Featured updates
Apply for a secondary school place
You can now apply for a school place for your child to start secondary school in September 2026. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025.
Apply for a secondary school place
You can now apply for a school place for your child to start secondary school in September 2026. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025.
Apply for a secondary school place
Help shape the future of Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Share your views on how West Northamptonshire’s history, art and identity can be better reflected in the museum. The survey closes on Monday 13 October.
Find out more and complete the museum survey
Black History Month 2025
The theme for Black History Month 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”.
Black History Month 2025
Stoptober stop smoking competition
Join the Quitters Club this Stoptober and give up smoking for good. Sign up for free, confidential support from a trained adviser, including a 12-week quit plan and tips to help with cravings.
Stop smoking competition
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Booking System
We have a new booking system coming soon for HWRCs in West Northants! The new booking system will commence on Monday 3 November, and residents will be able to start booking slots from Monday 20 October.
HWRC booking system
Northamptonshire Day: Saturday 25 October
On Northamptonshire Day, Northampton Market Square will showcase everything that makes the county special - from local talent and rich heritage to delicious food and family-friendly fun
Find out more about Northamptonshire Day
Castle Park Opening Celebration
Residents are invited to join us for the official opening of Castle Park on Saturday 18 October!
Castle Park Opening Celebration
Council services
News articles and press releases
New mortuary build moves closer to next major milestone
08 October 2025
Re-use shop to open at Sixfields Household Waste Recycling Centre in partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity
07 October 2025
Families in West Northamptonshire set to benefit from more face-to-face activities and support this Autumn
06 October 2025