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
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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
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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
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