Local Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation

Background 

Nature here is under pressure. We have very few designated wildlife sites and fragmented habitats, making it harder for wildlife to survive. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) sets out priorities, actions, and the places where our joint efforts will make the biggest difference. It aims to make habitats bigger, better, and more connected, and to put nature at the heart of local decisions. 

We’ve worked with local experts, communities, and organisations to shape this draft strategy. Now we need your views to make sure it’s right. Specifically, we’d like to know: 

• Does the strategy feel ambitious but achievable?
• Have we captured your ideas and priorities? Is anything missing?
• Does it focus on the right species and habitats?
• Is it clear and easy to use for delivering nature recovery?
• Do you have projects or opportunities we should include on the Local Habitat Map?
• What are the barriers and opportunities for nature recovery? 

Your feedback will help us finalise the strategy and guide how we work together to make nature recovery happen. 

Important documents

Before filling out this survey, please read the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy and review the Local Habitat Map.

You can also watch the video below for an explanation on what the local nature recovery strategy is and how you can navigate the strategy document to find the information of interest.

Related information

Visit the Local Nature Recovery Strategy webpage and related documents.

How to have your say 

Local knowledge is vital, so we want as many people as possible to take part. Your input is essential to make sure this strategy works for our area and delivers real benefits for nature. 

You can have your say by completing this online survey or by emailing us at [email protected] or writing to us at: 

Ruth Rolls 
West Northamptonshire Council 
One Angel Square, Angel Street (Service Yard)
Northampton 
NN1 1ED 

After reviewing the strategy (document and map) we encourage you to complete the consultation survey. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete.

You can also have your say at the following engagement activities held for specialised audiences.

What happens next 

Your feedback on the draft strategy and Local Habitat Map will help shape the final published LNRS.  

We will carefully review all responses and use them to improve the strategy. A consultation report will show what you said and how we responded. 

Suggestions for the Local Habitat Map will be considered through an agreed framework and panel. The final strategy will go to Natural England for approval, then to West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet for adoption, which we expect to happen from June 2026 onwards. 

This consultation ends 25/03/2026