Decision made to sell off several sites across North Northamptonshire

It's an early step in the council's multi-step plan to help regenerate town centres

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 18th Feb 2026

North Northamptonshire Council has agreed to sell sites in Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden and Desborough as the first move in a wider regeneration plan.

The aim is to bring new jobs and better housing to the area by making use of land the council no longer needs.

The sites include:

  • Jackson’s Lane Car Park, Wellingborough
  • Saunders Close Land, Kettering
  • Land at the corner of Rectory Rd, Rushden 
  • Phase 2 Glenvale Park, Wellingborough
  • Beech Close, Desborough

The council said: "As a council, we are continuously reviewing our portfolio to ensure it remains value for money, whilst meeting our objectives."

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