West Northamptonshire Council

We’re pleased to share that we have made significant progress following last year’s Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge. A team of professionals from councils across the country visited in March 2024 to assess our performance, recognising our strong start since our launch in 2021 and identifying areas for improvement. Their recent return visit in November highlighted the tangible progress we’ve made and commended our renewed optimism and confidence. Key Achievements Noted in the Report: ⭐ Launched One West Northamptonshire vison, energising partners and communities ⭐The launch of a new, accessible website improving customer experience ⭐Improved customer support, with the creation of a single Revenues and Benefits Service ⭐National recognition through initiatives like the Female Founders Summit and Small Business Saturday We know there’s still work to do, and we remain committed to building on this momentum to create a thriving West Northamptonshire. Read the full Peer Review at: https://ow.ly/FR7x50UQ5ZX

From first hand accounts of the Great Fire of Northampton, to the signatures Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the Northamptonshire Archives Service conserves and safeguards the county's most important historic records. It houses books, diaries, maps plans and photographs on an incredible eight miles of shelving - charting the rich history of the county from the 12th Century through to modern times. Congratulations to the service on receiving the Archive Service Accreditation. This national accolade recognises their commitment to preserving, conserving and making the documentary archives accessible to the public.

Today we joined communities across the nation to observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. Our commemoration in #Northampton featured a diverse range of reflections, performances, and tributes. Residents are encouraged to participate in the national #LightTheDarkness moment at 8pm by lighting candles and placing them in windows. This symbolic act promotes unity, remembrance, and a stand against prejudice. #HolocaustMemorialDay, #HMD2023

Shared Lives carers welcome adults requiring extra support into their home and community in a role that fits around their schedule and commitments. And you don’t need to have a background in care to make a difference! Find out more about the training on offer below, and find out more at: https://ow.ly/1KEJ50UJqhF

We're thrilled two of Northampton's regeneration projects have been shortlisted for three awards at The Developer and Festival of Place #Pineapples 🏆 🏆 Our work with partners Deetu and Studio Egret West on the Greyfriars masterplan to create a new neighbourhood offering homes, public areas and cultural, community, and commercial spaces has been shortlisted for both the Community Engagement and Future Place awards 🏆 The sympathetic transformation of 24 Guildhall Road into a new cultural hub at the heart of Northampton’s cultural quarter is in the running for the Creative Retrofit award. The #Pineapples celebrate excellence in placemaking and urban regeneration, so we’re really proud these projects have been recognised. Thank you to all of the partners involved in shaping a brighter future for #Northampton #ThePineapples #placemaking #placemakingawards #urbandesign

Changes to the boundaries of some parish councils have been agreed, ready to take effect when local elections take place on 1 May. ➡️ Boughton and Kingsthorpe, Moulton and Pitsford, and Dodford and Weedon Bec will see boundary changes ➡️ Parishes including Overstone, Pitsford, Ravensthorpe, Thorpe Mandeville, and West Hunsbury will see a change in the number of parish councillors representing them. Find out more on our website at https://ow.ly/pYxz50ULZ9E

📣Are you a UK based qualified social worker? 🤔Have you heard about Northamptonshire Children's Trust and wondering what it is like to work here? We have a unique opportunity for you to get an insight into our organisation by booking a virtual meeting with our Chief Exec, Colin foster. ☺️ Now is a great time to join us, so why not book an appointment on Friday 31st January to find out more! 🥰 https://ow.ly/NSYk50UCKmE

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join West Northamptonshire Council as a Funding Officer and help secure vital funding to deliver projects that bring people together and improve local lives. If you’re a proactive go-getter with a track record of successful funding bids, we want to hear from you! 💼 Interviews: 10th & 12th February 2025. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e_Q3T-Au #JobOpportunity #HiringNow #FundingOfficer #CommunityImpact #MakeADifference #WestNorthamptonshire #LocalGovernmentJobs

❤️ We care about your health. Do you? FREE CVD Health Checks are now available for workplaces! 🩺 A simple 20-minute check could help detect early signs of: ➡️ Heart disease ➡️ Stroke ➡️ Diabetes 📍 Convenient and completely FREE for employees aged 30–74. No existing CVD condition? Haven’t had a check in 5 years? You’re eligible! 📅 Book now: https://wnc.ai/VmB7N #HealthyWorkforce #FreeHealthCheck

A big thank you to Towcester Evening WI, who provided a lovely splash of colour to Sponne Shopping Centre with this new planter. Provided by ASH Chartered Surveyors and other businesses in the Centre, it has been filled with winter plants by dedicated WI volunteers, with support from our Town Centre Manager for Towcester, and the site caretaker. WI volunteers will continue to maintain this planter and a second one in the centre, refreshing the plantings twice a year.