Welcome to Newnham
Newnham is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire
Newnham nestles 2 miles south of Daventry below a large hill in the River Nene valley of Northamptonshire. The village name is thought to derive from the nearby River Nene. Newnham Hill is topped by an ancient disused windmill and has commanding views over the nearby town of Daventry.
This website includes information about the Parish Council and how we work to make Newnham a better place to live, work and visit; Newnham Parish Council was established prior to 1923.
The Council has 8 seats and is non-political in make-up. Councillors are elected every 4 years to represent Newnham but Councillors can decide to submit themselves for re-election and continue to serve longer.
The Parish Council’s responsibilities include open spaces, burial ground, street lights and setting a precept (the amount you pay to the parish as part of your council tax) for services provided and work for the benefit of the entire community.
Meetings of the Parish Council are held on the first Monday of every month, except August, at the Village Hall, Church Street, Newnham. The meetings are open to anyone to attend. In addition to the Ordinary monthly meetings, there are 2 further meetings each year that are required to be held by law. These are the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council and the Annual Parish Meeting. The two are not the same!
The Annual Parish Meeting is a legacy from the Middle Ages, when local councils did not exist, and all local decision making was carried out by meetings of the whole community. The Annual Parish Meeting is NOT a Parish Council meeting and cannot make decisions. It is more of an open forum to generate discussion and local groups and organisations share information about their activities – it is usually held in May.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council is also held in May of each year, when the Chairman and officers are elected. The main responsibilities of elected councillors are:
– to represent the interests of all residents in their parish
– to offer advice and assistance on Council services
– to decide Council policy, monitor performance and scrutinise decisions made.
Contact Information
- Address
- Newnham Village Hall
Church Street
Newnham
Daventry
NN11 3ET
Forthcoming Meetings
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Council Meeting – 2 Nov 2026
Full Council
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Council Meeting – 7 Dec 2026
Full Council
News
Wellbeing
Brity First Aid Training
Defribillator locations and useful first aid information available here - https://brity.co.uk/communities/newnham-northamptonshire
Cost of Living
Information from West Northants Council
Interim support for households relying on heating oil
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See when the upcoming council meetings are so you can see local governance in action.
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Documents
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that the Parish Council and Local Authority provide.
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Report an Issue (West Northamptonshire Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Parish Council Updates
Parish Council Updates.
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Newnham Village Website
General information about Newnham including upcoming events calendar, local services, village news and groups and clubs.
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Defibrillators
Newnham has two defibrillators: one located at the Village Hall and one at the Romer Arms. Click the link for more information.
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The Link Magazine
Copies of the Knightly Parish Link magazine
People
Clerk – Kevin Carr
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clerk@
newnhamparishcouncil. gov. uk - Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Cllr Debbie Bastin
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debbie.
bastin@ newnhamparishcouncil. gov. uk - Vice Chairman
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 608 |
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| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | NN11, NN7 |
| Dialling Code | 01327 |
| Police Force | Northamptonshire Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Northamptonshire CCG |