We want to listen
Thank you for taking the time to visit our Your Voice Matters web pages, which is the hub for our consultation and engagement activities.
It’s vital we hear people’s views on our services and future proposals to help ensure we provide great value services, which are flexible and appropriate to local needs, and help improve the lives of those who live, work and visit the area.
Consultation and engagement is a key part of our democratic decision-making process and ensures that the voices and opinions of individuals, communities, and stakeholders are considered alongside other aspects when we shape our policies, projects, and other initiatives in North Northants.
Please do provide your feedback, sign up to our Residents’ Panel, and share the links with your friends and family who may be interested in shaping future plans.
Cllr Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council
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Independent Living Schemes – new builds for 2026
North Northamptonshire Council Commissioners are seeking views from residents, those 50 years and above (with or without current care and support needs) regarding new accommodation opportunities being built in Wellingborough and Oundle with a planned opening in 2026. These new developments will include 24-hour on-site care provision and are known as Independent Living Schemes (formerly referred to as Extra Care/ Assisted Living schemes). What are Independent Living...
Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy review
The current Private Sector Housing Policy has been in place since 1 April 2021 when the unitary council was created. During the last three years, we have identified areas of improvement within the Private Sector Housing Policy and the need to incorporate new and revised proposals as a response to the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (RRO) and The Housing Grants, Construction, and Regeneration Act 1996. The (RRO) allows local authorities...
Harmonising payment options and the proposed removal of paying by cash at the Corby Cube
North Northamptonshire Council is continuing its journey to align services. As part of aligning the wider customer experience offer, we are working towards customers being able to interact with any of our customer facing offices, in a harmonised way. The ways in which we process payments should be consistent, efficient and effective across all areas. We have identified the closure of the Corby Cube cash facility during the recent pandemic resulted in a behaviour change, with...
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for North Northamptonshire
What is the Local Nature Recovery Strategy? The draft North Northamptonshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is about restoring and enhancing biodiversity across the area. There is a focus on protecting and restoring key habitats and important local native species. The draft strategy links green spaces to improve wildlife movement and strengthen the area’s resilience to climate change. The delivery of the LNRS will rely on collaboration between local...
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy review
We are reviewing our Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, which took effect 1 April 2023, to ensure it reflects the Decision of 11 July 2024 , made by the Council's Executive, to transition to a single hackney carriage zone from 1 April 2025, updated guidance issued by the Department for Transport and operational learning. The current Policy and supporting Appendices can be viewed on our website . We want to implement a Policy which...
Adult Social Care Strategy 2024-2029
The Care Act 2014 sets out the statutory duties for Local Authorities and has a focus on wellbeing, enablement, partnership working and outcomes. It has been key to our approach in developing North Northamptonshire Council’s draft Adult Social Care Strategy 2024-2029. The draft Strategy supports people aged 18 and over as well as young people from the age of 14 moving into adulthood. We want to hear your views on the draft Adult Social Care Strategy...
Have your say on traffic regulation orders
Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are legal documents developed by the Traffic Authority which are required to support a range of different measures, which govern or restrict the use of public roads. These measures include: waiting and loading restrictions (double yellow lines, limited waiting, loading etc.) one-way streets banned turns speed limits weight or width restrictions bus or cycle lanes electric vehicle parking places Further information...
Recently closed activities
Final consultation: Proposed changes to car parking charges at Corby Rail Station
North Northamptonshire Council own and manage the public parking at Corby Rail Station. The management and charges are regulated under a Road Traffic Regulation Order. The Order and the associated...
Calling all Northamptonshire pharmacies - we need your views
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council Public Health teams are completing some important research and gathering information to support the development of Pharmaceutical...
Wellingborough & Rushden Area Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan – Final stage
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) provide a strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements at a local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing...
Polling District and Polling Place Review 2024
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is conducting a further review of polling districts and polling places that are used across North Northamptonshire to take account of new ward boundaries...
Climate change attitudes and behaviours
We are launching this important survey to gather your thoughts on climate change, our six main areas of focus, and your suggestions for actions we should take to mitigate climate change risks in...
Climate Change Framework - have your say
Climate change is an urgent issue impacting our communities, with rising temperatures and more extreme weather events posing serious and increasing risks to our environment, health, and economy. ...
