The South Midlands Authorities Board is a partnership of six local councils in the South East Midlands, including North Northamptonshire, that works to coordinate and improve collaboration between these authorities on cross-boundary issues. The Board's specific responsibilities and decisions are detailed in its Terms of Reference, which are available online. Its work aims to strengthen regional cooperation and development across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes City, North Northamptonshire, and West Northamptonshire.