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...More
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...More
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...More
This is a survey undertaken in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and the Beds, Cambs and Northants Wildlife Trust.
We are currently undertaking a project to understand how people use the Nene Valley for recreation, so we can understand the impact on the...More
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...More
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%,...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
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.
...More
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...More
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,...More
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...More
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...More
West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a housing needs survey in Braunston parish.
We are carrying out an important study of the housing needs and requirements of all residents who have a close connection to Braunston parish through current or past residency, work or close family.
...More
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...More
People are invited to give their views on proposals which would see a new secondary school built near Moulton to meet the demand for places in the area.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has a legal obligation to provide a sufficiency of school places in all areas of West...More
The agencies working in Briar Hill would like to know what residents of Briar Hill think about their area and what they would like to see in the future.
The Briar Hill Community Engagement survey is available to help the agencies stay up to date and understand the ongoing issues for...More
We are seeking views from individuals and organisations within the communities of West Northamptonshire on how our Council Constitution could be improved.
How the Council exercises its powers and duties in accordance with the law is set out in its Constitution. The Constitution describes how...More
How would you like West Northamptonshire Council to share news and updates?
There have been some major changes recently to how council services are being delivered in your area – and we’d like to know how to keep you updated with news and information about them.
Your...More
West Northamptonshire Council, as the local authority, is raising awareness of changes to the Fair Access Protocol in the new School Admissions Code 2021, which comes into force on 1 September 2021. This consultation is to enable schools, as well as other potentially...More
West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a housing needs survey in Naseby parish.
We are carrying out an important study of the housing needs and requirements of all residents who have a close connection to Naseby parish through current or past residency, work or close family.
What...More
Three Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are being proposed in the Spring Boroughs area of Northampton which aim to increase the number of available parking spaces.
West Northamptonshire Council’s Community Safety and Engagement Team has worked with groups in the Spring Boroughs...More
Seventeen Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), across seven streets, are being proposed in the Mounts area of Northampton which aim to increase the number of available parking spaces.
West Northamptonshire Council’s Community Safety and Engagement Team has worked with groups in the Mounts...More
West Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2021-22 Consultation ran from 6 December 2020 to midnight on 2 February 2021 on the Future Northants Consultation Hub as part of preparations for the formation of West Northamptonshire Council.
The consultation has been added to the West...More
West Northamptonshire Council Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) Consultation 2021-22 ran from 2 November to midnight on 13 December 2020 on the Future Northants Consultation Hub as part of preparations for the formation of West Northamptonshire Council.
The consultation has been...More