Our Council continues to work towards putting in place voting changes as a result of the Elections Act.
The new Act brings in a number of changes to the way we vote, as well as to campaigning and the rules on campaign spending and funding.
The Government is proposing changes to require voters at polling stations to show photo ID before they receive their ballot paper.
Anyone who does not have one of the... Read More »

Action Fraud has received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the recipient is "owed" or "eligible" for an energy bill discount as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial information.

You can see screenshots of the... Read More »

Burglars love it when the clocks go back …

As the nights draw in and winter approaches, Police would like to remind the public that burglars love it when the clocks go back and to encourage them to make their homes as hard a target as possible to hit.

With many people looking forward to the extra hour in bed on Sunday 30 October 2022, burglars are looking forward to the cover of darkness winter... Read More »

The Book of Condolence is now by the font in St Leonard's Church.

Sorry for the delay.

From 9 September parents and carers can 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 now be able to apply up until 12 midnight on the closing dates for both Primary and Secondary applications, making the process easier and fairer for families.

Parents and carers... Read More »

The Accession Proclamation of King Charles the Third, as issued by the Privy Council, is attached

West Northants unitary council is co-ordinating local activity and protocols. You will find all the latest information on proclamations, church services, floral tributes, and county-wide books of condolence at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk.

Proclamation of new Sovereign

The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, Crispin Holborow DL, will make the county proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King... Read More »

Our thoughts are with the Royal Family following news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed.

We will keep our website updated with details of how you can access books of condolence, both physical and online, as soon as that information is available. We will also post updates on our website on local services and events to mark Her Majesty's passing.

Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order to apply for the rebate. The links in the emails lead to malicious websites designed... Read More »

Protect you Sheds and Garages

• Up and over garage doors can be further secured using products such as Pacri Bolts or Garage Door Defenders.
• Lock your shed windows or conceal valuable items out of view.
• Fit a hasp and staple or mortice lock with a closed shackle padlock.
• Double secure property you keep in your shed, mark it and use a chain and anchor fitting.
• Register your pedal cycles on the Immobilise site... Read More »