ban smoking in specific public open spaces, have been approved by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

On Tuesday, (11 October) the WNC Cabinet approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order covering Daventry and South Northants. This Order comes into force... Read More »

Further cost-of-living support on its way for eligible residents across West Northants

Financial support to help with rising costs of food and fuel over the winter months is set to be available to eligible residents across West Northamptonshire.

In line with the council's Anti-Poverty Strategy, families with school children receiving free school meals, working people subject to low wages, and residents... Read More »

Men and boys who have made important contributions in West Northamptonshire are to be recognised in the WNC Male Role Model Awards 2022.

Organised by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), the awards aim to raise awareness around men's well-being and celebrate those who inspire and have a positive impact on the lives of others in the community or the workplace.

We are looking for men who have been inspirational... Read More »

Struggling West Northants families to receive school vouchers for October half term

West Northamptonshire's most vulnerable families will receive school vouchers during the October half term break to help them cope with the cost of living crisis.

The move, announced at last night's meeting of West Northamptonshire Council (Thursday, 29 September), is the first stage of plans to share out the latest round... Read More »

21 Sep 2022

It's time to apply for your child's school place for September 2023

Parents and carers can now apply for a reception place in a primary or infant school, a year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school for the September 2023 intake.

Parents and carers will be able to apply up until 12 midnight on the closing dates for both Primary and Secondary applications, making... Read More »

Title: Daventry Area Community Transport (DACT) – volunteer recruitment assistance

Hello

I am writing to ask for your assistance in publicising our urgent appeal for new volunteer drivers in your community. DACT provides a crucial transport service to the elderly and vulnerable in your area and the service is under threat until we recruit more drivers.

You can help us by doing the following:

1. Sharing... Read More »