North Northamptonshire Council is looking for a local leader to chair a new group that will decide how to spend £20 million on improvements in the Queensway area of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The search for a volunteer chair began on February 9, 2026, as part of a long-term plan to upgrade local housing, parks, and community services over the next ten years.
The chosen leader will head the Queensway Neighbourhood Board and work with residents to create a ten-year vision for the area. According to North Northamptonshire Council, the project will provide £2 million in funding every year until 2036 to tackle local priorities such as park improvements and social housing upgrades.
Gen Kitchen, the MP for Wellingborough and Rushden, stated that the role is intended for someone with strong ties to the community who can help residents have a direct say in their local environment. The council wants an independent person who can bring people together to decide which specific community projects should be delivered.
Applications for the position are open until February 23, 2026, and the board will eventually include other local people and council members. This investment is part of a national programme designed to help neighbourhoods that have historically received less funding to plan their own future improvements.
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