Open activities
The Tour of Britain, West Northamptonshire stage feedback
Superstars of world cycling competed in West Northamptonshire on Saturday 7 September 2024 for the 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race, the Tour of Britian. This put a spotlight on the area and attracted visitors from far and wide, in turn helping support our businesses and the local economy. If you attended we hope you enjoyed the excitement and spirit of this prestigious bicycle race. To help us with future events, we are asking residents and...
Seeking your views on the development of our Climate Change Strategy
We are developing a Climate Change Strategy for West Northamptonshire which will detail the actions the Council will take to become better prepared for climate change as well as reduce locally produced greenhouse gas emissions, which are a key driver of climate change. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) regulate the Earth’s temperature in a similar way to the glass of a greenhouse, without this greenhouse gas effect, the Earth would become too cold for life as we know it. Human activities,...
Give us your views on Pharmaceutical Needs
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council Public Health teams are completing some important research on how you feel about pharmacy services. A pharmacy, also known as a chemist, is a place you would go to: To collect a prescription To buy medicines To talk to a pharmacist for advice about your illnesses or medication We do not mean any pharmacy in a hospital, or somewhere you shop to buy...
Have your say on our proposed HMO (houses in multiple occupation) Additional Licensing Scheme
We are proposing to introduce a new Additional Licensing Scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The new scheme will be a continuation of the existing scheme introduced in 2020, but extended to include areas of new development, areas where the level of anti-social behaviour or property conditions indicate that further intervention is necessary, and to bring a closer alignment of the Additional Licensing designation to the Council’s Article 4 restrictions under the...
Give us your views on our draft West Northamptonshire Tree and Woods Strategy
We would like your views on the West Northamptonshire Tree and Woods Strategy. West Northamptonshire Council is now in the final stages of developing a comprehensive tree and woods strategy to help us manage trees more effectively, as well as to set our vision and action plan for the future treescape of West Northamptonshire. This follows previous engagement that was carried out over winter 2023/2024, and ensures that local issues and priorities from this have been considered. We...
Have your say on the draft West Northamptonshire Local Transport Plan
We are developing West Northamptonshire’s Local Transport Plan (LTP). The LTP sets out our vision on maintaining and improving all aspects of local transport up to 2045. We are now seeking your views on our draft LTP. A LTP is a statutory document that sets out the transportation needs, challenges, and priorities for a local area. It provides the medium to long-term strategic direction for maintaining and improving all aspects of local transport with initial focus on the next five...
Your views on tackling domestic abuse
If you live or work in West Northamptonshire, are over the age of 16, and have experienced any form of abusive or harmful behaviour from someone you love or care about, such as a partner or family member, we want to hear from you. Domestic abuse includes a wide range of experiences, from being controlled, manipulated, or emotionally abused, to physical, financial, or sexual abuse. It can, and does, affect anyone regardless of race, age, sex, gender, or sexuality. Because these...
Public Spaces Protection Orders
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Jeyes Jetty Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to renew a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to close the highway known as Jeyes Jetty. A PSPO...
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Dunster Street Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to renew a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to close the highway known as Dunster Street. ...
Closed activities
Tell us about local leisure facilities and what you do to be active
Let us know how you feel about West Northamptonshire leisure facilities and how you get active to help us to plan and develop the delivery of services for the future. Background West Northamptonshire Council is currently developing an Active Lives Strategy and also looking at the future management of its leisure centres including how we operate the centres and deliver a high-quality service within the centres and within the community. To help us with...
Have your say on the draft West Northamptonshire Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy 2024-2030
We would like your feedback on our West Northamptonshire Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy. Background West Northamptonshire Council is committed to achieving net zero for its own activities by 2030 and across the West Northamptonshire area by 2045. This is to support the Net Zero Government Initiative for 2050, helping to address the climate emergency and support our residents in their transition to electric mobility. To achieve this, we all need to use motorised...
Consultation on the Proposal to lower the age range at Hunsbury Park Primary School, Northampton
We are looking for views on the proposal to lower the age range for Hunsbury Park Primary School, Dayrell Rd, Northampton NN4 9RR from ages 4 to 11 year olds to 2 to 11 year olds. This will allow Hunsbury Park Primary School to take over the running of Campers Early Years and Out of School Club, located on site at Hunsbury Park Primary School (that is currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances). It is proposed that subject to a...
We asked, you said, we did
Read our responses to your feedback:
We asked
From 29 April 2024 to 23 June 2024, we consulted on the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Development Plan 2023 - 2029 Submission Version, February 2024, which was submitted to us by Great Oxendon Parish Council.
You said
Comments on the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Development Plan were received from 12 interested parties, including both local members of the public and organisations.
We did
Once the consultation ended the responses were sent to the independent Examiner who considered them in an examination of the plan.
The Examiner's report on the neighbourhood plan was received on 3 September 2024 and published on the Councils website. It recommended to West Northamptonshire Council that the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Development Plan for the plan period up to 2029 should, subject to the modifications put forward, be submitted to referendum.
Progress will continue to be reported on the Councils website.