Bid to secure New Town status for Corby

03 December 2025

Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council:

Corby has a proud history as a former New Town and continues to be one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. We have a strong track record of delivering new homes, jobs, and regeneration, and we believe Corby is ideally placed to play a leading role in the Government’s ambitions for housing growth and sustainable communities.

With more than 10,000 homes currently being built or planned, alongside major inward investment such as Nike establishing its UK base here, Corby offers a unique opportunity to accelerate housing delivery and attract further investment.

Inclusion in the New Towns programme would provide the framework to deliver high-quality homes, essential infrastructure, and green spaces, while supporting economic growth and creating long-term opportunities for local people.

We are committed to working with Government to ensure Corby continues to thrive and contribute to the success of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.