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South Northamptonshire Part 2 Local Plan - Employment Allocations Supplementary Planning Document - Consultation
We are seeking people’s views on a new draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for employment land allocations, which would sit alongside the South Northamptonshire Part 2 Local Plan 2011-2029. The South Northamptonshire Part 2 Local Plan 2011-2029 was adopted in July 2020 to help inform decision-making on planning applications. You can view all relating documents to this by visiting South Northamptonshire Local Plan 2 Adoption Documents. The draft SPD for land... MoreClosed 18 August 2022 -
Newnham Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation 2022
West Northamptonshire Council is reviewing conservation areas in the Daventry area, as well as considering new designations. A draft appraisal and management plan has been prepared for the Newnham Conservation Area. We would like to hear the views of residents, the community and all other stakeholders on the draft appraisal and management plan. Before providing your comments, please read the draft appraisal and view a map of the proposed conservation area boundary by... MoreClosed 9 August 2022 -
West Northamptonshire cost of home care - survey for homecare providers
Local providers of home care services across West Northants are being encouraged to contribute to a survey on the fair cost of care. The Department of Health and Social Care White Paper, “People at the Heart of Care”, seeks to significantly drive change on how future social care is arranged and funded and as part of these changes require local authorities to consult with their provider markets on what is a Fair Cost of Care. Working with Care Analytics, West Northants Council... MoreClosed 27 July 2022 -
Consultation: ASC unit at Hunsbury Park Primary School
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has identified the need to provide additional specialist school places for children in receipt of an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), in all areas of West Northamptonshire. There has been a significant increase in the demand for Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) places in recent academic years. One of the biggest drivers of this growth is for places for pupils with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). To (partially) address the need... MoreClosed 23 June 2022 -
Initial consultation: new free special school 2022
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has identified the need to provide additional specialist school places for children and young people, preferably to the south-west of Northampton, within reasonable travelling distance of Towcester, Daventry and Brackley. The need is for places for pupils with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and with severe learning difficulties (SLD). To address these needs, the council is proposing that a new special free school should open providing up to 250... MoreClosed 10 June 2022 -
Consultation on BT Payphone in Whilton
BT Proposals to remove Telephony Equipment from K6 telephone kiosk BT is proposing to remove the telephony equipment from the K6 telephone box in Main Street Whilton. The box is a listed building (Grade II), and the parish council has expressed a desire to adopt the box which would ensure its long-term maintenance. Several boxes across West Northamptonshire have already been adopted by parish councils and put to a variety of uses. Please see further information at First... MoreClosed 7 June 2022 -
Helping us to shape our new Housing Strategy
West Northamptonshire Council is developing a new housing strategy which will be a high-level document that will explain our vision, plans and priorities for the next two years. Housing is not just having a roof over your head; everyone deserves a home that is affordable, safe, secure and comfortable. Our housing directly impacts our health and it affects our access to education, employment and health services. It should provide a sense of security and a stable environment for... MoreClosed 24 May 2022 -
Canons Ashby Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation
West Northamptonshire Council is reviewing conservation areas in the Daventry area, as well as considering new designations. A draft appraisal and management plan has been prepared for the Canons Ashby Conservation Area. We would like to hear the views of residents, the community and all other stakeholders on the draft appraisal and management plan. Before providing your comments, please read the draft appraisal and view a map of the proposed conservation area boundary by visiting:... MoreClosed 16 May 2022 -
Have your say on how the new Market Square should be used
We are inviting people to give their views on what events and other features Northampton Market Square should host following its redevelopment. A key part of the project is to help create a large public space which can be used for a variety of purposes, and we would like to hear awhat people want to see there. It could be anything from musical or theatrical events to big screens for major sports fixtures, plus individual ideas. We would also like to hear what features,... MoreClosed 30 April 2022 -
Project Gigabit: Public Review Launch in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes (Lot 12)
The Government is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, reliable broadband to everyone in the UK and is investing £5 billion in Project Gigabit to ensure that hard-to-reach communities are not left out. Building Digital UK (BDUK) is carrying out a Public Review to help identify areas in Lot 12 that may be suitable for future public funding for gigabit-capable broadband. BDUK is seeking information and supporting evidence from suppliers - in relation to the presence of gigabit capable... MoreClosed 29 April 2022 -
Overview and Scrutiny Consultation: Management of Trees
West Northamptonshire Council has an activity called Scrutiny where Councillors look at issues affecting the people of West Northamptonshire or how the Council works and makes recommendations. The Scrutiny Committee has set up a task panel to look at the way the Council manages trees – both trees it owns and those where it has a regulatory role through the planning system – and how trees can best help improve West Northamptonshire in the future. We would like... MoreClosed 24 April 2022 -
Public Spaces Protection Order Consultation: ownership of dogs and prohibition of smoking in certain places.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to make a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to promote responsible dog ownership and prohibit smoking in certain public spaces across the former administrative council areas of Daventry District and South Northants. A PSPO allows councils to impose restrictions on the use of specific areas. A PSPO can deal with persistent and unreasonable nuisances and anti-social behaviour that has a detrimental effect on the... MoreClosed 4 April 2022 -
Term Dates for West Northamptonshire schools for the 2023-24 academic year
West Northamptonshire Council is now consulting on proposed term dates for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the 2023-24 academic year. The consultation will run from Monday 7 March 2022 – Sunday 3 April 2022. Please note that Academies, Free, Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools can set their term dates, although they may choose to adopt those used by the local authority. The proposed term dates are as follows: Autumn term 2023 Friday 1 September to... MoreClosed 3 April 2022 -
Join in our big conversation and have your say on how to make West Northants thrive
People living and working across West Northants are encouraged to get involved in the biggest conversation yet about shaping local services and improving their community. West Northamptonshire Council is holding the Thrive West Northants Big Conversation – an online forum where residents and businesses can have their say on anything and everything to help develop future plans on a range of topics, including making the area more sustainable place to live and work.... MoreClosed 27 March 2022 -
Kilsby Review Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation
Kilsby Review Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021- 2029 Submission Kilsby Parish Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group have now submitted their final version of the Kilsby Review Neighbourhood Development Plan. As the local planning authority we are 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. The basic conditions are that the plan; ... MoreClosed 11 March 2022 -
Addendum - Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area - Mitigation Strategy (Draft) - Consultation
West Northamptonshire Council is consulting on the Draft Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area (SPA) Mitigation Strategy which will eventually be an addendum to the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The draft mitigation strategy sets out a range of measures and associated costs to protect the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA from recreational pressure resulting from proposed housing growth within 3km of the SPA. The Council is... MoreClosed 7 February 2022 -
West Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2022/23 Consultation
At a meeting held on 21st December, West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet approved for consultation its draft budget for 2022-23 and we are now seeking views on these proposals. The main proposals are: To increase the average Council Tax by 2.99%, comprising 1.99% core tax and a further 1% adult social care precept, which is the maximum amount permitted. This would contribute around £ 9.77m per annum and would represent an average Band D level of... MoreClosed 1 February 2022 -
Cottesbrooke Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation
West Northamptonshire Council is reviewing conservation areas in the Daventry area, as well as considering new designations. A draft appraisal and management plan has been prepared for the Cottesbrooke Conservation Area. We would like to hear the views of residents, the community and all other stakeholders on the draft appraisal and management plan. Before providing your comments, please read the draft appraisal and view a map of the proposed conservation area boundary by visiting:... MoreClosed 17 January 2022 -
Consultation on school admission arrangements for September 2023 intakes
All admission authorities are required to formally 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 admission... MoreClosed 31 December 2021 -
West Northamptonshire Strategic Plan: Spatial options consultation
West Northamptonshire Council is preparing a new strategic plan which will guide development for the area up to 2050. The West Northamptonshire Strategic Plan (WNSP) sets out a vision for West Northamptonshire in 2050 and the objectives to realise the ambitions for our economy, our communities and our environment. What’s included in the Strategic Plan? Find out more about the West Northamptonshire Strategic Plan More Information To address the key... MoreClosed 24 December 2021 -
Project Gigabit: Open Market Review
An Open Market Review request for information from broadband network providers operating in intervention areas identified in the second release of Phase 2 of Project Gigabit. The Government is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, reliable broadband to everyone in the UK and is investing £5 billion in Project Gigabit to ensure that hard-to-reach communities are not left out. Building Digital UK (BDUK) is carrying out an Open Market Review (OMR) in 6 areas including parts of... MoreClosed 22 November 2021 -
Article 4(1) Directions for conservation areas at Everdon, Flore, Kilsby, Little Everdon, Pitsford, Staverton, Weedon and Welford consultation
As the local planning authority, West Northamptonshire Council is consulting on Article 4(1) Directions for eight conservation areas in the Daventry area of West Northamptonshire. West Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a second consultation on the Article 4(1) Directions for conservation areas at: Everdon Flore Kilsby Little Everdon Pitsford Staverton Weedon Welford The Article 4 Directions for the conservation areas outlined above can... MoreClosed 9 November 2021 -
Have your say on bus lane enforcement at Weedon Road / St James’ Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking views on its Bus Lane Enforcement Scheme as part of a review of the arrangements for Northampton Town. We would like to hear your views about current enforcement in the Weedon Road / St James’ Road area of Northampton. The purpose of the bus lane and enforcement is to ensure that bus services run to time and provide an alternative to car travel, thereby reducing congestion and improving choice. It also allows taxis,... MoreClosed 2 November 2021 -
Great Houghton Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 consultation
West Northamptonshire Council has a legal responsibility to undertake a consultation on the submitted version of a neighbourhood plan. Great Houghton Parish Council submitted their final version of the Great Houghton Neighbourhood Development Plan to West Northamptonshire Council in August 2021. As the local planning authority, the Council is required to undertake a consultation to provide the opportunity for all parties to comment on whether the submitted plan meets the basic... MoreClosed 25 October 2021 -
Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme consultation 2022 to 2023
We are seeking your views on the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for West Northamptonshire Council for 2022 to 2023. The Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (sometimes known as Council Tax Support) is to help people on low income to pay their Council Tax. Local Council Tax Reduction Schemes (LCTRS) were introduced from April 2013 when Council Tax Benefit was abolished and replaced by locally agreed schemes. Those of pensioner age are protected by... MoreClosed 17 October 2021 -
Pitsford Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 consultation
West Northamptonshire Council has a legal responsibility to undertake a consultation on the submitted version of a neighbourhood plan. Pitsford Parish Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group submitted their final version of the Pitsford Neighbourhood Plan to West Northamptonshire Council in August 2021. As the local planning authority, the Council is required to undertake a consultation to provide the opportunity for all parties to comment on whether the submitted plan... MoreClosed 15 October 2021 -
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Have your say
The Government has launched a consultation on future development across the Oxford Cambridge Arc which includes Northamptonshire. A new plan aims to enhance the infrastructure, environment and new developments in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. This public consultation is the first of three that will guide a new Spatial Framework over the next two years. Comments received in the... MoreClosed 12 October 2021 -
Bus back better: How can we improve bus services across North and West Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council have both committed to develop a Bus Service Improvement Plan and form an Enhanced Partnership with local bus operators to implement improvements in their bus networks in line with the Government's National Bus Strategy “Bus Back Better”. To help us with this work, we are seeking your views on the improvements you would like to see in local bus services by answering the survey below. This is your opportunity to... MoreClosed 10 October 2021 -
Overview and Scrutiny Committees: What should they investigate over the next twelve months?
West Northamptonshire Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committees are asking for people to submit their ideas about what the committees should investigate over the next twelve months. The committees can look into any issue affecting residents or the West Northamptonshire Council area, and ideas do not need to be related to Council services. We have three Overview and Scrutiny Committees: Corporate Scrutiny Committee which scrutinises strategic priorities, the budget and... MoreClosed 27 September 2021 -
Do you have flood resilience measures installed in your home?
As part of the Ox-Cam Pathfinder Project, West Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with 8 local authorities, would like to know about the flood resilience measures installed in homes across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (Ox-Cam) region. The Ox-Cam Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Pathfinder Project aims to find new and innovative ways of embedding flood resilience into properties (both homes and businesses) and help raise the understanding of property flood resilience across the... MoreClosed 3 September 2021
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