Have your say on the draft local transport plan for West Northants

The plan has been developed with key stakeholders and details a range of proposals for transport over the next 20 years, with the aim that by 2045 the Council will have worked with communities and partners to:

• Make public transport more attractive and accessible
• Make active travel such as walking or wheeling a first choice for short trips
• Reduce dependency on private cars
• Make our transport system safer, cleaner, and more inclusive
• Improve transport infrastructure and transport services to make them more resilient
• Achieve net zero.

WNC is keen for residents, businesses, community groups, landowners, and other stakeholders to have their say on whether they agree with the proposals in the plan.

A series of drop-in events are being held across the area and online on the following dates:

• Tuesday 13 August, 9am to midday at Daventry Market Square, High Street
• Friday 16 August, 9am to midday at Brackley Market, The Piazza
• Wednesday 21 August, 10am to 11.30am, online
• Thursday 22 August, 9am to noon at The Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
• Monday 23 September, 10am to 11.30am online
• Friday 11 October, 9am to midday at Towcester Farmers Market, Richmond Road

For joining instructions to the online sessions, please email localtransportplan@westnorthants.gov.uk.

Cllr Phil Larratt, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport: “We are keen to hear people’s thoughts on this plan that will help shape the future of local transport across West Northants for years to come.

“Local transport is used by people for many different reasons in both our urban and rural areas, so we need to make sure that we’re focussing on the right things, whilst also considering the impact on the environment. ”

“The plan describes our overarching ambition for transport in West Northants and ensures that other transport related policies and objectives are working together.”

The consultation runs until 17 October. People can have their say on our consultation hub.

All responses will then be analysed and considered by the Council in developing the plan further. Once finalised, the Local Transport Plan will be presented to WNC’s Cabinet early 2025 with the final plan to be published following that meeting.