Entries by Sophie Negus

Public consultation on Community Safety

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone has this week launched the public consultation on her Community Safety Plan, Safe and Sound (Police, Fire and Crime Plan). This consultation also includes a further separate consultation on the council tax precept for both policing and fire. She is keen to hear as many views as […]

Children and Young People Consultation in West Northamptonshire

West Northamptonshire Council are asking for feedback on two important consultations around the delivery of Children and Young People (or CYP). VCSE organisations that work with these beneficiaries are encouraged to reply. The first appertains to services delivered to those aged 0-19. This consultation will be open for six weeks and is available via the […]

Review of Placed Based Arrangements

The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board have recently discussed a Review of the Placed Based Operating Model (Local Area Partnerships Or LAPS). The Model is a fundamental pillar in the successful achievement of the 10 Live Your Best Life (LYBL) ambitions at a Place. The Model has been rolled out since August 2022 and […]

Mini Bus Driver – Northampton Door to Door Service

  Join Our Team! We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Mini Bus Driver to provide essential transport services for elderly and disabled individuals in Northampton. As part of our Northampton Door to Door Service, you will drive a specially adapted mini-bus, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys for our passengers. Key Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers […]

Children and Families Conference 2024

Connect Northamptonshire jointly hosted, with the VCSE Assembly Northamptonshire, a county wide CYP conference on 7th October at the Towcester Forum.  The Conference report is available to view here      

A View From the Turret – The Budget 2024

There were several key announcements within the budget which took place on the 30th of October 2024. Overall, it was characterised by increases in spending, taxation and borrowing, the largest recipients of increased funding being appeared to be the NHS and schools, although the detail is far from clear and we all need to see […]

LAP CYP and Family Summits

The Local Area Partnerships are running a series of CYP and Family Summits through November and December 2024. The summits will bring together a range of organisations that offer services to and work with children, young people, and families within our local community. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate, share your great work and […]