Another consultation launched to 'review the existing arrangements' of town councils in north Northamptonshire
People are being asked for their thoughts on potential changes to the way local communities are represented through town and parish councils by North Northants Council (NNC).
121 people responded to the initial consultation in December 2025 and now NNC is asking people to review the recommendations drafted as a result.
The council says the review is being undertaken to ensure that community governance arrangements ‘continue to reflect local identities and interests’ and provide effective and convenient local governance.
Cllr Martin Griffiths, leader of North Northamptonshire Council, said: "Town and parish councils play an important role in representing local communities and helping to shape the places where people live. This review gives residents and stakeholders a valuable opportunity to influence how local governance arrangements should look in the future."
"We received a range of views during the first stage of the review, and those comments have informed the draft recommendations now being consulted on. I would encourage everyone with an interest in their local community to take a look at the proposals and let us know what they think before the consultation closes."
Residents, community groups and stakeholders across North Northamptonshire have been invited to take part in the second stage of the consultation, which comes after the council asked for people’s input in December 2025 about potential changes to the governance arrangements for town and parish councils and parish areas.
Feedback received was considered when developing a set of draft recommendations, which are now available for further public consultation.
Example of recommendations being put forward for various town and parish councils and parish areas include changing the number of councillors on some councils, and altering or moving existing boundaries.
Northamptonshire switched to a unitary authority in April 1 2021, with West and North Northamptonshire Councils, the latter taking over the functions of Corby Borough Council, East Northamptonshire District Council, Kettering Borough Council, and Wellingborough Borough Council.
When the consultation closes on Sunday, October 4, all submissions will be reviewed before final recommendations are considered and a decision is made on any proposed changes. Where approved, changes would be implemented through a Reorganisation Order in accordance with the statutory Community Governance Review process.
The consultation closes on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and can be found online here.