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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...

Proposal for temporary accommodation on land off Bird Hill Road, Weston Favell, Northampton

A full planning application is currently being prepared by Framptons Town Planning Ltd (Framptons), on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council. This is for relocatable temporary accommodation on land off Birds Hill Walk, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8JH (former Lings Upper School). The site is allocated for residential development in the Council's adopted Local Plan. A total of 38, 2 bedroom units are proposed on the site, together with supporting infrastructure. This includes 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...

Proposal for temporary accommodation on land off Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton

A full planning application is currently being prepared by Framptons Town Planning Ltd (Framptons), on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council. This is for relocatable temporary accommodation on land off Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton. A total of 70 (1 and 2-bed) units are proposed on the site, together with supporting infrastructure including a Community Hub building, on-site laundry, refuse and cycle storage, and equipped children’s play area. The site is also proposed to have an...

Help shape the future of Northampton town centre

We’ve launched a public engagement activity for the draft Northampton Town Centre Masterplan and invite local communities to take part. What is the Masterplan? The masterplan sets out a long-term vision to guide how the town centre should evolve over the next 15 years. This includes how we'll improve streets, public spaces and provide new homes and neighbourhoods, whilst supporting local businesses and culture. It builds on recent regeneration projects already underway,...

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...

Your thoughts on the future management of Council Homes

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is consulting on bringing social housing services currently run by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back under direct council control. This follows a review and new requirements under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, which increase local authorities' responsibility for their housing stock. NPH is an Arm’s Length Management Organisation (ALMO) and has managed around 11,500 council homes since 2015. While the ALMO model was once widely...

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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.

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...

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: 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. ...

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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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