News
Get your two or three-year-olds protected with the free flu nasal spray
Parents and guardians across West Northamptonshire are being urged to get their child vaccinated with the free flu nasal spray.
The call from the Public Health team at West Northamptonshire Council comes as the Government prioritises flu vaccinations for all children. Toddlers, are amongst those groups who could have serious health implications from catching flu, including the need to be hospitalised.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 9 Oct 2024
Traffic Management on A361
There will be single lane traffic managed by traffic lights on the section of the A361 near the EKFB compound entrance for three weeks in October. This is following on from the weekend closures a few months ago, and should complete these utility works in preparation for realigning the A361 over the green tunnel.
Please note that during the second week we will be working at night-time to complete these... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2024
Streetwatch Relaunch
The Force is relaunching its countywide Street Watch programme and is inviting local people to come together as volunteers to contribute to community safety and crime prevention in their neighbourhood.
Street Watch enables local people to take an active role in keeping their community safe by patrolling their local area as part of an organised scheme, identifying potential issues and engaging with local... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Sep 2024
West Northamptonshire stage route announced for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men
The route for the first ever stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men cycle race to take place in West Northamptonshire has today been revealed.
Stage five, the penultimate leg of the 2024 race, will take place on Saturday 7 September, starting from the University of Northampton and finishing at the Guildhall on Northampton's Derngate after 147 kilometres (91 miles) of racing through the area, including... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2024
Have your say on the draft local transport plan for West Northants
Have your say on the draft local transport plan for West Northants
People are being encouraged to share their views on a Local Transport Plan being developed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
The plan has been developed with key stakeholders and details a range of proposals for transport over the next 20 years, with the aim that by 2045 the Council will have worked with communities and partners... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Have you got a wasp problem?
West Northants Council now has a service relating to problems with wasps, covering the former Daventry District and South Northamptonshire areas (will be West Northants wide in the future). Please see the flyer for details
Posted: Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Free Mature Drivers Roadshow - 17th August 2024 - Northampton
Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE roadshow is for you!
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It's important... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Additional investment to improve roads across West Northants
An additional £10 million will be invested into improving roads across West Northamptonshire.
The extra funding will allow WNC and its highways partner Kier to extend the surface dressing programme for roads and paths across the area as well as carrying out bridge maintenance schemes and work to resolve drainage issues across the area.
This will also provide the opportunity to trial an innovative... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Reminder for school aged children and young people to get vaccinated ahead of summer holidays
West Northamptonshire Public Health are encouraging primary, secondary and further education students and their parents and guardians to check their vaccination status, to ensure they are up to date.
Increased mixing during the holidays means the risk of viruses spreading amongst children and young people is heightened. Some of the most common infections to circulate within our school aged population... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024
West Northants libraries Summer Reading Challenge 2024
This summer, children aged 4-11 can visit any West Northamptonshire library from 20 July to join the 'Marvellous Makers' Summer Reading Challenge, firing up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression.
In partnership with Create, a leading arts charity, and public libraries, this year's Challenge celebrates kids' creativity and storytelling abilities. Children will be encouraged... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Jul 2024
