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A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from West Haddon Parish Council
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from West Haddon Parish Council
Posted: Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Run in The Park - kick start the New Year with friends and family
Run in The Park - kick start the New Year with friends and family
West Haddon Pavilion
5th January 2024
9am
All ages welcome
Posted: Wed, 18 Dec 2024
West Northants Council Invites Public to Shape New Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy
West Northants Council Invites Public to Shape New Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy
Residents across West Northamptonshire are invited to help shape a new Direct Payments Policy for Adult Social Care. The proposed policy aims to enhance transparency and consistency in the processing and operation of direct payments for Adult Social Care.
Key changes include the introduction of Direct Payments... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Welcoming Homes Scheme
Could you open your home to someone in need? Our new Welcoming Homes scheme is looking for people willing to offer a spare room to those in need of temporary accommodation, while they get back on their feet.
Hosts will receive a monthly thank-you payment to cover household expenses, as well as ongoing support from a dedicated caseworker who will provide help to both hosts and their guests.
Guests and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
Free flu jabs to over 65s
Free flu jabs on offer to over 65s
Anyone aged 65 years and over - or turning 65 by 31 March next year - is encouraged to get a free flu vaccination this winter to help them stay well.
If you have not yet had your appointment, please speak to your GP or a participating local pharmacy to book an appointment.
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
Have a say on climate change plan
Have a say on climate change plan
We've drafted a strategy for how West Northamptonshire can help tackle climate change - and we'd like to hear your views.
The draft Climate Change Strategy outlines our approach to reducing locally produced greenhouse gases, improving air quality and placing people at the heart of the climate emergency response.
Please share your views on it by completing our survey before... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
Could You Spread Comfort and Joy?.
Could you spread comfort and joy?
Our annual Comfort and Joy campaign to help people spending Christmas in refuge has been launched for 2024.
Organised by our Community Safety team, it provides gifts, treats and essential items such as food and toiletries to help vulnerable families fleeing domestic abuse.
Donations can be made at our offices at The Abbey Centre in Daventry, and the Guildhall in Northampton.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
West Northants Council - It's Your Money, so have your say
It's your money, so have your say
Look out next week for your opportunity to have a say on how we spend your money on the services we provide, as we launch our budget consultation.
Proposals including a 4.995 rise in council tax, and plans to invest around £100m on projects to improve infrastructure, support communities, and encourage sustainable growth are set to be discussed by councillors at... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
New Safer Northants Website launches to empower young people and parents with crucial safety advice
New Safer Northants Website launches to empower young people and parents with crucial safety advice
The Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership (NSVPP) has launched Safer Northants, a new online resource aimed at providing information to make communities safer. The website is designed to empower young people, parents and guardians with the knowledge they need to stay safe and support... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024