The new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) gives West Northants Council the ability to ensure that the public can use and enjoy these public spaces, and aims to help to make West Northamptonshire a better and safer place to live and work.

It will last for a period of three years, and means dog owners could be fined £100 if they fail to meet various rules that are fully explained in the attached... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has worked with partners across the authority to offer a package of financial and practical support to help residents with rising costs of food, fuel and essential daily items over the winter months.

Today we are announcing as available:

• Financial help for low wage workers, households with children, and those most needing help towards rent, council tax, household bills... Read More »

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One way of assisiting police recover stolen items and return them to you is to produce photographs of your valuable possessions.

Take photographs of your items, write down any serial numbers and get them registered with immobilise. You can upload photograps on this site.

Also, take advantage of any deals on the lead up to xmas. Grab yourself a bargain and get front door bell CCTV alarm and/or CCTV... Read More »

We are pulling out the stops in support of small businesses across West Northamptonshire as we approach this year's Small Business Saturday on December 3.

There are over twenty thousand small businesses operating across the area, offering a vast range of products and services to meet most needs.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is asking organisations to share a video showcasing their business and... Read More »

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) wants to hear residents' views on the introduction of a proposed one-off fee for those who entirely self-fund their own adult social care, either in their own home or in a residential setting.

The proposed fee is to support WNC's admin costs when arranging care on behalf of someone who self-funds when the Council acts as a conduit between the self-funder and the care... Read More »

November 2022 edition of Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's newsletter.

In this issue the Commissioner provides an update on keeping people safe in Northamptonshire's night-time economy.

He explains how a new demo rig at a Fire Service training venue is helping to keep firefighters at the top of their game and shares information on how Northamptonshire roads are being kept safe.

You... Read More »

Northamptonshire is committed to making this county as safe a place to live as possible.

In an ideal world, we would not have to issue crime prevention advice, however unfortunately, there are people out there who would look to steal personal belongings in a robbery.

Please read the information below as it will give you guidance on how to stay safe and give you the best chance of not becoming a victim... Read More »

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, including food, drink, arts and crafts, Christmas gifts and stocking... Read More »

Halloween is creeping up on us we want to remind people our officers will be working to discourage anti-social behaviour and ensure a safe Halloween and Bonfire Night for all.

Operation Pumpkin is run in conjunction with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and aims to prevent problems and promote safety around Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Members of our Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be... Read More »

Two new particularly interesting articles are to be found here:

Rising oil price brings worries for rural households

UK's first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme continues to perform well after 10 years