What issues would you like council to investigate?

What would you like to see improved in Northampton?
That is the question being asked by Northampton Borough Council - but you only have until Friday (June 3) to answer.
The borough council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee is asking for people to submit their ideas about what the group should investigate over the next 12 months.
The committee can look into any issue affecting residents or the town, and ideas do not even need to be related to borough council services. It has the power to hold public meetings and to ask members of the public and specialists to discuss whatever issues it chooses to investigate.

Previous causes have included a review of Delapre Abbey, an investigation into smells emitting from a water treatment facility and a look into the future of Robinson House. 

Councillor Les Marriott, chairman of the committee said: "We want to hear from you and get your ideas about the issues that are important to you.

"If there is public interest in an issue then it is something the committee will have to consider looking in to. It could be something that affects your street, your neighbourhood or even the whole town.  

"This is could be your chance to get to the bottom of an issue that has always interested you, or a way to have decision makers explain why they have chosen to do one thing and not another. So I would encourage anyone who has an unanswered question to come forward and let us find out the answers for you."

If you would like to suggest an issue or topic for the committee to look into then please contact Overview & Scrutiny Officer Tracy Tiff on 01604 837408 or email ttiff@northampton.gov.uk.

Alternatively you can pick up a form at the council's One Stop Shop at the Guildhall. Any ideas or suggestions must be received by 5pm on Friday, June 3.