Background to the strategy

West Northamptonshire Council owns and manages over 150 parks and green spaces which include war memorials, and town and country parks. The draft Parks Development strategy sets out how they will manage major parks and green spaces, and looks at opportunities to improve and innovate within them, whilst retaining what makes them unique and special places.

The strategy has been developed with key stakeholders and sets out a vision (up to 2044). It outlines proposed long and short term direction of travel, including how we will continue to protect, develop and improve major parks and green spaces in ways that not only enrich residents’ and visitors lives, but also enables local biodiversity and natural habitats to thrive.

Your views matter

West Northamptonshire Council wants to ensure that your voice is heard in shaping the future. Your feedback is important in helping ensure a suitably ambitious but achievable strategy; one which meets the needs and expectations of residents and visitors.

The council have identified a range of proposals we believe would improve and enhance our major parks and green spaces, and would like to understand if people agree. The feedback received will be used to refine and enhance the draft strategy.​

How to take part

West Northamptonshire Council would like to hear from local residents, users of our major parks and greenspaces, visitors, local businesses, community groups and anyone else who has an interest in parks and the development of this strategy.

You can have your say on the draft Strategy via email or by sending a letter before midnight on Sunday 8th September 2024. To do so, simply visit the link below. At this link you will find contact information, a survey link, and some supporting documentation to read before sharing your views.

Additional workshops

West Northamptonshire Council are also looking to organise some stakeholder workshops. If anyone from the network would be interested in attending, please email at parks@westnorthants.gov.uk.