Prosperity and our corporate plan

From agriculture to tourism, small businesses to large, we will help rural and urban industries adapt and thrive, ensuring communities remain vibrant, prosperous and well connected

We will promote and protect historic buildings, cultural landmarks and local traditions that bring people together and attract visitors
 

We will care for the countryside and natural landscapes that define our area, improve biodiversity and take action on climate change that is affordable and helps reduce carbon and improve efficiencies

Rural communities deserve better access to services, digital connectivity and transport links

We will improve access to parks, open spaces and countryside routes for recreation, health and wellbeing, encouraging people to enjoy and value the outdoors

• Attract business investment and more diverse and skilled employment to the area, ensuring businesses can make a healthy contribution to the local economy through investment, skills development and community engagement
• Support small and medium sized businesses to survive and thrive in North Northamptonshire, such as farming, food and drink and the visitor economy
• Help small businesses and community enterprises access grants, training and local markets
• Work with partners and the private sector to ensure the opportunities of developing brownfields sites are maximised
• Ensure North Northamptonshire benefits from wider opportunities such as the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor and the investment from Universal Studios and other visitor attractions in the surrounding area
• Explore opportunities for devolution of powers from central to local government where there are clear benefits for the local area to do so

• Work with partners and the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) to grow sustainable tourism and increase visitor
• Protect and promote heritage sites and historic communities
• Help improve town centres and provide support to help them reshape what they have to offer
• Ensure car parks and on-street parking approach complements the town centre visitor and tourism strategies
• Promote cultural events and festivals that celebrate local identity and build a stronger sense of local belonging

• Protect wildlife habitats and promote nature recovery of our greenspaces through biodiversity initiatives and tree planting
• Through the relevant strategy, policy and action, ensure that local countryside is protected and enhanced for the current and future generations to enjoy
• Reduce waste, promote recycling and improve energy efficiency across services
• Cut the council's carbon footprint in a sensible, pragmatic way, saving money as well as the environment and support communities to do the same should they wish to do so

• Expand rural transport options and improve road maintenance in remote areas
• Continue the roll-out of better broadband and digital connectivity for rural homes and businesses
• Ensure more equitable access to health, education, community and council services for all communities

• Maintain and improve public rights of way, trails, and open spaces
• Support initiatives that encourage outdoor activity for health and wellbeing
• Work with volunteers and local groups to care for green spaces