28/10/2026
📢 Upton residents, have your say!
West Northamptonshire Council is consulting on its Northampton Area Transport Strategy, looking at future transport proposals across Northampton. 🚌🚗🚲
📍 Of particular interest to Upton residents: take a look at Packages 10 and 13, and respond on page 9 of the consultation which relates specifically to Upton, Rugby & Football Stadiums.
👉 Read the consultation and submit your views:
Northampton Area Transport Strategy - Have Your Say | West Northamptonshire Council
📋 In our Strategic Parish Plan, Upton Parish Council committed to advocating for residents affected by match day and event parking. Our Councillors are therefore preparing responses to this consultation, and we strongly encourage residents to have their say too. 🗣️
Upton Parish Council’s Chairman, shared the suggestions he is planning to include in his Consultation Response;
“The draft strategy should specifically recognise Northampton's major sporting venues, including Sixfields Stadium and Franklin's Gardens, as important transport destinations. The document would be strengthened by policies addressing match-day parking management, protection of residential streets, enhanced public transport provision, park-and-ride opportunities and improved pedestrian and cycle access. In addition, a comprehensive wayfinding and signage strategy should be developed linking the railway station, town centre, parking facilities and stadiums.”
🗣️ Your local experience matters. Whether you are affected by event parking or have ideas for better transport links, please read the proposals and submit your own views. The Chairman’s suggestions may help you identify issues to raise, but your response should reflect your own experience and priorities.
👉 Read the consultation and submit your views
