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Heritage Open Days
Explore the stories, places and people that have shaped West Northamptonshire as Heritage Open Days returns from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Heritage Open Days
Explore the stories, places and people that have shaped West Northamptonshire as Heritage Open Days returns from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Find out more about Heritage Open Days
Brackley Active Travel Schemes
We are exploring opportunities to improve road safety and make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle in Brackley. Have your say by Sunday 11 October.
Brackley Active Travel Schemes
Recycling batteries and small electrical items
Residents across West Northamptonshire are being asked to make sure electronic and electrical items with batteries are recycled rather than thrown in the bin.
Read more about safe recycling
Skills Bootcamps
A Skills Bootcamp is a flexible, short-term training programme designed to help people gain in-demand skills quickly. They are ideal if you are looking for work or want to upskill and progress in your career.
Find out more about Skills Bootcamps
30 Days 30 Ways
Throughout September, learn about simple daily activities designed to help you prepare for emergencies and strengthen resilience
Emergencies: How prepared are you?
Free school meals and pupil premium
Check whether you need to submit a new free school meals application and find out if your child may now be eligible.
Apply for free school meals and pupil premium
Back to school
For children returning to school in September, changes to routines, teachers and schools can feel worrying. Find out top tips to help make transitions easier.
Top tips for a positive start to the school year
