Council's customer services hub to move across town

The One Stop Shop will relocate to One Angel Square, West Northamptonshire Council's headquarters

A council's in-person customer services will move to a new location from the end of September.

West Northamptonshire Council said its One Stop Shop will move across Northampton town centre, from the Guildhall to the council's headquarters at One Angel Square.

The Reform UK-controlled authority said the change was part of a wider policy to "use public buildings more efficiently and improve the way services are delivered".

The new One Stop Shop will provide advice and access to a range of local partners including Citizens Advice, Community Law Service, Department for Work and Pensions and Northampton Town FC Community Trust.

The One Stop Shop will be accessible at One Angel Square via the St John's Street entrance and the move will bring it alongside other council teams including housing options and adult social care.

Andrew Last, cabinet member for corporate services, said: "This move is about making life easier for people who need help and advice.

"By bringing everything under one roof in a modern space, we're also making better use of council buildings and saving money that we can invest back into frontline services."

The authority said residents in West Northamptonshire could also access a range of services around the clock by visiting its website.