News
WNC Wellbeing Service
The WNC Wellbeing Service, formerly the Supporting Independence Programme, is reintroducing its free support services across the West of the county. The service aims to prevent or delay declines in independence by working with individuals one-on-one and connecting them with community resources to reduce reliance on health and social care services.
Key services include:
• "Walk and Talk" sessions... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2025
Tackling Environmental Crime
This is a summary of WNC's press release:
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has entered a new three-year partnership with Kingdom Local Authority Support to tackle littering, graffiti, and other environmental crimes across the entire region, extending beyond Northampton. This self-funded initiative, financed through fines, ensures cost-effectiveness while promoting cleaner and greener communities.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2025
NHS Northants - Critical Incident
08 Jan 2025
This is a summary of WNC Press Release. The full Release is attached.
Summary: Critical Incident Declared by NHS in Northamptonshire
The NHS in Northamptonshire has declared a critical incident due to ongoing winter pressures, including high patient demand, increased hospital admissions from flu and viral infections, and environmental factors. This affects Northampton General Hospital, Kettering... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025
Further Devolution for Our Area?
West Northamptonshire Councillors will meet on January 9th to decide on their future approach to devolution. The meeting will consider whether to support proposals for a strategic mayoral authority covering the West Northamptonshire area. The authority would provide a stronger say in regional investment and decision-making, potentially leveraging hundreds of millions of pounds in investment.
The decision... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 2 Jan 2025
Housing Numbers in West Northants
The government has confirmed the housing targets for local authorities in England. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will need to plan for 2,515 houses (up 18%) to be built per year in West Northamptonshire. WNC are working on a new Local Plan, which will need to be completed as soon as possible to create certainty and drive house building if the government is going to get anywhere near its target... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Survey on Solid Fuel Burning
West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a survey to understand the impact of solid fuel burning on air quality and potential health links. The survey, open until January 31st, seeks insights into solid fuel burner usage and fuel types.
Solid fuel can include things such as coffee logs, wood, briquettes, coal and there is little information available locally on the types of burners people use, the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Major Incident Declared in Northamptonshire
From WNC:
A major incident has been declared in Northamptonshire after heavy rainfall during Storm Bert has led to significant flooding across the county.
Several areas have been heavily hit by floods, with emergency services and volunteers having to rescue residents from flooded properties and stranded vehicles.
A number of alerts and warnings remain in place – including the only flood warning... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Christmas Recycling in Cold Higham
Blue/Black Bins: Normal days
Food bins: Normal days
Green Bins: No collection between 23 Dec and 3 Jan 25
Real Christmas trees: Collected with Green Bins for 2 weeks starting 6 January 25, even if you are not subscribed to the Green Bin service.
Posted: Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Towcester Relief Road
A letter from Persimmon Homes MD:
Dear Parish Council,
I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on the progress of the Towcester relief road.
We have for some time been working with National Highways to achieve technical approval for the A43 section of the road. Technical approval is a complex process and has been achieved following many meetings between housebuilder Persimmon Homes,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Second Parish Council Vacancy
The Parish Council now has two vacancies, following the resignation of Ed Slinn on moving out of the area.
Please see attached document for the formal notice.
If you are interested in filling this vacancy please contact the Clerk.
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024
