Strategies, plans and policies news

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.

• Northampton awarded £1 million to remediate key site

  The Government has awarded Northampton £1 million to help ready the former Marks and Spencer site in Abington Street for development.

  Published 28 September 2020.

• 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.

• Long-term plans for Northampton’s Greyfriars site

  We have released details of a new feasibility study for Northampton's Greyfriars site including significant challenges that need addressing to enable development that gives the town maximum benefit.

  Published 04 October 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 board to drive Northampton Forward

  Key stakeholders in Northampton’s future have come together to create a vision for the town and drive forward a strategic programme of improvements.

  Published 26 February 2019.