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
Get involved
Kettering Energy Park – Masterplan Consultation, 2nd draft
In April 2023 North Northamptonshire Council promoted First Renewable Developments’ public consultation on the draft Kettering Energy Park Masterplan. Following feedback from the local community and other stakeholders, an amended Masterplan has been prepared by First Renewable Developments. Amongst other changes , there will be less warehousing and more biodiversity net gain. Technical documents informing the Masterplan have also been made available for review. ...
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
Local Air Quality Strategy - have your say
All Local Authorities in England have been requested by the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to publish a Local Air Quality Strategy. The draft Local Air Quality...
Kettering Town Centre Community Safety Survey
This survey is being carried out by the North Northamptonshire Town Centre Task Group. This group is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring actions to address key crime and...
North Northamptonshire Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy consultation
The draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 sets out how, over the next five years, North Northamptonshire Council will work collaboratively with our partners to build on our...
North Northamptonshire Urban Green Space Strategy - residents survey
North Northamptonshire Council has secured just over £1.5M of the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to invest in the creation and improvement to the area’s local green spaces, community...
North Northamptonshire Council All Age Carers Strategy 2024-2029
North Northamptonshire Council are developing their first All Age Carers Strategy. We are asking carers, or someone who is supporting a carer, to feedback on the draft strategy. ...
Are you Eastern/Central European and live in Northamptonshire?
If you were born in or originate from - Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North...
What we have achieved so far
Budget consultation
We have an approved balanced revenue budget for 2024/25.
All Age Carers Strategy 2024-2029
The draft strategy will be taken to the newly formed Carers Forum for further discussion.
Public Spaces Protection Order: Rushden Town Centre
Rushden Town Centre now has a new three year PSPO.