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Fraudulent landscape gardener to serve prison sentence
A rogue trader who charged people for work that was never started or not completed has been sentenced to 8 months in prison.
On 13 November, Jonathan Welch, a landscape gardener who previously received a caution for similar offences, was found guilty under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 for eight separate offences. These offences stemmed from complaints by members of the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Kier Transportation (Highways) Bugbrooke and Moulton Library drop in
Our next Kier Transportation (Highways) Drop in event, with West Northamptonshire Council will be held at Bugbrooke Community Group, on Thursday 28th November 2pm to 3pm We will then be at Moulton Library on Friday 29th November 10am to 12pm.
These events are hosted by West Northamptonshire Council and Kier Transportation.. We will have a nominated desk area and will be identified by a Highways banner.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Council Commits to further improving public health across West Northamptonshire by signing the Local Authority Tobacco Control Declaration
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has formally pledged its commitment to reducing tobacco use and its associated health risks by signing the Local Authority Tobacco Control Declaration.
This important public health commitment was endorsed on Monday, 18 November by Chief Executive Anna Earnshaw, Council Leader Cllr Adam Brown, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Public Health, and Regulatory... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Gang of criminal landlords fined over £403,000 for operating dangerous HMOs in Northampton
Three rogue landlords have been fined a total of £403,079 for housing offences under the Housing Act 2004, including operating unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and a series of dangerous breaches relating to fire safety, tenant rights, and property maintenance.
The offences involved eight properties across Northampton, located on Talbot Road, Bailiff Street, St Michaels Mount, Robert... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Local Priorities for Daventry & Rural: You said, we did
In April, the Daventry & Rural Neighbourhood Team set three local priorities – Road Safety & Traffic Offences, Burglary and Vehicle Crime.
These were based on what local people told us concerned them most in their neighbourhood, as well as local crime statistics and information from our partners (such as the local council).
These priorities have been the focus of much of our work over the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Council and partners to provide crucial support to vulnerable individuals this winter
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is launching its comprehensive Winter Provision Service and Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to provide vital support for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping and other vulnerable individuals this winter.
The service, developed in partnership with local charities Northampton Hope Centre and The Salvation Army, will provide crucial support to the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Keeping Northamptonshire Safe from Drink and Drug Drivers
Keeping Northamptonshire Safe from
Drink and Drug Drivers
19th November – 16th December 2024
Northamptonshire Crimestoppers, working in partnership with Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Police, and Aquarius, are collaborating to deliver effective and impactful activity across Northamptonshire to raise awareness of the impact of drink and drug driving.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
New scheme to provide short-term housing relief for those in need
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is excited to announce the launch of a new community-driven housing scheme inspired by the successful Homes for Ukraine model.
Welcoming Homes is an innovative pilot programme which invites local residents to open their homes to individuals in need, helping them secure short-term accommodation while they regain stability.
Through the scheme, residents can step forward... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Roadworks - Manning Road - 03/12/24
What: Carriageway pothole repairs – We will be carrying out some carriageway pothole repairs on Manning Road. Please note that this is not a resurfacing scheme.
Where: Manning Road, Northampton – Between Moulton Way and Underbank Lane
When: 3rd December 2024
Times: Working hours 09:30-15:00 (the road will be accessible as normal outside of these hours)
Traffic Management: There will be a road... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Celebrating Christmas 2024 in Moulton
Please see the Christmas 2024 Newsletter below.
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2024
