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Tell us about your views on Public Rental e-scooters and e-bikes
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 Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee is calling for evidence about the opportunities and issues relating to the use of public rental e-scooters and e-bikes operating within Northampton and Moulton. E-scooters and e-bikes provide people with a cost-effective and sustainable mode of... MoreClosed 11 January 2024 -
Amplifying Greyfriars in Northampton
Help us amplify the future of Greyfriars’ Northampton by answering our survey! At the crossroads between the Market Square and Roadmender, between the Cultural Quarter and the Racecourse, Greyfriars sits empty. A piece of Northampton that is calling out to be revamped into a meaningful open space, a neighbourhood for all. Background The area known as Greyfriars is situated at the heart of Northampton Town Centre. It has been identified through the Council’s Masterplan... MoreClosed 7 January 2024 -
Give us your views on the development of our Tree Strategy
West Northamptonshire Council is working on the development of a comprehensive tree 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. The Tree Strategy will support the goals of the Council’s Corporate Plan and provide a clear framework for strategic and operational decision making across West Northamptonshire Council, our partners and the wider community. We’d like to ensure... MoreClosed 1 January 2024 -
Consultation on school admission arrangements for September 2025 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 2023 -
Community Engagement and Resettlement: Homes for Ukraine scheme expression of interest
Are you interested in becoming a host on the Homes for Ukraine scheme? We are currently looking for new hosts to help support Ukrainian guests whose original accommodation has not worked out, or where their original hosts, due to changes in their personal circumstances, are unable to continue to offer the use of their home. Due to more visa applications being approved, further hosts are needed as new arrivals are looking to make West Northamptonshire their temporary home. ... MoreClosed 31 December 2023 -
Term Dates for West Northamptonshire schools for the 2025-26 academic year
West Northamptonshire Council is now consulting on proposed term dates for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the 2025-26 academic year. The consultation will run from Monday 4 December 2023 to Sunday 31 December 2023. 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. The proposed term dates are as follows: Autumn term 2025 Monday 1... MoreClosed 31 December 2023 -
Consultation on the future of Ridgway House Care Home
We are reviewing the current and future usage of the residential care service at Ridgway House in Towcester which is wholly-owned by the Council. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) wants to be able to ensure it is in a position to offer high quality care which continues to meet the changing needs of its residents both now and in the future. The home has 35 rooms, however, the first floor is not accessible to people with care and support needs and subsequently the... MoreClosed 19 November 2023 -
Activities and respite for children with disabilities that provide a short break - consultation 2023
Throughout October and November the Northamptonshire Children's Trust are seeking views on a proposed new way of delivering activities and respite (short breaks) for disabled children in Northamptonshire. Please watch the below short video that explains what the services are and the suggested changes. You’re considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your... MoreClosed 19 November 2023 -
Tell us about your experiences as a carer in West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking views from unpaid carers as part of the development of a new, ambitious carers strategy aimed to enhance the lives of caregivers in our vibrant community. A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, partner, friend or neighbour, of any age, who has an illness or long-term condition and cannot manage without the carers help. We want to hear thoughts, insights and feedback from all unpaid carers in West... MoreClosed 19 November 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Dunster Street Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to renew a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to close the highway known as Dunster Street. 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 quality of life for the local community in a particular area.... MoreClosed 19 November 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Jeyes Jetty Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to renew a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to close the highway known as Jeyes Jetty. 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 quality of life for the local community in a particular area. They intend to help ensure that the... MoreClosed 19 November 2023 -
Give us your views on the interim bus policy priorities
We are developing a new interim bus policy, and we would like your view on the priorities we have identified. The feedback we receive from this will help us to shape the interim bus policy and feed into the development of a future Local Transport Plan. Background West Northamptonshire Council supports several local bus services , works with community transport operators to enable connectivity in rural areas, and supports the... MoreClosed 12 November 2023 -
West Northamptonshire – Heritage Open Days Visitor Experience 2023
We hope you have enjoyed West Northamptonshire Heritage Open Days. If you are happy to share your experiences with us, please complete this survey to help us to make West Northamptonshire Heritage Open Days even better for 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 confidential, and your personal information will not be shared with event organisers. ... MoreClosed 31 October 2023 -
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 2023 -
Have your say on the Library Service Strategy 2023-2027
We would like your views on how we propose to continue to develop our libraries as thriving community hubs, guided by the priorities we have identified, ensuring we support people of all ages and backgrounds. Background There are 18 Libraries across West Northamptonshire, the council are responsible for 9 of these and the rest are community managed libraries delivered in partnership with community organisations and volunteers. We have drafted a Library Service Strategy... MoreClosed 29 October 2023 -
Tackling violence and improving lives through the Serious Violence Duty
Serious violence affects many communities. The impact can be life changing, whether you are a victim or a witness. Have you been affected by serious violence in the last year? If so, we would like to know about the experience you and your family may have had, as well as the issues affecting your community. Background Legislation called the Serious Violence Duty was introduced in January 2023. The Serious Violence Duty requires organisations across the public sector... MoreClosed 27 October 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order renewal for Daventry 2023
We are consulting on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Daventry to help tackle nuisance or problem behaviour. A PSPO can deal with persistent and unreasonable nuisances and anti-social behaviour that has a negative effect on the quality of life for the local community in a particular area and intend to help ensure that members of the public and local communities can use and enjoy open areas and public spaces, helping to make Daventry a safe place to live, work, and... MoreClosed 22 October 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Marble Arch Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to renew a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to close the highway known as Marble Arch. 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 quality of life for the local community in a particular area. They... MoreClosed 8 October 2023 -
Have your say on funding for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
West Northamptonshire Council Children and Young People’s Services are looking to gather feedback on peoples’ thoughts on how those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are funded. We are also keen to explore the level of understanding around SEND funding. Background The council supports children and young people up to the age of 25 that have SEND. Education settings (early years settings, mainstream schools, SEND units within mainstream schools and further... MoreClosed 1 October 2023 -
Have your say on the Draft West Northamptonshire Council Housing Allocation Scheme
We are consulting on a draft West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Housing Allocation Scheme. Every local housing authority is required by law to have a housing allocations policy (or scheme) which determines how available social housing is allocated to those on the housing register. Whilst much of a policy is in accordance with legislation, guidance and regulations, the council is able to shape certain areas of the policy to address certain local needs. This includes detail about: ... MoreClosed 26 September 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order consultation for Emporium Way Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is considering whether to make a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to temporarily close off a pedestrian route in Northampton town centre, in order to help control anti-social behaviour . 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... MoreClosed 19 September 2023 -
Public Spaces Protection Order renewal for Northampton 2023
We are consulting on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Northampton to help tackle nuisance or problem behaviour. A PSPO can deal with persistent and unreasonable nuisances and anti-social behaviour that has a negative effect on the quality of life for the local community in a particular area and intend to help ensure that members of the public and local communities can use and enjoy open areas and public spaces, helping to make Northampton a safe place to live,... MoreClosed 12 September 2023 -
Have your say on the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for West Northamptonshire
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board invites you to feedback on the proposed new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for West Northamptonshire for 2023 to 2028. This challenging new strategy sets out how, in West Northamptonshire, we will work together as a partnership and with residents to improve health outcomes for local people. The proposed West Northamptonshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been developed together with NHS... MoreClosed 29 August 2023 -
Draft Street Trading Policy 2023
West Northamptonshire Council is undertaking an 8-week consultation on the Draft Street Trading Policy 2023. The Council is responsible for regulating street trading in the West Northants area including: Providing Street Trading Consent to traders wishing to sell goods from designated streets (or consent streets) Preventing illegal trading across the area West Northants the Council is keen to engage with all stakeholders to develop the Street Trading Policy that will... MoreClosed 27 August 2023 -
Have your say on future waste services in West Northamptonshire
We are developing a Resources and Waste Strategy that will set out our long-term plan of action, and how we intend to achieve further improvements to align with and meet proposed Government waste policy changes. We are asking for your views about all the waste and street cleansing services that we operate. Your views will help us shape the overall West Northamptonshire Resources and Waste Strategy for residents using household waste collection services. Background ... MoreClosed 21 August 2023 -
Community Governance Review
The LGBCE (Local Government Boundary Commission for England) have been conducting a ward boundary review for West Northamptonshire Council. The Boundary Commission will publish their final report on 1 August. For more information about the ward boundary review for West Northamptonshire Council please visit the LGCBE website - West Northamptonshire | LGBCE These changes will impact on some parish councils whose boundaries, as a result of the review, will no longer align... MoreClosed 18 August 2023 -
Feedback on the school holiday food voucher scheme
As part of a Government support package to help families in the school holidays, West Northamptonshire Council gives supermarket vouchers to parents, guardians, and carers of children who get free school meals. These vouchers are sent out from the school. We want to understand how important this service is to people who receive this help. We also need to know how well this service works, and if we can make it better. This short survey should take around 5... MoreClosed 11 August 2023 -
Scaldwell Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation 2023
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 Scaldwell 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 31 July 2023 -
Holdenby Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation 2023
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 Holdenby 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 31 July 2023 -
Consultation on the future of Boniface House Care Home
We are reviewing the current and future usage of the residential care service at Boniface House in Brixworth, which is wholly owned by the Council. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) wants to be able to ensure it is in a position to offer high quality care which continues to meet the changing needs of its residents both now and in the future. The care home has 46 rooms, however it is significantly under occupied as the design of the building means that the... MoreClosed 30 July 2023
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