Public Service Reform news

• Interim arrangements for North and West Northamptonshire shadow councils agreed by Government

  Plans to create two new unitary councils for the county from next April will now continue within the planned timescales following the confirmation today of new legislation by the government.

  Published 16th April 2020.

• Councillors agree next steps towards shadow authority preparations

  The next steps towards creating a new shadow unitary authority for North Northamptonshire have been agreed by councillors.

  Published 6th March 2020.

• Parliament gives go-ahead for Northamptonshire’s new unitary councils

  Parliament has today passed legislation to replace Northamptonshire’s eight existing councils with two new unitary authorities on 1 April next year.

  Published 14th February 2020.

• Town Council for Kettering to be established from April 2021

  Councillors at Kettering Borough Council agreed to establish a town council at a full council meeting on Monday (13th January 2020).

  Published 14th January 2020.

• Minister confirms decisions relating to Northamptonshire unitary legislation

  The Minister for Local Government has written to Northamptonshire councils confirming his decisions for the legislation required for the creation of two new unitary authorities.

  Published 25th September 2019.

• Minister confirms Northamptonshire unitary legislation due to be laid in the autumn

  Update on the progress towards unitary councils in Northamptonshire

  Published 20th September 2019.

• Second meeting for North Northants Joint Committee

  The latest updates on preparations for a proposed new unitary authority in North Northamptonshire were discussed last night at a public meeting in Wellingborough.

  Published 17th September 2019.

• New websites will outline journey to unitary

  Two new websites have been launched offering a reliable source of information about the move toward unitary governance in Northamptonshire.

  Published 17th September 2019.

• Second North Northants Joint Committee meeting

  The next North Northants Joint Committee meeting will be held on Monday, 16 September at the Wellingborough Council Chamber, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, starting at 6.30pm.

  Published 10th September 2019.

• First meeting of North Northants Joint Committee has taken place

  The inaugural meeting took place on 24 June 2019

  Published 25th June 2019.

• North Northamptonshire Joint Committee to hold first meeting

  The North Northamptonshire Joint Committee, which will pave the way for the shadow authority to deliver the new unitary council for the north, will hold its first meeting on Monday, 24 June.

  Published 14th June 2019.

• Unitary programme re-designed to include transformation of services

  The vision for the new unitaries has also been set out in a prospectus for change

  Published 3rd June 2019.

• Government says yes to two unitary councils for Northamptonshire

  Two brand new unitary councils will be established in Northamptonshire on 1st April 2021 (Vesting Day), the Government confirmed today.

  Published 14th May 2019.

• Councils propose arrangements in preparation for transition to new unitary authorities

  Proposals for how two new unitary authorities in Northamptonshire could be established have been decided by the current eight councils.

  Published 8th March 2019.

• Unitary authority workshops explore reform in Northamptonshire

  Over 100 councillors, senior officers and key stakeholders in the county gathered for two workshops at the end of January to discuss what is important to local communities and organisations in shaping

  Published 8th February 2019.

• Seminars offer fresh insight into unitary councils

  County, district and borough councillors from across Northamptonshire joined up recently for a valuable insight into the process of creating new unitary authorities.

  Published 10th December 2018.

• Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government launches consultation on unitary proposal and announces postponement of elections

  Consultation by the Secretary of State (SoS) over plans to restructure local government in Northamptonshire which could include two unitary authorities has started today.

  Published 29th November 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 31st August 2018.

• Proposals for Future of Northamptonshire now online

  The proposed local government reform submission papers are now available.

  Published 17th August 2018.

• Consultation on the design of future local government in Northants closes in 4 days

  There’s only 4 days to go to have your say on the design of local government in Northamptonshire.

  Published 18th 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 22nd July 2018.

  Published 9th July 2018.

• Important consultation on the future of local government

  Have your say to help us design the future of local government

  Published 18th June 2018.

• Consultation on proposed changes to councils in Northamptonshire will now start on Monday, 18 June 2018

  The formal consultation will run from 18 June until 22 July 2018. 

  Published 13th 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 6th June 2018.

• Leaders of the districts and borough councils across Northamptonshire stress that residents need to be at the heart of any discussions

  Latest reaction to Inspector's report

  Published 15th March 2018.