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West Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2025 to 2026 Consultation
Give us your views on the Council’s Budget proposals for the 2025 to 2026 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 2025-26 budget proposals on 10 December 2024. Our plans and budget proposals make... MoreOpened 11 December 2024 -
Tell us your views about early years and wraparound childcare
We would like to hear from parents and carers of children who receive childcare in West Northamptonshire to understand their experiences and needs. Background We are carrying out a survey to find out if West Northamptonshire has a suitable and sufficient level of childcare available for children up to the age of 14 years old, or up to the age of 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As a local authority, we have a duty to complete... MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
Term Dates for West Northamptonshire schools for the 2026-27 academic year
West Northamptonshire Council is now consulting on proposed term dates for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the 2026-27 academic year. The consultation will run from Monday 9 December 2024 to Monday 6 January 2025. 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. There are no major structural changes proposed to the school year with the autumn... MoreOpened 9 December 2024 -
West Haddon Housing Needs Survey
West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a housing needs survey in your area, and you are invited to take part. 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 whether the area needs market housing, affordable housing, or both. The last West Haddon Housing Needs Survey was... MoreClosed 8 December 2024 -
Provide your views on Solid Fuel Burning
People in West Northamptonshire who burn solid fuels in an open fire, burner or stove are being asked to provide their views and comments on fuel burning. Solid fuel can include things such as coffee logs, wood, briquettes, and coal. We are taking part in some important research which aims to understand more about the impact of fuel burning on air quality, and about potential links to health conditions. This is because there is little information available at a local level about... MoreOpened 5 December 2024 -
Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2024 (Submission Version)
Semilong & Trinity (forming part of Northampton Town Council area) have submitted the final version of the Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan: Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Development Plan (Submission Version, June 2024) to West Northamptonshire Council. As the local planning authority, the Council is now required to undertake a consultation to provide an opportunity for all parties to comment on whether the submitted plan meets the basic conditions before it goes to... MoreClosed 1 December 2024 -
Have your say on our Draft Tenancy Policy
We are consulting on the West Northamptonshire draft Tenancy Policy which applies to all council tenants in West Northamptonshire. Background In April 2024, The Regulator of Social Housing introduced new rules called Consumer Standards for Social Housing Landlords in England. One key rule, the Tenancy Standard, needs every Registered Provider of Social Housing to publish easy to understand policies about how they manage tenancies. ... MoreClosed 27 November 2024 -
Help shape our Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy
We are proposing a new Direct Payments Policy to underpin our current approach to how we process and operate direct payments for Adult Social Care. A new policy will enable us to be transparent and consistent with our approach to adults Direct Payments. We are asking for your views to help shape what should be included in our policy. In this new policy we would also like: To introduce Direct Payments for people with transport requirements to access ... MoreOpened 26 November 2024 -
Have your say on West Northamptonshire’s draft Climate Change Strategy
You are invited to share your views on our draft Climate Change Strategy. As part of our ongoing commitment to climate change action, we aim to achieve net zero by 2045 for West Northamptonshire. In order to do this, we have developed a draft Climate Change Strategy, which aims to address local climate change impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This activity also supports the UK Government’s 2050 net zero target. Climate action is a key priority for the... MoreOpened 25 November 2024 -
Barby and Onley Review Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2024, submission version
Barby and Onley Parish Council have submitted the final version of the Barby and Onley Review Neighbourhood Plan: Barby and Onley Neighbourhood Development Plan Submission Version, September 2024. As the local planning authority, the Council is now required to undertake a consultation to provide an opportunity for all parties to comment on whether the submitted plan meets the basic conditions before it goes to examination. This consultation is known as Regulation 16 stage in... MoreClosed 24 November 2024 -
Your views on parking options and tackling anti-social behaviour at Northampton Racecourse
We are asking people to give their views on parking and anti-social behaviour at Northampton Racecourse, Kettering Road, Northampton to help us put new plans in place to address the issues. Background The Racecourse in Northampton is situated roughly a mile from the town centre and boasts a number of sports pitches (including changing facilities), a few playgrounds and is generally a very popular destination for sports and recreation, as well as some planned events. ... MoreClosed 24 November 2024 -
Have your say on the way 0-19 Universal Children’s Services are delivered
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) plan to form a formal partnership, to allow NHFT to provide 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (0-19 HCP) services, also known as 0-19 Universal Children’s Services, on the council’s behalf from April 2025. This legal agreement helps the council and NHS providers to work together to improve services. The agreement is called a section 75. It is a legal partnership... MoreOpened 21 November 2024 -
Have your say on the way Sexual Health and Reproductive Services are delivered
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) plan to form a formal partnership , to allow NHFT to provide Sexual and Reproductive Health services on the council’s behalf from April 2025. This legal agreement helps the council and NHS providers to work together to improve services. The agreement is called a section 75. It is a legal partnership between local authorities and NHS providers, allowing them... MoreOpened 19 November 2024 -
Crick Housing Needs Survey
West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a housing needs survey in your area, and you are invited to take part. 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 whether the area needs market housing, affordable housing, or both. The last Crick Housing Needs Survey was carried out... MoreClosed 17 November 2024 -
Polling District and Polling Place Review 2024
We are carrying out a review of polling districts and polling places that are used across West Northamptonshire. All local authorities must undertake a review of all polling districts and polling places used for election purposes every five years. A polling district is a geographical area which is used for election purposes only. All people that live in a certain polling district all go to the same building called a polling place to give or cast their votes at a... MoreOpened 15 November 2024 -
Consultation on school admission arrangements for September 2026 intakes
All admission authorities are required to formally publicly consult if they want to make any changes to their schools’ admission arrangements for the following school year. They also have to consult on their schools’ admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes during that period. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) co-ordinates an annual school admissions consultation on behalf of all schools in the council area, regardless of who the... MoreOpened 11 November 2024 -
Welcome back to Northampton Market Square - feedback survey
During the weekend of 19 and 20 October 2024 Northampton Market Square officially reopened. We would love your feedback to help us improve future events. Northampton Market Square welcomed people to its official reopening to browse the market stalls and to celebrate and mark the opening with a weekend of family entertainment, live music, and delicious food and drink offerings. The event attracted many visitors and supported traders, our Northampton-based businesses, and the... MoreClosed 3 November 2024 -
Calling all Northamptonshire pharmacies - we need your views
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council Public Health teams are completing some important research and gathering information to support the development of Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments (PNAs). This will help to identify unmet needs, improvements or better access to pharmacies. Your feedback will tell us where contractors are already contributing to meeting people’s needs and can help us and other commissioners meet the needs of the population in the future. ... MoreClosed 3 November 2024 -
West Northamptonshire – Heritage Open Days Visitor Experience 2024
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... MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
Calling West Northamptonshire businesses to feedback on The Tour of Britain
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 businesses in... MoreClosed 20 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 18 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 17 October 2024 -
Have your say on Wantage Park Crematorium Facility
West Northamptonshire Council wants to develop a state of the art and sustainable new crematorium facility on land at Wantage Farm, in the Round Spinney area of Northampton. We are asking for your views on it proposed designs before a formal planning application is submitted in November 2024. Background The Wantage Park site will become a vital part of the West Northamptonshire community, the proposal offers a modern crematorium, ceremonial spaces, and a... MoreClosed 16 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 13 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 7 October 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 6 October 2024 -
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,... MoreClosed 29 September 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 22 September 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 15 September 2024
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