Featured updates
Summer of Sport Roadshows
Summer of Sport Roadshows are bringing a range of fun and accessible sporting activities into local parks and community spaces during the summer holidays up until Friday 21 August.
Summer of Sport Roadshows
Summer of Sport Roadshows are bringing a range of fun and accessible sporting activities into local parks and community spaces during the summer holidays up until Friday 21 August.
Summer of Sport Roadshows
The Big Conversation about social care
Join us for a friendly, informal Big Conversation event. You can share your experiences, ideas and views about adult social care in West Northamptonshire.
The Big Conversation
Recycling centres
You must now book before visiting recycling centres. Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks ahead of your visit and up to 30 minutes before your visit, subject to availability.
Book a Household Waste Recycling Centre visit
Parking charges update
We will not be introducing car parking charges for blue badge holders, nor to Northampton’s country parks, after listening to further public feedback.
Parking to remain free for blue badge holders and Northampton country park visitors
Summer on the Square
A free summer beach will transform Northampton's award-winning Market Square into a seaside destination from Friday 31 July to Monday 31 August.
Summer on the Square 2026
Local Parks Survey
We are inviting you to share your views and experiences around access, usage, facilities and events at our 16 major parks by Sunday 30 August.
Local Parks Survey
Summer Reading Challenge
Get ready to turn up the volume on reading this summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, which runs until Saturday 12 September.
Summer Reading Challenge
