West Northamptonshire Council info

West Northamptonshire Council provide information and support through communication with Cosgrove Parish Council.
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Help and support

UK Network of Age-friendly Communities
West Northamptonshire Council has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. To support this, we would like to establish an Older Person’s Network whose members will contribute to a steering group for the programme, to help devise projects and activities that can help people remain active, healthy and independent as they get older. Please see below for narrative that can be shared. We would appreciate any help you could provide in identifying people who would be interested in playing a role in this.
People aged 50 and over are invited to join a community-led network for Older People in West Northamptonshire.
Residents are being sought to get involved in sharing their views and shaping an Older Persons’ Network that will play a part in having its say on local services across the area.
As a member of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, there is a commitment to helping people stay active, connected and independent for longer, and residents’ voices can help shape an Age-friendly Community Action Plan.
West Northamptonshire Council is also helping to support and facilitate work to establish community-led networks as part of its Public Sector Equality duty. Community groups and residents interested in setting up a different community network group are encouraged to get in touch.
To find out more and get involved, please complete the Community Networks online form For any questions, please contact: [email protected]

Sports Roadshow events
Children, young people and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to get active this summer as a series of exciting free Sports Roadshow events travel across the area, offering a packed programme of fitness, games and family-friendly activities.
Sports roadshow brings free family fun to West Northants this summer

Summer Reading Challenge
Children and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat, a fun, free initiative encouraging young people to enjoy reading over the summer holidays. West Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge for 2026

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/food-household-and-everyday-essentials/crisis-and-resilience-fund-…

Check your EPC and SAP score -  Find an energy certificate

Garden waste (green bin) collection subscription - Subscriptions now open for the 2026/27 West Northants garden waste service

Support for residents to live safely and independently in their own homes - New policy set to support more residents to live safely and independently in their own homes

Waste Recycling Centre Booking - Household Waste Recycling Centre Booking System | West Northamptonshire Council

Enforcement

Resident fined for using unlicensed waste carrier - guidance on selecting licensed companies and Residents urged to use licensed waste carriers