Councillors and committees news

Councillors needed for new Northampton Town Council

A total of 25 Councillors are needed for the new Northampton Town Council, which will be the largest town council in the country when it becomes fully operational on 1 April this year.

Published 23 February 2021.

• Don’t fail credit checks because you’re not registered

  We have launched this year’s annual canvass and registration is vital for those who wish to access credit or sign up for mobile phone contracts.

  Published 17 July 2020.

• Milestone meeting marks next chapter for new council

  Councillors in West Northamptonshire have the chance to work together on a ‘fresh start and bright future’ for residents as part of the new shadow authority which met last night.

  Published 03 June 2020.

• Shadow authorities set to meet for first time in early June

  Two new Northants shadow authorities will hold their first meetings early next month as preparations progress to create the North and West Northamptonshire unitary councils on 1 April next year.

  Published 22 May 2020.

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  A New Mayor for Northampton 2020

  Northampton Borough Council held its annual Full Council and Mayormaking meeting today via video conference.

  Published 21 May 2020.

• Councillors agree next steps towards shadow authority preparations

  Councillors have agreed the next steps that start putting into practice the new legislation to create a West Northamptonshire unitary authority.

  Published 05 March 2020.

• 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.

• Council committee looking for new member

  An opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual to join Northampton Borough Council's Standards Committee.

  Published 10 October 2019.

• Unitary programme re-designed to include transformation of services

  Following the announcement that two brand new unitary councils will be established in Northamptonshire on 1 April 2021, the eight councils involved have agreed a way forward to deliver a programme that will see better-quality service delivery across the county.

  Published 03 June 2019.

• A New Mayor for Northampton 2019

  The Guildhall is hosting a ceremony to mark the new Mayor of Northampton taking office on Thursday 16 May.

  Published 15 May 2019.

• Make some noise for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia

  Local residents and businesses are invited to come together at The Guildhall on Friday 17 May to show their support for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

  Published 13 May 2019.

• First West Northamptonshire Joint Committee takes place

  The first meeting of the West Northamptonshire Joint Committee was held at Northampton’s Guildhall last night (Tuesday 26 March).

  Published 27 March 2019.

• West Northamptonshire Joint Committee to hold first meeting

  A new Joint Committee for West Northamptonshire is set to meet for the first time at Northampton Guildhall from 6pm on Tuesday 26 March.

  Published 16 March 2019.

• New member wanted for Council’s Standards Committee

  An opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual to join Northampton Borough Council's Standards Committee.

  Published 21 December 2018.

• Input into the Overview and Scrutiny Committee work plan

  Northampton businesses and residents are invited to input ideas for Northampton Borough Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee work plan for the next 12 months.

  Published 14 December 2018.

• Preparatory work under way while Secretary of State's decision is awaited

  Chief executives and leaders of the eight councils in Northamptonshire are now meeting weekly in order to prepare for the possible creation of two new authorities in the county.

  Published 01 October 2018.

• Local government reform proposal agreed by majority of Northamptonshire councils

  A proposal for local government reform in Northamptonshire has been agreed by seven out of eight councils in the county.

  Published 31 August 2018.

• Consultation on proposed changes to councils in Northamptonshire will now start on Monday, 18 June

  Consultation on a re-structure of local government in Northamptonshire will now start on Monday, 18 June.

  Published 12 June 2018.

• Commemorating Oak Apple Day in Northampton 2018

  Oak Apple Day will be commemorated in Northampton with a special thanksgiving ceremony at 11.30am on Tuesday, 29 May, at All Saints’ Church.

  Published 24 May 2018.

• Royal wedding to be marked with tree planting

  The Mayor Elect of Northampton, Councillor Tony Ansell, will be planting a tree in Abington Park on Saturday,19 May, to mark the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

  Published 16 May 2018.

• Northampton’s new Mayor to be welcomed at Guildhall ceremony

  A ceremony to welcome Northampton’s new Mayor into office will take place at the Guildhall on Thursday, 17 May.

  Published 14 May 2018.

• Scrutiny panels decided for this year

  Homelessness and rough sleepers, the relocation of the University of Northampton into the town centre and Northampton post unitary will be investigated by scrutiny panels during 2018/2019.

  Published 11 May 2018.

• George Candler named as Northampton Borough Council’s new chief executive

  Northampton Borough Council is excited to announce that it has appointed George Candler as its new chief executive.

  Published 20 February 2018.

• Independent Chair sought for key Borough Council Committee 2018

  The Audit Committee oversees all processes for risk, control and governance. The purpose of the Audit Committee is to provide independent assurance and to support strong financial management and good governance.

  Published 11 January 2018.

• Highlighting issues that matter to you 2017- v2

  Northampton Borough Council is inviting residents to put forward their ideas for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee to investigate over the next 12 months.

  Published 19 December 2017.

• Borough Council committed to supporting those with terminal diagnosis

  Northampton Borough Council is set to sign a new charter showing its commitment to supporting employees who become terminally ill.

  Published 25 October 2017.

• Parish Councillors wanted for Council committee

  Northampton Borough Council is looking for two proactive Parish Councillors to join their Standards Committee.

  Published 18 October 2017.

• Independent Chair sought for key Borough Council Committee 2017

  Northampton Borough Council is seeking an independent chair for one of its foremost Committees.

  Published 05 October 2017.

• Share your views on culture and tourism in the town

  Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on culture and tourism in Northampton, this September and October.

  Published 21 September 2017.

• Top town suggestions to be scrutinised this year

  Culture and tourism, cemeteries and a dementia friendly town topped the list of suggestions made for the Council’s scrutiny panels to investigate during 2017.

  Published 15 August 2017.

• Council committee looking for new members

  An opportunity has arisen for a proactive individual to join Northampton Borough Council's Standards Committee.

  Published 07 August 2017.

• Call for co-opted Members to join Council Standards Committee

  Northampton Borough Council is calling for local people with an interest in local issues to join its Standards Committee.

  Published 15 May 2017.

• Take a minute to update your electoral register details

  Each year we have to check who is living at each property in the borough for the purpose of updating the electoral register – this process is known as the Annual Canvass.

  Published 15 August 2016.

• Borough Council Leader Announces New Cabinet Roles

  Councillor Mary Markham, Leader of Northampton Borough Council, has announced a number of changes to her Cabinet, with three Cabinet members taking on new roles.

  Published 17 May 2016.

• Highlighting the issues that matter to you

  Over the next year councillors from Northampton Borough Council will be conducting detailed investigations of a range of issues suggested by residents.

  Published 04 January 2016.