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Northampton PSPO Renewed With a Narrower Face Covering Rule
Northampton's anti-social behaviour order has been renewed for three years. The new face covering rule now applies only when it is worn to hide identity while causing harm.
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Planning
West Northants Planning This Week: 89 Applications Listed
A 30,857 sq m warehouse at M1 J18, solar panels on Royal & Derngate and nine homes in West Haddon lead this week's 89 applications. Comment dates for each.
Council
West Northants Council Budget: £13.1m Overspend Forecast
The Period 4 report is now out: £13.1m over after £8.5m of contingency, the Children's Trust £18.7m over budget and £4.7m of savings rated unlikely.
Roads
Northampton Speed Limits: Only One Deadline Left, 3 Sept
Six speed limit orders sit on the council's consultation page, including 24 roads at St Crispin's. Five have closed for objections; one runs to 3 September.
Council
Northampton Face Covering Ban: What the Draft PSPO Says
The consultation draft set no harm test for the face covering rule. Cabinet renewed the order on 10 November with a narrower version. Fines reach £1,000.
Bins
Northampton Christmas Bin Collections 2026: What to Expect
West Northants has not published its Christmas 2026 bin dates. Last year only Northampton's Christmas Day round moved, to the Saturday. What to expect now.
Recycling
Northampton Tip Opening Times: 10am to 4pm, Book First
Opening times at Sixfields and Ecton Lane, how to book, which vans need an e-permit, DIY waste limits, Christmas closures and Brixworth and the other tips.