West Northamptonshire Council

Welcome to Your Vote Week 2025 is all about getting informed and getting involved. Whether it’s discovering who represents you in your area, exploring the issues that matter most to you, or making a positive impact in your community, there are lots of ways to be informed and get involved. Don’t miss out and get involved! Further information available: https://ow.ly/QlX150Vb3Y5 #WelcometoYourVote

We recently teamed up with students at Northampton College to celebrate the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off in West Northamptonshire this August and September! As part of an exciting project, the students created rugby-themed content to promote the tournament and inspire more women and girls to get involved in sport– and we think they did a great job! Find out more about WRWC and how to book tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eeFk7JMd

✨ Delapré Abbey: a heritage site that has evolved into a dynamic social enterprise ✨ As we celebrate #EnglishTourismWeek, discover how Delapré Abbey is driving economic and social change in West Northants! This unique heritage site has evolved into a dynamic social enterprise, delivering award-winning wellbeing programmes and large-scale events that attract thousands of visitors. 🏰✨ Delapré Abbey's success is a testament to the potential for growth and innovation in West Northants. By investing in our region, you can be part of a thriving community that values heritage, sustainability, and economic development. 📈🚀 👉 Read more over on their Case Study: https://lnkd.in/eHtsffyU #EnglishTourismWeek #DelapréAbbey #Heritage #WestNorthants #InvestInWestNorthants #EconomicGrowth #CommunityImpact

The Notice of Election for West Northamptonshire Council and town and parish councils across our area has been published today (Friday 14 March) marking the start of the pre-election period for our Council. This is the period of heightened sensitivity in the run-up to polling day when specific restrictions are in place for the Council’s publicity and use of resources, to ensure we remain neutral in the elections. During this time, we might remove comments that show support to a particular political party or candidate, or restrict comments on certain posts. Find out more about the pre-election period for local authorities at: https://ow.ly/NAAf50VfCV1

📢 We're hiring a Software Engineering Manager! Are you a problem-solver with a passion for optimising workflows? Join us and help drive efficiency, collaboration, and best practices across our dev team. 💡 If you have experience leading technical teams, strong coding skills, and a strategic mindset, we want to hear from you! With flexible working, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact, this is an opportunity not to miss. 🎯 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/en6G5Ks8 #SoftwareEngineering #Hiring #TechJobs #CareerGrowth

📢 Join Us at West Northants’ First Family Hub! Families across the area are invited to visit the new Towcester Family Hub at a special ‘Come and See’ event on Saturday, 29 March (10 AM – 3 PM) at The Forum. 🔹 Meet the team & service partners 🔹 Learn about available support & activities 🔹 Enjoy family-friendly activities From 31 March, the Hub will offer drop-in and bookable sessions, early years support, and a dedicated youth space. More information at https://ow.ly/22Yl50VhtQP

Congratulations to Vulcan Works on two years of supporting businesses in West Northamptonshire. Since it launched in April 2023, the hub has supported hundreds of local businesses, from architects to artists, graphic designers to firms employing cutting edge technology such as artificial intelligence and cyber security https://lnkd.in/epxsJbiW

With our Council turning four years old on 1 April, we've looked back on some of the progress we've made towards delivering better public services across West Northamptonshire. View a summary of the many service improvements, projects and activities we've delivered since our launch in April 2021 at: https://ow.ly/JoUG50VhkrT

These photos show the latest progress to provide specialist educational facilities for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) at Tiffield near Towcester. Set to open in September, the new school will offer specialist facilities for children aged 4 to 18 with SEND, including dedicated teaching spaces, a soft playroom, a sensory room, a rebound therapy room, and expansive outdoor play areas. At The Gateway School on the same site, disused buildings are being redesigned to provide 55 extra places for children who need support with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is set to be ready by the end of May.

With updates on Greyfriars, St James Bus Depot, the former BHS and M&S buildings, and the Marefair Heritage Park, the latest edition of the Northampton Forward newsletter is out now. Read it at https://ow.ly/39xT50Vgtiu