Help shape the future of Northampton town centre

Overview

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, such as Market Square, Greyfriars, Castle Park, and the redevelopment of the former M&S and BHS stores, aiming to provide a joined-up approach to future investment. 

The plan is structured around six ambitions: 

• A walkable, better-connected town
• A revitalised riverside for leisure and nature
• Heritage buildings brought back to life
• New homes and neighbourhoods that support town centre living
• More and better spaces for local businesses
• A cultural and social hub that gives people more reasons to visit

Town centre living is a key theme, supporting local shops, improving pedestrian and cycling routes and increasing the vibrancy of the town centre. The plan includes ideas for a range of housing types including homes for families, older people and young professionals on currently underused or vacant sites. Any future housing would be developed with design quality, green space and local infrastructure in mind. 

How you can get involved 

A new website has been launched at northamptonforward.com, where people can: 

• View the emerging masterplan proposals
• Explore key areas and ideas
• Complete a short survey to give their feedback 

Engagement is open until Sunday 10 August, and all responses will help shape the final version of the masterplan, due to be published later this year. 

Feedback from this first stage will inform a revised plan and action strategy to support long-term transformation, aligned with the priorities of our communities. 

Please help spread the word and encourage people in your networks - whether residents, business owners, or regular visitors - to take part and share their views.