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’...More
North Northamptonshire Council has formally received the Duddington with Fineshade 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
Duddington with Fineshade Neighbourhood Plan
Consultation Statement
Basic...More
The North Northants Greenway Strategy has been developed to encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling trips across North Northants.
In order for us to attract more funding from central government to build safer routes for walkers, wheelers cyclists and in places horse-riders, local authorities are required to have a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
Many of our towns in North Northants either have a LCWIP or are in the process of...More
The North Northants Greenway Strategy has been developed to encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling trips across North Northants.
In order for us to attract more funding from central government to build safer routes for walkers, wheelers cyclists and in places horse-riders, local authorities are required to have a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
This consultation is seeking views about the route linking Wellingborough to Rushden....More
North Northamptonshire Council is conducting a statutory review of all polling districts and polling places that are used across North Northamptonshire.
Polling Stations fall outside of the scope of this mandatory review, however the council is taking this opportunity to review all polling stations in order to ensure good accessibility for all electors.
A polling district is the geographical area created by the sub-division of a parliamentary...More
What is a Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy?
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 requires all Local Authorities to produce an annual Sustainable Mode of Travel to School Strategy (SMOTS) and for these strategies to be produced and published by mid-September. The legacy strategy is the 2015 Northamptonshire SMOTS.
In preparing a SMOTS, the Act sets out that the strategy should be formed from an assessment of the travel and transport needs of...More
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...More
Road traffic currently accounts for a considerable proportion of North Northamptonshire’s overall greenhouse gas emissions impacting on air quality, health, and the environment.
By 2030 there are projected to be 116,000 battery electric vehicles (EVs) registered in North Northamptonshire, so it is vital that there is adequate electric vehicle infrastructure to support this transition and the journey towards net-zero.
North Northamptonshire Electric Vehicle...More
This formal consultation is about a proposed primary school relocation opportunity to move into a brand-new school building.
Following North Northamptonshire Council receiving two completed expressions of interest applications to relocate, the Panel met following a robust interview process and recommended that Wilby CE VA Primary School relocates to the Glenvale Park site.
A panel was convened to conduct a robust interview process with the schools who had...More
Are you an upaid carer?
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.
As an unpaid Carer, your experiences are vital in helping to shape future services for unpaid Carers in North Northamptonshire, and we want to hear your views.
If you have any queries, comments or would...More
The company known as Easimix Concrete and Screed Ltd, 304 Station Road, Burton Latimer, Northants NN15 5NT has applied to North Northamptonshire Council for a permit to operate an installation for blending, packing, loading, unloading and use of bulk cement.
Below is a copy of the application:
Application form
Dust and Emissions Management Plan
To view a paper copy of the application documents please email envprotection.BCW@northnorthants.gov.uk ...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has recently consulted on a local authority wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Dog Control to ensure consistency across the area, harmonise existing orders and continue to address dog related anti-social behaviour. Legacy orders in Kettering, Wellingborough and East Northants are due to expire in November 2023, with no order currently in place for Corby.
The results of the consultation which ran from 22 June 2023 until midnight...More
Following earlier consultations with local residents and stakeholders North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has drafted a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Corby, in collaboration with WSP and Brightwayz.
Consultation activities included a series of workshops with residents and stakeholders and a dedicated feedback section on the Commonplace website .
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) provide a strategic approach to...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is reviewing how sport, physical activity and leisure meets the needs, and delivers health and wellbeing benefits, for residents in local communities. The review will support the creation of a Leisure Strategic Framework that will shape the way these services are delivered in the future to support the wellbeing of our communities.
To create the Leisure Strategic Framework NNC has commissioned Max Associates to look at three areas: ...More
North Northamptonshire Council would like to hear from residents who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind or Partially Sighted about the services provided to you.
We would like to know your experiences of using services in North Northamptonshire, and how you feel we may be able to improve the support we provide.
If you have any queries, comments or would like a copy of this questionnaire in another format (including paper) you can contact us by email at ...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is currently reviewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which currently applies to Wellingborough Town Centre and would like your views.
The current PSPO was granted in November 2020 for a period of three years, and an extension is now proposed for a further period of three years, from November 2023 to November 2026. There are no proposed changes to the Order or the geographical area, shown in this map.
...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is currently reviewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which currently applies to four alley gates in the Wellingborough Ward of Isebrook and Victoria and would like your views.
The current PSPO was granted in November 2020 for a period of three years, and an extension is now proposed for a further period of three years, from November 2023 to November 2026. There are no proposed changes to the Order or the...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and partners are developing Family Hub networks and want families to play a key part in improving services in their local area.
If you’re a parent, carer or family member of children aged 0-19 or a young person with special educations needs up to 25, or are expecting a baby soon we want to hear your voice and views.
We have commissioned the University of Northampton to lead a research project to determine what’s working...More
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is asking for your views on proposed new electoral arrangements for North Northamptonshire.
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards. LGBCE is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing North Northamptonshire to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.
The Commission...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) currently has three separate Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) relating to Dog Control covering the former legacy district and borough council areas of East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough, each ending in November 2023. There is no PSPO relating to Dog Control in the area of Corby.
A PSPO allows the council to enforce key restrictions including dog exclusion in all fenced children’s play areas, county wide controls...More
North Northamptonshire Council Commissioners are seeking views from residents, those 50 years and above (with or without current care and support needs) regarding the support required for the future within Independent Living Schemes across North Northamptonshire.
What are Independent Living Schemes?
Independent Living Schemes, often known as Extra Care or Assisted Living Schemes, are developments that comprise of self-contained apartments. These schemes offer the...More
We are producing a new parking strategy which needs to identify parking demand and supply across the region over the next 20 years.
To help us develop this strategy we are looking at parking habits and provision across North Northamptonshire.
We want to hear from you – residents, businesses, and visitors about your experiences of parking in the region. A questionnaire has been produced that provides you with an opportunity to have your say on your parking experience...More
North Northamptonshire Council are applying to FCC Community Action Fund – England for funding to create a new playground area at Barnwell Country Park.
Have your say on your choice of four designs by completing the two question survey via the link below.
Alternatively, you can email your comments to countryparks.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk
This survey closes at midnight, Monday 17 July 2023
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option...More
The company known as Marsh Industries Limited, Units 3-13 Addington Park Industrial Estate, Little Addington, Northamptonshire, NN14 4AS has applied to North Northamptonshire Council for a permit to operate an installation for the polymerisation or co-polymerisation of any pre-formulated resin or pre-formulated gel coat which contains any unsaturated hydrocarbon, where the activity is likely to involve, in any period of twelve months, the polymerisation or co-polymerisation of 100 tonnes or...More
North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Councils would like to understand how you feel about local Healthwatch services in Northamptonshire.
Background
Healthwatch is an independent consumer champion for people who use health and social care services. Its job is to ensure that local voices are heard and that people’s views and experiences are used to improve existing services and to help shape future services.
Where issues are identified they will ensure that NHS...More
We want to hear your views on our proposed revision of our home to school transport policies in North Northamptonshire for 2024-2025 onwards.
In common with other Local Authorities, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is required to provide assistance for travel between Home and School for children and young people residing in the area who meet the eligibility criteria set out in legislation.
The Council produces a series of policies setting out what assistance they...More
North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council Public Health teams are undertaking a Sexual Health Needs Assessment.
We need you to help us improve sexual health in Northamptonshire and shape sexual health services . If you are 13, or older, please share your views by completing our survey to help us better understand your experiences, concerns and perceptions of sexual health and services in your local area.
This survey...More
Permitted development rights allow certain types of building work or changes of use without the need for planning permission. An Article 4 Direction allows a local planning authority to withdraw certain permitted development rights, so that planning permission is required.
North Northamptonshire Council has made a non-immediate Article 4 Direction covering parts of Kingswood, Corby. The Direction withdraws the permitted development right to convert houses (planning use class...More
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is preparing a plan to address the accommodation needs of Gypsy and Travellers in North Northamptonshire.
The Scope and Options Consultation invites views on what should be included in the plan and represents the first stage in the preparation of the plan. As part of this process a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report has been prepared. The purpose of the sustainability appraisal is to appraise the social, environmental, and...More
Have your say on the new short breaks model which was co-produced with families and professionals. We want to hear the views of families, staff and other professionals on the future shape of the way short breaks are provided for children with disabilities.
Short breaks are breaks for children and young people who have a disability giving them rich opportunities while also allowing carers to have a break from caring to carry out other vital activities they otherwise would not be able to...More
