Statement on intervention of government in local planning process
Following Reform UK West Northants Administration's decision to bin work on the emerging Local Plan, the Government has now intervened and issued a directive.
16 Sep 2026
News
Liberal Democrats angered by decision made by Reform UK Administration at West Northants Council Bins Six Years of Work on The Local Plan
Liberal Democrats angered by decision made by Reform UK Administration at West Northants Council Bins Six Years of Work on The Local Plan
16 Sep 2026
Have your say on the heatwave and drought
With temperatures set to reach 38°C, wildfires spreading and Northamptonshire officially in drought, the Government is holding another emergency COBRA meeting today.
12 Aug 2026
West Northamptonshire
Councillors respond to climate change
West Northants Lib Dem Councillors last night spoke out against plans by the Reform UK led council to abandon commitments to Net Zero 2030 and 2045 targets and climate change.
17 Jul 2025
Former West Northamptonshire Labour Councillor Joins the Liberal Democrats
Harry Barrett, who was a Labour Councillor representing Kingsthorpe South until last May’s elections, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
19 Nov 2025
WNC
West Northants Council - Liberal Democrat Group Alternative Budget priorities for 2026–27
West Northants Council - Liberal Democrat Group Alternative Budget priorities for 2026–27
15 Feb 2026
WNC
Labour Councillor joins the Liberal Democrats
West Northamptonshire Labour Councillor Farzana Aldridge, ward member for Kingsley and Semilong, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
16 Nov 2025
Braunston Marina annual gathering 2026
Join us for our annual gathering at Braunston Marina.
24 May 2026
WNCAN Webinar
West Northamptonshire Climate and Nature Partnership are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 7pm–8.15pm.
4 May 2026
WNC
Roade resident Steve Shellabear is the local choice for a hardworking local councillor
Following the resignation of the councillor elected last May for Reform who attended so few meetings that he was about to be thrown off the Council, there is a by election on 7th May.
15 Apr 2026
Liberal Democrats Launch New Podcast to Share Council And Community Views
Liberal Democrat councillors on West Northamptonshire Council have launched a new podcast, The Lib Dem Buzz, aimed at giving residents greater insight into local council issues and decisions.
21 Feb 2026
Statement on the attempted resignation of Cllr Adrian Little
Statement on the attempted resignation of Cllr Adrian Little Lib Dem group councillors say: “Don’Be-Little West Northants Council!”
10 Dec 2025