The Council

In 1972, The Charter Trustees were formed to look after Daventry's charters and town regalia after the change in local government and the formation of the Daventry District Council.

From the 31st of March 2003 a new Daventry Town Council was established consisting of 17 members, who give their time on a voluntary basis and are elected every four years. This all changed in May 2021, when the Town's wards reduced to four and councillors to 16 .

In April 2021, Northamptonshire's County Council and its seven District and Borough councils were replaced by two new councils. Daventry, Northampton, South Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire County Councils were combined to form the West Northamptonshire Council.

Daventry Town Council is responsible for: Allotments, Care and Conservation of the War Memorial, Cemetery and Burials, Civic and Mayoral Engagements, Community Grants, Christmas Lights, Daventry Museum, Daventry Town Council Dial-A-Ride, Hanging Baskets, Market, Consultee on Town Planning Matters, Landscaping for both the Twinning and War Memorial sites, Maintenance of Open Spaces, Public Engagement, Town Events.

The Town Council also owns and manages CCTV and through its Community Ranger service works collaboratively with the Police and CCTV Control Room to combat crime and anti-social behaviour to make Daventry a safer place to live, work and visit.

The Council office and Council Chamber is located at 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT, where Council and Council Committee meetings are held on a monthly basis - see Council Meetings.

Daventry Town Council continuously strives to make Daventry Town a better place to live, work and visit. How we will achieve this is by:

• Providing a democratic and representational voice of the community.
• Supporting and contributing towards the economic and social growth of the the local community.
• Continuing to provide quality services at the most effective cost.
• Continuing to work in partnership with other agencies providing public services for the Town.
• Striving to improve quality of life in the Town.

Our committees have specific tasks and can have delegated powers.

We have a team of staff that work together to deliver the range of services we provide. They can be contacted through our office in 3 New Street, by phone or email.

Armed Forces-Friendly Council

Daventry Town Council are committed to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• To learn more about what it means visit the Armed Forces Covenant website here.

Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire provides information and advice on support services available within the county for the Armed Forces community and their families including:

• Support Groups
• Mental health support
• Benefit entitlement
• School admissions
• Recruitment agencies
• Medical practices
• Social events

For more information visit their website here.

Regular meet-ups for veterans and serving members of His Majesty's Armed Forces. Like other Veteran's Breakfast Clubs around the country and overseas their ethos is mutual support.

• For more info visit their Website
• You can also join their Facebook Group
• Email: daventryafvbc@gmail.com