West Northamptonshire Council

Planning to stand as a candidate in the upcoming local elections on Thursday 1 May? Don't forget you have until this Wednesday (2 April) to submit your nomination forms. Find out more at https://ow.ly/5ZyH50Vcv8z

Nothing worth doing comes without its challenges – and being a Shared Lives carer is no different. Find out some of the challenges faced by carers Jacqui, Caroline and Hayley, and how they overcame them. Learn more about becoming a Shared Lives carer at: https://ow.ly/KjwM50UJqIj

☕Catering businesses – how safe is your coffee machine?☕ They're an essential ingredient of any great cafe, coffee shop or restaurant, but coffee machines with a steam boiler are dangerous if not operated safely and maintained properly. Please ensure you have a written scheme of examination in place before using one.

🎉 Join us this Saturday! Discover the new Towcester Family Hub at our Come and See event. 📅 Saturday, 29 March | ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 📍 The Forum ✨ Meet the team & partners ✨ Discover a range of support services ✨ Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities From 31 March, the Hub opens with drop-in sessions, early years support & a dedicated youth space.

Standing as a candidate in the local elections on 1 May is your chance to make a real difference in your community. It's an opportunity to listen and act on people's concerns, investigate issues, provide leadership and help shape policies that make a lasting impact. The deadline to submit nomination papers is Wednesday, 2 April. Find out more at https://ow.ly/QSMP50Vlp7f

It’s Debt Awareness Week, so we want to remind you, if your financial worries have you stressed, overwhelmed or not seeing a path forward, you don’t have to face it all alone. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 any time of the day or night to speak to a trained volunteer about how you’re feeling. The service is free, confidential and anonymous 💜

👏 A Destination of Growth: West Northants' Thriving Visitor Economy 👏 As English Tourism Week 2025 comes to an end, we're taking this opportunity to try and sum up ALL of West Northants' thriving tourism sector in one blog... 🤔 🚨 Spoiler Alert: it's impossible! 🚨 West Northants’ rich history and heritage, world-class events, links to the big screen, and strategic initiatives, make it a top destination for tourists and a prime location for tourism businesses to thrive and we think everyone should know about it! ❤️ 👀 You can read more over on our recent blog and make sure to repost to spread the word: https://lnkd.in/eJJYPN5W #EnglishTourismWeek2025 #DiscoverNorthamptonshire #WestNorthants #Tourism #VisitorEconomy #InvestInWestNorthants

✨ Silverstone Museum: Bringing together the past, present, and future of motorsport. ✨ As we celebrate #EnglishTourismWeek, discover how Silverstone Museum is driving economic and social change in West Northants! Located trackside at the world-famous Silverstone circuit, this museum offers immersive displays, interactive exhibits, and unique memorabilia collections that attract visitors from around the globe. 🏎️✨ Silverstone Museum'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 motorsport heritage, sustainability, and economic development. 📈🚀 👉 Read more over on their Case Study: https://lnkd.in/eHqqqPnz #EnglishTourismWeek #SilverstoneMuseum #MotorsportHeritage #WestNorthants #InvestInWestNorthants #EconomicGrowth #CommunityImpact #Motorsport #Heritage

Have you ever thought of standing as a councillor? It’s your chance to make a real difference by acting as a voice for your community, responding to people’s concerns, investigating issues, attending meetings, providing leadership and helping shape policies that make a lasting impact. Elections for our Council, and Town and Parish Councils across West Northamptonshire take place on Thursday 1 May, and anyone wishing to put their name forward has a candidate has until 2 April to do so. Find out more and download nomination forms at https://ow.ly/1Oey50VllCP

We are excited to announce that we are working with our recruitment partner Tile Hill, to appoint an Executive Director for People, and a Director of Public Health. This is a fantastic time to join us and help to shape the future of West Northants as we implement our 'One West Northants' plan. You can see more details and apply for the roles here: https://lnkd.in/ecJVv75a , or contact Chris Barrow or Helen Alwell for a confidential discussion. #onewestnorthants #onecommunitythrivingtogether