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It’s time to apply for your child’s school place for September 2025
It's time to apply for your child's school place for September 2025
Parents and carers of children living in West Northamptonshire 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 2025 intake.
Parents and carers can apply for a place in reception if their child will be four years old on or... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Road closure 25/09/24 South Kilworth Road, Welford
Kier are intending on carrying out urgent carriageway repairs on the South Kilworth Road, Welford road.
To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed and it is expected that the works will commence on the 24th September 2024 for one day at off peak times.
The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=140390714
Posted: Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Park's new mountain bikes provide further opportunities to try cycling
Twenty new mountain bikes have been donated to Northampton Bike Park by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
The bikes, together with a set of 20 helmets, will allow more people the opportunity to try mountain biking without the commitment of buying a bike.
They have been gifted to the Park as part of the Council's partnership with British Cycling – a two-year initiative funded by the UK Shared... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Age UK Summer 2024 edition newsletter
Age UK Summer 2024 edition newsletter
Posted: Fri, 19 Jul 2024
WNC welcomes new Independent Members to the Audit and Governance Committee
Council welcomes new Independent Members to the Audit and Governance Committee
Charles Davidson and Mark Jones have been appointed as Independent Members of the Audit and Governance Committee, with their appointments confirmed at last night's Council meeting.
In their new roles, Charles and Mark will be vital in strengthening the Council's governance, risk management, financial reporting, and anti-fraud... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jul 2024
WNC celebrates achievements and sets course for the future in 2023/24 annual report
19 Jul 2024
Council celebrates achievements and sets course for the future in 2023/24 annual report
The leader of the council thanks residents, businesses, and partners as the council launches its Annual Report for 2023/24.
Presented at last night's Council meeting, the report highlights key achievements, including significant progress in economic regeneration, enhancements in community services, and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Historic and cultural sites invited to take part in Northamptonshire’s Heritage Open Days 2024
Historic and cultural sites invited to take part in Northamptonshire's Heritage Open Days 2024
Historic and cultural sites across Northamptonshire are invited to take part in this year's Heritage Open Days, which will take place between 6 and 15 September.
Venues such as stately homes, buildings of historic interest, museums, places of worship, and archaeological sites can now register to participate... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Letter from the Deputy Prime Minister to local leaders: the next steps to devolution Published 16 July 2024
To: Local leaders
From: Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Date: 16 July 2024
Re. The next steps to devolution
I am delighted to be writing to you with the weight of a new Labour government behind me, laser focused on pushing power out of Whitehall and lighting the touch paper of growth across our regions.
In my first correspondence... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Notice of Casual Vacancy T Forder
Notice of Casual Vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Forder May 2024
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024
Annual Parish Meeting (village meeting) 25th April at 7pm
Annual Parish Meeting (village meeting) 25th April at 7pm in Welford Village Hall
Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2024