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WNC : Consultation – shape the future of West Northamptonshire

WNC are consulting on a proposed West Northamptonshire Plan. The draft plan is here. The consultation closes on 20 February.

Have Your Say to shape the future of West Northamptonshire

Residents, businesses and organisations are being encouraged to get involved in shaping a new partnership vision for making West Northamptonshire the ‘beating heart of England’ by 2030. 

A six-week consultation launches today (10 January) seeking people’s views on the draft One West Northamptonshire Plan, a new joint strategy for how local partners and organisations can work more closely together over the next five years to help communities flourish and businesses prosper. 

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WNC : Childcare survey

WNC have a new survey concerning childcare.

Tell us your views about early years and wraparound childcare

West Northamptonshire is surveying parents, guardians, and carers about childcare for children up to the age of 14 years old, or 25 if they have SEND.

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WNC : Solid fuel burning consultation

WNC are running a consultation around how people use solid fuels – closes 31 January

Survey launched to learn more about solid fuel burning habits

Residents across West Northamptonshire who burn solid fuels in an open fire, burner or stove are being asked to get involved in government-funded research which aims to understand more about their impact on air quality and any potential links to health conditions.

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WNC : Climate strategy consultation

WNC are asking for help tackling climate change, with a consultation running until 19 January.

Residents encouraged to help shape approach to tackling climate change

Residents, businesses, and stakeholders are being encouraged to share their views on a strategy to tackle climate change across West Northamptonshire.

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Mental health support

A reminder that WNC provides 24/7 mental health support through Shout.

24-hour mental health support, 365 days a year is available through your mobile phone.

Just text the word ‘IMATTER’ to 85258 to be connected to a trained Shout Volunteer. The service is open around the clock and can help with issues such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. The conversation, which takes place entirely by text message, aims to help the texter reach a calmer place with a plan to move forward. It will also signpost them to further support available locally.

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Parish Council : Dog fouling

Holcot from the south

You may have noticed as you walk around Holcot, or seen on the Facebook Holcot community page, that dog poo continues to be a problem. Please pick up after your dog when it poos on footpaths or verges! 

Using their Public Spaces Protection Order, WNC are responsible for dealing with any problems (search “PSPO” on WNC’s website). Amongst other things, the order specifies where dogs are allowed (not in the playing field for instance), the requirement to keep dogs on a lead in public places, picking up poo, and carrying the means to do so. It also covers smoking prohibitions in certain places (e.g.; children’s playgrounds, playing fields).

The PSPO is supported by a reporting process, fixed penalty notices, and fines. Visit the WNC website to report offences.

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NHS and WNC : Mental Health help

There is a wealth of information to help with our mental health. WNC and NHS have provided a summary.

Everyone has mental health. MIND states that ‘good mental health typically means being able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life’. We all need to take care of our mental health, even if we do not have a mental health problem.

Mental health problems can affect anyone and are a common experience. There is a range of support available that can help you or someone you know. You can find out more using the links below:

You can find information here: Every Mind Matters – NHS

There is also a local mental wellbeing service directory where you can find out about what help is available: 

Mental health services and support | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)

Locally, we also have a 24/7 mental health number run by NHFT:

The Mental Health Number | NHFT

This also includes a text service.

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WNC : Winter financial support

WNC are promoting access to various financial support schemes available, and associated drop-in sessions where people can get help applying.

Residents are urged to access vital winter financial support

West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging all residents, especially those most vulnerable, to take advantage of a wide range of financial support available this winter.  

With rising costs affecting households, now is the time to ensure that everyone who is eligible can access the help they need. 

A number of schemes are in place to help with heating bills, household expenses, and general financial hardship.

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WNC : School places

WNC are promoting the application processes for school places.

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.

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