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Featured: West Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2026 to 2027 Consultation
Give us your views on the Council’s Budget proposals for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Each year West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) plans for the money it will have available and how it should be spent on delivering services in line with the priorities and objectives set out in its...
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West Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2026 to 2027 Consultation
Give us your views on the Council’s Budget proposals for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Each year West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) plans for the money it will have available and how it should be spent on delivering services in line with the priorities and objectives set out in its Corporate Plan. The Council’s Cabinet approved plans to consult the public on WNC’s draft 2026 to 2027 budget proposals on Monday, 22 December 2025. Our plans and budget proposals...
Private Hire and Taxi Vehicle, Driver and Operator Licence Fees Consultation
We are seeking your views on our fee proposals for taxis and private hire operator, driver and vehicle licensing. Since the formation of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), the Council has been working to align the different taxi and private hire licensing processes previously used by the former district and borough councils of Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire. The proposed licensing fees would bring these historic arrangements together into one clear, consistent...
Term Dates for West Northamptonshire schools for the 2027-28 academic year
West Northamptonshire Council is now consulting on proposed term dates for Local Authority (LA) maintained (Community and Voluntary Controlled) schools for the 2027-28 academic year. The consultation will run from Monday 19 January to Sunday 15 February 2026. Please note that Academies, Free, Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools can set their own term dates, although they may choose to adopt those used by the local authority. Proposed Term Date Models: ...
Have Your Say on West Northamptonshire Council's Draft Housing Allocation Policy 2026
We are consulting on proposed changes to our Housing Allocation Policy and are seeking your views on them. The changes could remove some applicants who do not have a priority band from the housing register waiting list. Every local housing authority is required by law to have a housing allocations policy which determines priorities and procedures when allocating social housing. Whilst much of the policy is in accordance with legislation, guidance and regulations, the Council...
Public Spaces Protection Orders
Public Spaces Protection Order Extension: Francis Jetty, Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is reviewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Francis Jetty in Northampton and would like to hear your views. The current PSPO was introduced on...
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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Public Spaces Protection Order Extension: Francis Jetty, Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is reviewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Francis Jetty in Northampton and would like to hear your views. The current PSPO was introduced on 11 April 2023 for three years and is due to end in April 2026. It has been successful in reducing anti-social behaviour, drug use, and criminal activity in Francis Jetty. We are proposing to extend the PSPO for another three years, from 11 April 2026 to 10 April 2029. ...
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...
Help Shape: Draft Active Travel Strategy, Mobility Hub and Rail Action Plans
Have your say and help shape the draft Active Travel Strategy, Mobility Hub and the Rail Actions plans for West Northamptonshire Council. The Local Transport Plan (LTP), which was approved by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in March 2025, sets out West Northamptonshire’s transport priorities for the next five years and long-term strategy for maintaining and improving all aspects of local transport up to 2045. The LTP identified the production of a series of supporting...
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.