On 10 February 2026, North Northamptonshire Council published executive papers setting out a proposed list of council‑owned land and buildings identified for disposal. This is part of the council’s Capital Strategy 2024–2028 to generate capital receipts to fund local infrastructure projects and reduce borrowing — which the council projects will peak at nearly £800 million by 2028. The authority says it aims to use receipts from these assets to fund infrastructure without taking on further high‑interest borrowing.
The list covers sites across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire that the council has described as “surplus or under‑utilised.” Some of the sites flagged have community value — including green spaces, car parks and community halls — and their sale could change how residents access those facilities. Many of the properties were inherited when several predecessor local authorities were merged into the unitary North Northamptonshire Council in 2021.
According to the council’s Asset Disposal Policy, disposals are one source of funding for the Capital Strategy, the long‑term plan for local investment. The authority inherited a large and fragmented property portfolio after the 2021 reorganisation, leaving multiple redundant or costly‑to‑maintain assets. Council papers and officials say selling under‑utilised sites can reduce holding and maintenance costs and enable new development opportunities in affected areas.
While the majority of sites are intended to be marketed on the open market to developers, some may be considered for community ownership through the council’s Community Asset Transfer process or via the Assets of Community Value register. Local community groups can check the council’s Assets of Community Value register and apply for a transfer if they can demonstrate a viable business case to run a building or piece of land themselves.
The council’s Executive is due to meet in mid‑February 2026 to consider the papers and decide which disposals to progress. Where sales are approved, the council estimates the process from approval to completion typically takes around six to 18 months, depending on site complexity and market conditions.
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