"I was born and raised in Far Cotton and have resident in the area for 40 years. I feel very personally invested in the area, it's community and it's people.
Being Mixed-Race and from a single parent family I am passionate about keeping the areas safe and welcoming for all backgrounds and ages. I am a keen martial artist and have represented my town, county and country on many occasions holding several championship titles. I am a big advocate of keeping our youth engaged with our local boxing club and see such activities as an avenue away from crime towards good health.
I have done work with the Frank Bruno Foundation in Standens Barn and The Bridge Substance Misuse Program on Gold Street. I am also deeply appreciative of our local wildlife and history and can be found most mornings feeding the crows at Delapre Abbey whilst enjoying the woodlands."

"Hi, I'm Danielle. I moved to Far Cotton a few years ago when I started working at the UON in the Sustainability Team. I love this historic district of Northampton and can see and feel the strong sense of community since moving here.

I'm born and bred in Northamptonshire - a small town less than 20 miles away, but since moving to Far Cotton I have settled in to make this place my new home, with my dog, Stella!

"Since moving to Far Cotton 11 years ago, I have enjoyed being an active member of the community. In 2016 myself and Cllr Jill Harris set up the "HMO Action Group - Far Cotton" as we were concerned about the increase in Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) due to the university relocating here.

Cllr. Harris and I also created Far Cotton Litter Pickers in 2018. The monthly litter picks were paused during Covid, but we hope to restart them this autumn."

In 2010, when a house move fell through, I chose a place in Far Cotton in a bit of a hurry. But of all the places I've lived in Northampton, Far Cotton is my favourite. I have friendly neighbours, shops, beautiful parks nearby and good local schools.

By becoming a councillor I am taking on my first volunteer role since I moved here. I don't have much experience, but I do believe that if our new council is to be a success we must all engage with it.

"I have lived in Far Cotton all my life. I have always been active within the community, having been a school governor and raising funds for local charities. Along with Cllr John Bright I formed the HMO action group and the Far Cotton litter pickers. I want to continue doing all I can to support the community."

"I have been living in Far Cotton & Delapre for over 10 years.

I have carried out voluntary roles at various stages during my working career and have joined as a Community Councillor because I want to make the community a better and happier place for all residents in any way that I can

"I have lived in Far Cotton for 22 years and have a deep affection for the area. I took early retirement in 2008 and am a keen allotmenteer and possess a bus pass. I hope that through the Council I can do some good for the area and its people."

"I am a Civil Servant and I have lived in Far Cotton (and Delapre) for over 50 years - my parents are long term residents as were my late grandparents. My sons both attended local schools and I am committed as your Councillor to helping improve our wonderful community for all residents and make it an even better place to live."

"I chose to live in in Far Cotton over 6 years ago after living in different areas of Northampton. I was always attracted to the area by the flowers in bloom, the Rec Centre and general feel of the community. I've worked in children's services for over 20 years and want to make our community happier, safer and crime free through being considerate to our neighbours and I hope we can achieve this all together."

"I was born and raised in Far Cotton and have lived at my current address in Far Cotton since 1987.

Since retiring at the end of 2021, I wanted to contribute to the community in a practical way and was very pleased to become a Community Councillor.

"I returned to Northampton (Briar Hill ) in 1999 after serving 15 years in The Royal navy as a Marine Engineer. I have lived in Buckingham Fields since 2006 and have previously been involved with the In Bloom efforts for many years.

Far Cotton and Delapre has a really strong community spirit and I am looking forward to working with all local groups / residents to get the recognition that the area thoroughly deserves."

Daniel lives in Delapre with his family and was delighted to have been elected as the first Chairman of the Far Cotton & Delapre Community Council. After two years in post Daniel is proud of what the council has achieved in such a short time.

He is an IT Engineer by profession and also has experience working in the public sector.