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More detail has been published today on the blueprint for the new unitary council for North Northamptonshire. The detailed blueprint sets out an overarching view of how the services will be delivered and fit together in the new North Northamptonshire authority, including who will deliver them and from where, a plan to transfer safely and […]

Following a national recruitment drive, the North Northamptonshire shadow authority formally approved four key appointments on Thursday, 17th September. These are key statutory positions, which will play important roles in the success of the future North Northamptonshire Authority and build on the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Rob Bridge, announced in August. These were […]

Time is running out for those who want to have their say on designs for the new North Northamptonshire Council logo.The survey on the three shortlisted designs ends Sunday, 6 September ahead of final decision on the logo scheduled for the autumn.  Cllr Jean Addison, Chair of the Communication and Engagement Task and Finish Group […]

Following a national recruitment drive, the North Northamptonshire shadow authority has appointed Rob Bridge as its first chief executive. Rob is currently chief executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC). Leader of the North Northants Shadow Authority, Cllr Russell Roberts, said: “we are extremely pleased to be recommending the appointment of one of the leading […]

Draft outline blueprint published In another significant milestone reached today the draft outline blueprint has been published for the future North Northamptonshire council, which will go live on April 1st 2021. The draft blueprint sets out an overarching view of how the services will be delivered and fit together in the new North Northamptonshire and […]

In a key milestone, draft proposals for three possible logo designs for the future North Northamptonshire Council have been unveiled today and feedback invited to help shape the final design.The three logos have been created by in-house designers from the existing councils and now residents are invited to have their say on their preferred design.As […]

Widespread public consultation is today launching across Northamptonshire with residents and businesses on future opening hours for the main customer services for the new West and North councils when they go live on 1 April next year.  The consultation closes on 23rd August.The proposals focus on bringing current opening hours, whether by telephone or face […]

The leader of the North Northamptonshire Shadow Authority has today announced the councillors who will have a portfolio role in the unitary preparations for the new council in the north.Russell Roberts, North Northamptonshire Shadow Authority Leader, said: “This is a key step in creating a new council of which we can all be proud.“The portfolio […]

As part of their plans to transform local services for the future, the two new shadow authorities for North and West Northamptonshire have signed up to the Local Digital Declaration today along with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Government Digital Service. The declaration is a cross sector shared mission, enabling […]

Closer partnership working is the key to ensuring the new North Northamptonshire Council has better, joined-up services for residents, councillors heard last night. At their latest online meeting, members of the North Northants Shadow Executive endorsed a fresh collaborative approach with the existing councils towards managing land, buildings and finances in the run-up to the […]