Open activities
Have your say on delivering infrastructure and services to help mitigate development
We are asking for your views on a new planning document called the Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This draft document sets out how the Council will ask developers to mitigate the impacts of their developments and contribute to things like: Roads and transport improvements Schools and education Health services Parks and open spaces Waste...
Consultation on school admission arrangements for September 2027 intakes
All admission authorities are required to formally publicly consult if they want to make any changes to their schools’ admission arrangements. They also have to consult on their schools’ admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if no changes are proposed. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) co-ordinates an annual school admissions consultation on behalf of all schools in the council area, regardless of who the admission authority is, should they request to be included....
Have your say on smartphone and smart device use in schools or colleges
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting the public — including all interested parties and, in particular, young people, parents, carers, and professionals working with children — to take part in a consultation on the use of smartphones and smart devices in educational settings. We are exploring whether developing guidance that supports limiting smartphone and smart device use during the school day could be beneficial for students. Related information: To find out...
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Public Consultation: Precept and Public Confidence Survey 2026/2027
This is a partner consultation only and is being conducted solely by The Office of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. They are consulting on their council tax precept - the amount of the council tax bill that goes towards funding Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Local police and fire services are funded through a combination of central government grants and the council tax precept. The precept is about 18% of a total council tax bill in...
Have your say on Further Road Traffic Enforcement Camera Locations in West Northants
West Northamptonshire Council seeks feedback on the proposed placement of road traffic enforcement cameras new and existing locations. This initiative is part of a broader ongoing programme aimed at reducing congestion and enhancing road safety. What are moving traffic contraventions or offences? Moving traffic contraventions or offences are where a driver of a vehicle does not follow the instruction or direction given by certain road signs and markings. These are usually red...
Abington Active Travel Scheme – Phase 3 Consultation
We would like your feedback on the Abington Active Travel Scheme – Phase 3. Our proposals focus primarily on improving walking, cycling, and wheeling routes along Abington Park Crescent and King Edward Road. During the Spring 2023 consultation, residents provided valuable feedback on the Abington Active Travel Scheme, which helped shape the final designs for Phase 1, A5095 Park Avenue South, Billing Road, Rushmere Road junction which was upgraded and completed in December...
Call for Sites - meeting the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople
This ‘Call for Sites’, from West Northamptonshire Council, is for you to make suggestions for site locations where development, to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople, should be considered within the West Northamptonshire Local Plan area up to 2043. The Local Plan includes proposed site allocations for housing and/or economic development. We are also looking to make suitable provision to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and travelling Showpeople and...
Public Spaces Protection Orders
Have Your Say: Renewing Rules for Dogs and Smoking in Public Spaces
Have your say on changes to the Public Spaces Protection Order (Dog Control and Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places). The council is seeking to renew and adjust the Public Spaces...
PSPO on organised dangerous driving in West Northamptonshire
We, along with the Police, Fire, and other Community Safety Partners, are looking at ways to combat organised dangerous driving in West Northamptonshire. As part of this, we are considering the...
Closed activities
Emergencies: How prepared are you?
September is Preparedness Month and as part of the national #30Days30WaysUK campaign we run an annual survey to find out how prepared people are for emergencies that may happen. Since 2015, the 30Days30WaysUK campaign aims to inspire and empower people to be more ‘emergency ready’. This short survey has its roots in the 2008 ‘place survey’ across all local authorities in England and the 2013 ‘How Prepared Are You’ survey in Northamptonshire. It also takes inspiration...
West Northamptonshire – Heritage Open Days Visitor Experience 2025
We hope you have enjoyed West Northamptonshire Heritage Open Days. If you are happy to share your experiences with us, please complete this survey. We carry out a yearly survey following the open days to gather feedback, this helps us in making West Northamptonshire Heritage Open Days even better for the next year. The data will only be used for the purpose of this consultation and will not be passed on to a third party. Any information given to us is treated as...
Northamptonshire Day 2025 – Your day, your say
Thank you for being part of Northamptonshire Day 2025. Help us shape future celebrations by sharing your thoughts, highlights, and ideas. This event was proudly delivered in partnership between West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), Discover Northamptonshire, and local partners, to celebrate our county, build civic pride, and bring communities together. We want to hear about your experience of Northamptonshire Day event at Northampton’s...
We asked, you said, we did
Read our responses to your feedback:
We asked
From 3 March 2025 to 1 May 2025, we carried out a consultation on a new draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA).
The aim of this activity was to seek input primarily from pharmacy providers and key stakeholders due to its technical nature, it also welcomed views from residents. This was the final part of a set of comprehensive engagement activities before a decision was sought on its adoption.
You said
The following provides a breakdown of the key questions
- 67% agreed the PNA clearly explains its purpose and use.
- 44% felt it accurately represents local pharmacy services.
- 39% agreed it reflects their community’s needs; 33–39% disagreed.
- 44% agreed the findings and recommendations are clear; 22% were neutral, 17% disagreed.
We did
The following highlights changes that have been addressed following the consultation:
- Added a plain English summary and guiding questions for clarity.
- Improved accessibility for non-technical readers.
- Addressed low engagement by reviewing stakeholder communication.
- Agreed to look into concerns about pharmacy services in Towcester and Silverstone.
- Added detail (a link) to check for pharmacy locations.
- Agreed to move lengthy definitions to a glossary for the next PNA.
- Corrected factual inaccuracies and added content on medicine shortages.
A report and an amended draft PNA was presented to West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board 3 June 2025, Item 10, where a decision was made to adopt the PNA as the new current version.