WNC – Missed a Consultation?

Give us your views on the draft Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and help us to shape how we secure the infrastructure and services needed to support sustainable growth. Share your views by completing the online survey. This activity closes on 21 December 2025.

Local Plan – for Sites to identify land, to inform long-term planning up to 2043, that could help meet the future needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople. Submit a site by completing the form. This activity closes on 26 January 2026.

As part of the developing strategies for the Local Travel Plan for West Northamptonshire, we are asking for feedback to help shape the vision and themes in the draft Active Travel Strategy, Mobility Hub Action Plan and Rail Action Plan. Your views will help shape transport priorities and improve accessibility, connectivity and travel choices across West Northamptonshire. For more information and to complete the survey please see: Help Shape: Draft Active Travel Strategy, Mobility Hub and Rail Action Plans. This activity closes on 27 January 2026.

We are inviting the public, including all interested parties and, in particular, young people, parents, carers, and professionals working with children, to take part in a consultation on the use of smartphones and smart devices in educational settings. The feedback will be used to shape potential guidance. Have your say by completing the survey on smartphone and smart device use in schools or colleges. This activity closes on 31 January 2026.

Each year, West Northamptonshire Council plans how the money available should be spent on delivering services in line with the priorities and objectives set out in its Corporate Plan. Your feedback will help inform final budget decisions. Give us your views on the Council’s budget proposals for the 2026 to 2027 financial year through the online consultation. This activity closes on 3 February 2026.

We are seeking your views on proposed fee changes for taxi and private hire operator, driver and vehicle licensing. The proposals aim to bring together historic arrangements from the former district and borough councils into one clear and consistent fee structure across West Northamptonshire. Have your say: Private Hire and Taxi Vehicle, Driver and Operator Licence Fees. This activity closes on 12 February 2026.

We are consulting on proposed term dates for Local Authority maintained (Community and Voluntary Controlled) schools for the 2027–28 academic year. While academies, free, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, they may choose to follow the local authority model. View the proposed term date models and share your feedback through the consultation. This activity closes on 15 February 2026.

We are consulting on proposed changes to the Housing Allocation Policy, which sets out how social housing is allocated and who is given priority. The proposed changes could affect applicants without a priority band on the housing register. Your views will help shape the final policy. Have Your Say on West Northamptonshire Council’s Draft Housing Allocation Policy 2026. This activity closes on 22 February 2026.