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Help us develop services for children, young people and families

We are gathering feedback on the proposal to introduce new Family Hubs in West Northamptonshire. Background and proposal We want every child and young person in West Northamptonshire to have the best start in life. To help with this, we're planning to offer families support that’s tailored to what they need, so children and young people can grow and thrive. Our idea is to create Family Hubs in the area. These would be friendly places where families can easily...

Have your say on: Boughton and Moulton Proposed Highway Improvements

We are seeking your input to find the best solution for reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety in Boughton and Moulton before the new North-West Relief Road opens. Introduction The Northampton North-West Relief Road (NNWRR), which is currently under construction, will link the A428 Harlestone Road with the A5199 Welford Road. It will reduce congestion in the North-West of Northampton as well as improve links to major road networks. ...

Bugbrooke Housing Needs Survey

West Northamptonshire Council, with support from Bugbrooke Parish Council is conducting a housing needs survey. The survey will ask Bugbrooke residents questions that could help shape the future of housing in the area. Housing needs surveys are completed to help identify current and future housing need at a local level. Information collected from the surveys helps the council to understand and work towards improving the housing supply to meet those needs and looks at...

Have your say on: Manor Road, Brackley Highway Improvements

We are seeking your feedback to find the best solution for reducing congestion and improving road safety on Manor Road in Brackley. Introduction Manor Road is a busy route within Brackley, running adjacent to the High Street and home to four schools, two nurseries, as well as homes and businesses. The road experiences high levels of road traffic, particularly during peak times such as school drop-offs and pick-ups. The road itself is very limited...

Feedback on the alternative education provision for West Northamptonshire

We are asking for feedback from parents and carers in West Northamptonshire to shape a framework for unregistered alternative education provisions. Your input will help improve these settings and ensure they meet children's needs. Further detail What is unregistered alternative education provision? Unregistered alternative education provision refers to settings that are not officially recognised as schools but still provide education. They support children who need a...

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 Protection Order (Dog Control and Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places) which currently covers West Northamptonshire. This will make sure that more public spaces remain enjoyable and accessible for everyone. This includes extending the scope of the existing order to cover an area of the Gravel...

Have your say on how people are involved in local planning

We are asking for people to provide feedback on our proposed methods to engage with local communities, businesses and other stakeholders in the preparation of our Local Plan, other planning policies and in considering planning applications. Background All local planning authorities are required to have a Statement of Community Involvement (or SCI). The SCI makes sure that public consultation on emerging local plans, other planning policies and planning applications, is...

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Local area planning consultations

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...

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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...

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Closed activities

Below you can find some of the activities that we have run over the last year which are now closed. Take a look at the feedback you gave, and the next steps we are taking to make a difference.

Doorstep clothing collection - vote for your charities

We need your help to select the final five charities who will receive funds from our new partnership with Anglo Recycling. Residents can now book free collections of unwanted clothing, textiles, shoes, books, bric-a-brac and other items for reuse and recycling, whilst raising money for charities. Local charities in West Northants have already submitted their details to us to be considered for funds. Now, it's up to you to decide which charities will receive the funds for the next 12...

Share your views on Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service’s five-year plan

Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched a draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025-2030, and they are seeking feedback from residents across the county. Key highlights of the CRMP The CRMP takes a detailed look at what risks are currently present and may emerge between 2025 and 2030. Based on the evidence that is available, the Service has put forward proposals within the CRMP that outline how it will align its resources with certain risks. ...

Call for West Northants Charity Nominations

Registered charities operating in West Northants can now submit their details to be considered for funds from a new doorstep collection service. Thanks to a new partnership with Anglo Doorstep Collections, residents can now book free collections of unwanted clothing, textiles, shoes, books and other items for reuse and recycling, whilst raising money for charities. How to submit charity details: Registered charities operating in West Northants must complete the online...

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We asked, you said, we did

Read our responses to your feedback:

We asked

From 10 January to 20 February 2025, we consulted on our draft One West Northamptonshire Plan. The Plan is a shared vision for how organisations can work together over the next five years to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving outcomes.

The consultation invited views by way of a questionnaire on:

  • Our guiding principles: which is the way the Plan would guide how everyone would work together,
  • Our ambitions: being the long-term goals or aspirations, and
  • Our priorities: of which there are seven each outlining key areas and issues to focus on and address within the community over the period of the plan (2025 to 2030).

You said

The One West Northamptonshire Plan consultation received a total of 222 responses; the majority were via an online consultation. The following is a summary of the responses:

Thoughts on the Plans Guiding Principles

  • Agree: 78%, 
  • Disagree: 10%, 
  • Neutral: 12%, 
  • Unsure: 1%. 

There were 76 comments or further ideas on the guiding principles.

Thoughts on the plan’s ambitions

  • Agree: 61%, 
  • Disagree: 6%, 
  • Neutral: 9%, 
  • Unsure: 24%. 

There were 79 comments or further ideas on the ambitions.

Priorities

  1. Thoughts on Priority 1: Productive, Inclusive and Enterprising were that 72% agree, 14% disagree, 14% were neutral and 1% were unsure.

There were 75 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 2: Accessible and Connected were 74% agree, 14% disagree, 10% neutral and 3% were unsure.

There were 93 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 3: Thriving Towns and Neighbourhoods were that 72% agree, 10% disagree, 16% neutral and 2% were unsure.

There were 73 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 4: More and Better Quality Homes were that 71% agree, 17% disagree, 12% neutral.

There were 84 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 5: Best Place to Grow up were that 74% agree, 15% disagree, 10% neutral and 1% unsure.

There were 60 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 6: Best Place to Live & Age Well were that 76% agree, 11% disagree, 11% neutral and 2% were unsure.

There were 54 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

  1. Thoughts on Priority 7: An Efficient & Enabling Council were that 72% agree, 20% disagree and 8% were neutral.

There were 65 comments or ideas received to improve this priority.

General

A further 45 comments were received on the Plan and the order of the priorities.

We did

The Council considered all feedback from the consultation which has helped to shape the final version of the One West Northamptonshire Plan.

Feedback highlighted a range of recurring issues and emerging themes which have further shaped the final version of the Plan to ensure it reflects partner shared priorities. These include:

  • A clear desire that prosperity and economic growth should benefit everyone.
  • A desire for more community engagement and local investment, particularly in rural areas, for people to be more involved in shaping policies. 
  • A focus on reducing inequalities and ensuring equitable access to services and opportunities essential for a fair society.
  • prioritising environmental sustainability, responsible use of natural resources, and addressing climate change are recurring themes.
  • The importance of robust infrastructure, including roads, communications, power, healthcare, and education, to support economic growth and quality of life.

On the 4 March 2025 Council Cabinet considered the feedback and recommended approval at Council following a final review of the Plan from the Leader and Chief Executive:

On the 13 March the final One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030 was presented to Full Council where its adoption as a key strategic plan for West Northants was agreed.

 

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