James Averill, Daventry Express

James Averill

Daventry Express

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  • Daventry Express
  • Northampton Chron
  • Northants Telegraph
  • Peterborough T'graph
  • MK Citizen

Past articles by James:

Daventry councillors’ allowance set to increase by 3.5 per cent

Daventry councillors look set to receive a 3.5 per cent increase in their allowances after a report from an independent panel. → Read More

Retirement apartments in Towcester town centre given planning permission at second attempt

A new retirement home with 43 apartments in Towcester town centre has been granted planning permission after previously being refused. → Read More

New town council agreed for Northampton – as are new councils for Kingsthorpe and Far Cotton & Delapre

A new town council will be formed for Northampton to run alongside the upcoming unitary councils – after elected members green-lighted the proposals last night (January 21). → Read More

Daventry District Council should declare 'climate emergency' says scrutiny report

Daventry District Council should declare a climate emergency to publicly recognise the ‘acute dangers’ of climate change. → Read More

Plans for 15 new homes on outskirts of Staverton given outline approval by councillors

Fifteen new homes will be built in a small village near Daventry after being given planning approval by councillors. → Read More

Hardingstone park’s future set to be guaranteed ahead of proposed transfer to parish council

The future of a Hardingstone park is set to be protected as a public open space ahead of a proposed transfer to the parish council. → Read More

Old council offices in Northampton set to offer a new home for artists

An old council office is set to be converted into a studio for artists after planning officers recommended the scheme be approved. → Read More

Councillors approve plans to convert Chris Moody Centre into leisure centre for Moulton

A scheme to convert a rehabilitation centre in Moulton into a new public leisure centre has been granted planning permission. → Read More

Former Grade II listed leatherworks building in Northampton set to be converted into flats

A building forming part of a disused leather works factory on Wellingborough Road is set to be converted into flats, after planning officers recommended the scheme be approved. → Read More

Lib Dems call for ‘fairer’ voting system in new council elections

Councillors for a new unitary authority should be elected using a ‘fairer’ voting system than the one currently used, say the Liberal Democrats. → Read More

Charge to be introduced for garden waste collections in Northampton

Northampton residents are set to have to pay for garden waste collections from 2020 as the borough council introduces a charge for the first time. → Read More

Plans to build 90 flats in Northampton town centre downsized

A proposed scheme to build 90 new flats in Northampton town centre car park has been downsized. → Read More

The big planning applications in Northampton that were decided by councillors this week

Councillors met this week to determine a series of planning applications in Northampton. → Read More

Refurbishment plans for Towcester Centre for Leisure given boost

Plans to push ahead with refurbishing Towcester Centre for Leisure have been given a boost after a funding agreement was reached by councillors. → Read More

Councillors agree on further CCTV crackdown to fine drivers illegally using bus lanes in Northamptonshire

Councillors have agreed to a further crackdown on nuisance car drivers who illegally use bus lanes. → Read More

Cabinet agrees to extend funding for voluntary groups in Northamptonshire by 12 months

A 12-month contract extension has been agreed to continue funding voluntary organisations in Northamptonshire. → Read More

£5 increase in council tax proposed as Northampton Borough Council unveils draft budget

Northampton residents are set to see their council tax increase by £5 as the borough council unveils its draft budget for 2020/21. → Read More

General Election 2019: Tory Michael Ellis pledges to serve Northampton North 'to best of my ability' as Labour's Sally Keeble urges him to support the homeless

The Conservatives have held their seat in Northampton North after Michael Ellis was re-elected as MP in the 2019 general election. → Read More

General Election 2019: Conservative candidate thanks people of Northampton South 'for placing trust and confidence in me'

The Conservatives have held their seat in Northampton South, with Andrew Lewer increasing his majority in the 2019 general election. → Read More

General Election 2019: Turnout slightly down for Northampton North and South

The turnout for Northampton North and South has been declared for the 2019 general election - and it's slightly down on the last vote. → Read More