Your voice matters

View and respond to current consultations, and take part in engagement surveys and discussions.

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

Featured Activities

North Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2025/26 Consultation

The draft revenue budget for North Northamptonshire Council was approved by the Executive on 19 December 2024 and we are now seeking views on our proposals for the next financial year. The consultation phase is a very important one in the budget setting process as it’s essential that we get the views of all the people the proposals effect before we can shape the final plans in February. North Northamptonshire Council’s budget proposals set...

Get involved

Here you can find current open activities, and have your say to shape our future.

Term Dates for North Northamptonshire schools for the 2026-27 academic year

North Northamptonshire Council is now consulting on proposed term dates for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the 2026-27 academic year. The consultation will run from Monday 11 November 2024 to Sunday 29 December 2024. 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...

Consultation on school admission arrangements for September 2026 intakes

When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, all admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements (including any supplementary information form) that will apply for admission applications the following school year. Where the admission arrangements have not changed from the previous year there is no requirement to consult. However, admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes...

Have Your Say on the SEND Local Offer Logo

The North Northamptonshire SEND Local Offer has been undergoing a review and refresh alongside the creation of the new Children's Digital Front Door platform and development of the North Northants directory of services. Engagement work began last year where we reached out for views and preferences on the development of a new logo and brand identity. Now that we are further forward with the Digital Front Door development across wider services including Family Hubs, Family...

North Northamptonshire Council Draft Budget 2025/26 Consultation

The draft revenue budget for North Northamptonshire Council was approved by the Executive on 19 December 2024 and we are now seeking views on our proposals for the next financial year. The consultation phase is a very important one in the budget setting process as it’s essential that we get the views of all the people the proposals effect before we can shape the final plans in February. North Northamptonshire Council’s budget proposals set...

Great Addington Parish Neighbourhood Plan Proposal

North Northamptonshire Council has formally received the Great Addington Parish Neighbourhood Plan, which has been submitted in accordance with Regulation 15 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), it includes the following documents: Map identifying the area to which the proposed neighbourhood plan relates Great Addington Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement Basic Conditions...

Have your say on traffic regulation orders

Here you can find out how to get involved in traffic regulation order (TRO) activities.

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...

What we have achieved so far

You can see some of the things we have been consulting on over the last year, and how we have used your feedback to make the positive change you wanted to see.