Consultation and feedback news

Northampton awarded full £25 million from Towns Fund

The Government has announced that Northampton will receive £25 million from its Towns Fund to kickstart a raft of development projects across the town.

Published 03 March 2021.

• Next steps for Northampton’s Market Square revamp

  Northampton Forward has submitted a revised plan of activity to Government which will allow it to progress work on the transformation of the town’s Market Square.

  Published 30 January 2021.

• Council buys former M&S building in Abington Street

  We have bought the former Marks and Spencer building in Abington Street for £1.45 million as part of Northampton Forward’s ongoing Town Centre Masterplan.

  Published 23 September 2020.

• Strong public support for single Market Square revamp option

  Northampton Forward’s consultation on the Market Square revamp concluded earlier this month and the results are in.

  Published 13 February 2020.

• Views sought on Borough-wide control of multiple occupancy housing

  Northampton Borough Council is consulting on a proposal that would mean all property conversions to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) anywhere in the borough would require planning permission.

  Published 15 November 2019.

• Formal consultation on proposed Town Council for Northampton

  Northampton Borough Council is consulting with the public over proposals for a Town Council to cover some parts or all of the existing borough.

  Published 14 October 2019.

• Have a say over new parking arrangement proposals

  Northampton Borough Council is set to consult on updated planning guidance for parking arrangements within new developments.

  Published 29 July 2019.

• Views sought about Jeyes Jetty

  The views of local residents and businesses are currently being sought after a proposal for gating Jeyes Jetty was discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 22 May 2019.

  Published 26 June 2019.

• Views sought on initiative for improving the shopping experiences of people with disabilities

  Residents, businesses and visitors to the town are invited to share their ideas about Purple Tuesday, a new national initiative aimed at improving the shopping experiences of people with disabilities.

  Published 13 December 2018.

• Have your say about the abandoned shopping trolleys

  Businesses, residents and visitors to the town are being invited to share their opinions about abandoned shopping trolleys in Northampton.

  Published 10 December 2018.

• Consultation on the design of future local government in Northants closes in four days

  There’s only four days to go to have your say on the design of local government in Northamptonshire.

  Published 18 July 2018.

• Reminder to have your say on the design of future local government in Northants

  Residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county are reminded to have their say as consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire continues until 22 July.

  Published 09 July 2018.

• Important consultation – have your say to help us design the future of local government

  Consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire starts today, with opportunities for all residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the county to have their say.

  Published 18 June 2018.

• Have your say on changes to councils in Northamptonshire

  Residents, businesses and other stakeholders in Northamptonshire are invited to have their say on a re-structure of local government in the county.

  Published 08 June 2018.

• Share your views on new Bradlaugh Fields path

  Residents are being called on to share their views on the position of a proposed new foot path across Bradlaugh Fields.

  Published 28 March 2018.

• New Rectory Farm play equipment confirmed

  Rectory Farm residents will see their local park undergo a small facelift later this year, with two pieces of new equipment being introduced and a general tidy-up planned.

  Published 23 March 2018.

• Greyfriars development progress to be discussed

  A planning application for the new mixed-use development at Greyfriars is expected to be submitted this summer, with the potential for work to start on the site early in 2018.

  Published 04 January 2017.

• Borough Council opens consultation to protect two historical areas in Kingsthorpe

  Northampton residents are being encouraged to share their views on the draft appraisal and management plans for two conservation areas in Kingsthorpe.

  Published 18 November 2016.

• Have your say: Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan consultation

  Proposals for the Growing Together Neighbourhood Plan (GTNP) have been released and are now subject to an 8 week consultation to allow feedback from residents, businesses and other stakeholder groups.

  Published 03 August 2016.

• Views sought on Northampton Low Emission Strategy

  A 12 week public consultation to gather views on air quality issues in Northampton and the main themes of the Northampton Low Emission Strategy began today (29 July).

  Published 29 July 2016.