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WNC : Local Elections

WNC are promoting candidacy for WNC and Parish elections. Please consider volunteering for the Parish Council – information here

Have you considered standing for election as a councillor?

Potential candidates are reminded that the window of opportunity to stand as a candidate in the upcoming local elections on Thursday, 1 May is now open.  

With the West Northamptonshire Council and Parish/Town Councils elections coming up, now is the time for those who are considering standing for election to get involved and help shape the future of your communities. 

These roles provide residents with the opportunity to be directly involved in decisions that impact their neighbourhoods.  Elected for a four-year term, councillors serve as the voice of their community, working closely with neighbours to create positive changes that influence every aspect of daily life. Whether it is improving parks, supporting schools, or ensuring that vital services are available for those in need, stepping forward as a candidate allows residents to shape the changes that matter most. 

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Age UK : Open Day

Age UK are offering an Open Day on 25 April.

Age UK Northamptonshire is holding an Open Day on Friday 25th April.

at The William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton NN1 5QJ

11am to 1pm

Complimentary refreshments

No need to book – all welcome

All enquiries 01604 611200

  • Information & Advice Team will be on hand to give free advice
  • We can answer your questions about benefits entitlements and explain how we help you make a claim for Attendance Allowance 
  • We give information on accessing services from Adult Social Care
  • We can help you identify your housing options
  • Meet the managers from our day centres in Northampton, Towcester and Kettering
  • Find out more about our many services that can help you live independently in your own home
  • Have a chat with our Volunteers Coordinator and find a role that would suit you!
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Reminder : Litter pick on Sunday

Each year the Parish Council organises a litter pick in the spring.

This year’s event is this Sunday at 11am.  Meet at the Village Hall.

Equipment is provided (you may wish to bring your own gloves), and with enough people the whole pick within the 30mph zone typically takes around 30 minutes.

Suitable for everyone – please come along.

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WNC : 100 Objects exhibition

WNC are asking for votes to support an arts exhibition. Voting closes 31 March.

Residents invited to vote for Northamptonshire’s 100th object in unique exhibition

West Northamptonshire residents are being invited to vote for the 100th object to be included in the History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects exhibition, which comes to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery this September.

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Northamptonshire Emergency Services Cadets : New intake

Northamptonshire Emergency Services Cadets are recruiting young people for their September intake.

The Cadet recruitment window is now open for their September 2025 intake and young people across the county are being encouraged to do something amazing with their time and join up to the Northamptonshire Emergency Service Cadets (NESC).



In this film we hear more about the scheme from some of our Cadets and Cadet leaders. This can be found on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/E7r7aACtXXg.

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WNC : Elections 2025

WNC are reminding of the details for the elections on 1 May, including dates for registration to vote, application for postal vote etc. They also note the changes to WNC ward boundaries – ours becomes Rural North East and has one councillor.

Get ready for the local elections this May

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being urged to get ready for the upcoming local elections on Thursday, 1 May.

Voters will go to the polls to elect West Northamptonshire Council’s councillors in the unitary authority’s second election since its creation in 2021. This year’s Polling Day on 1 May will see changes to voter arrangements after a recent electoral review reduced the number of unitary councillors to be elected from 93 to 76 and redrew the ward boundaries across the area. 

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WNC : Youth Parliament – applications sought

WNC are seeking applications from young people to represent west Northamptonshire at the youth Parliament. Closing date is 19 March.

Young people sought to represent West Northants in Parliament

Young people in West Northamptonshire are invited to apply to become a member of a new Youth Parliament coordinated by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in partnership with Clubs for Young People Northamptonshire.

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Parish Council : Annual Litter Pick

Each year the Parish Council organises a litter pick in the spring.

This year’s event is on Sunday 23 March at 11am.  Meet at the Village Hall.

Equipment is provided (you may wish to bring your own gloves), and with enough people the whole pick within the 30mph zone typically takes around 30 minutes. Suitable for everyone – please come along.

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WNC : Recycling centres to open 7 days/week

WNC are to open the Brixworth and other centres 7 days a week (10am-4pm) from 1 April.

Residents will soon be able to take their waste to recycling centres across West Northants 7 days a week offering a better service and value for money this spring.

Starting from 1 April, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will enter a new contract with FCC Waste Services, better known as FCC Environment, to manage all six recycling centres across the area – Sixfields, Ecton Lane, Daventry, Towcester and Brixworth Household Recycling Centres and Farthinghoe Recycling and Reuse Centre.

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