Tags: Council Meetings

Northampton Town Council asks West Northants Council to reconsider its parking charges

At a specially convened Council meeting, Northampton Town Council unanimously agreed to ask West Northants Council (WNC) to reconsider their proposal to introduce a charge for those wishing to park in the town on a Sunday.

The Town Council welcomed WNC's decision to retain 2 hours free on a Saturday but have stated that now was not the time to introduce a Sunday charge. The Town Council also highlighted... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:42 by NTC News

Tags: Community, Council Meetings, News, West Northants

Northampton Town Council freeze the amount its residents pay.

Image of Northampton Town Centre with Northampton in Bloom basket in the foreground, All Saints Church in the background.

Northampton Town Council has agreed to freeze the amount residents will pay in 2023/24 for the second year running.

Northampton Town Council (NTC) has agreed to freeze the amount residents will pay for the second year running in the next financial year beginning in April. The precept funds town council services and is collected as part of West Northamptonshire's wider council tax bill.

The decision to... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:24 by NTC News

Tags: Annual Council, Community, Council Meetings, News

Strategy Visioning Day

Strategy Visioning Day

On Saturday 14th January, Councillors and officers from Northampton Town Council took part in a Visioning Day to develop our strategy run by James Corrigan from Council HR and Governance Support.

It was a really engaging day with everyone benefitting positively from the session. We look forward to creating our strategy as a result.

Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:37 by NTC News

Tags: Council Meetings, News, Staff

Study Visit Hosted by Weymouth Town Council

Study Visit Hosted by Weymouth Town Council

On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th January, Northampton Town Council visited Weymouth Town Council with Corby Town Council and the Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils with the support of the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils to discuss the challenges and experiences of establishing a newly formed local authority.

Cllr Jane Birch, Leader of Northampton Town Council, said:... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:03 by NTC News

Tags: Council Meetings, News, Staff

Following the sad news regarding Queen Elizabeth II, Northampton Town Council have Postponed the Following Meetings

Following the sad news regarding Queen Elizabeth II, Northampton Town Council have Postponed the Following Meetings

Following the sad news regarding Queen Elizabeth II, Northampton Town Council is required to plan for the conduct of council business during the period of mourning.

While the delivery of council services to the public will continue, in relation to the decision-making process, protocol dictates the authority should not hold meetings at this time.

To comply with both statutory requirements and protocol,... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:22 by Rachel Thomas

Tags: Council Meetings, News