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  • 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... More
    Closed 27 July 2025
  • Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

    West Northamptonshire Council is reviewing particular sections of the Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area. The sections being reviewed are: Grand Union Canal from Braunston to Stowehill, Grand Union Canal Leicester Arm from Norton Junction to the River Avon, Oxford Canal from Tarry’s Bridge, south of Hillmorton, to Braunston. A section of the Northampton Arm, from the M1 to Cotton End, that is not... More
    Closed 27 July 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 30 July 2025
  • Grange Park Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2025

    Grange Park Parish Council has submitted their final draft of the Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan to West Northamptonshire Council. The council is now required to complete a consultation seeking views on whether the Grange Park Neighbourhood Development Plan meets the basic conditions before it goes to independent examination. The basic conditions are that the plan: Must be appropriate having regard to National Policy Must contribute to the... More
    Closed 31 July 2025
  • 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,... More
    Closed 25 August 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 25 August 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 7 September 2025
  • Have you used a bus in West Northamptonshire in the last month?

    GO Travel Solutions, on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council, are looking into the provision and use of buses across the county. ‍The results of this study will be used to direct resources for enhancing local bus services. ‍Anyone who has used a bus within West Northants in the past four weeks is invited to give feedback on the journey that they took by completing the online survey below. There will be an opportunity at the end of the survey to show your interest in... More
    Closed 19 September 2025
  • Have your say on the draft Northampton Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

    A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) sets out how we plan to make it safer and easier for people to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot locally, with a focus on the next ten years and beyond. This will help residents and visitors to think about making more journeys actively where they can. West Northamptonshire Council has developed a series of LCWIPs for Brackley, Daventry, and Towcester which were approved in April 2025. We are now in the process of developing a LCWIP for... More
    Closed 5 October 2025
  • Help shape the future of Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

    The Council is inviting residents, community groups, and visitors to have their say on the future of Northampton Museum & Art Gallery as part of an exciting new development. Feedback gathered will form a vital part of a £10million bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. If successful, the funding will help the museum to reimagine how its world-class collections and unique stories are shared, celebrated, and preserved for future generations. This quick 10 minute survey asks... More
    Closed 13 October 2025
  • Have Your Say on Planning Application Requirements

    West Northamptonshire Council is launching a public consultation on its draft Local Validation List for planning applications. This list outlines the documents and detail that someone must include when they apply for planning permission. The West Northamptonshire Council’s draft Local Validation List outlines the required national and local documents for planning permission applications, including forms, plans, and statements specific to each application type. ... More
    Closed 26 October 2025
  • 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... More
    Closed 31 October 2025
  • West Northamptonshire – Heritage Open Days Visitor Experience 2025

    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... More
    Closed 31 October 2025
  • Northamptonshire Day 2025 – Your day, your say

    Thank you for being part of Northamptonshire Day 2025. Help us shape future celebrations by sharing your thoughts, highlights, and ideas. This event was proudly delivered in partnership between West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), Discover Northamptonshire, and local partners, to celebrate our county, build civic pride, and bring communities together. We want to hear about your experience of Northamptonshire Day event at Northampton’s... More
    Closed 31 October 2025
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