Councillor Alexander McMurtry

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 2nd April 2026 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 2 April 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on several residential developments, a proposed truck stop, and changes of use for houses in multiple occupation.

Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including addressing the deteriorating condition of local roads and the effectiveness of highways maintenance funding. Significant time was also allocated to discussing the future of children's services, with reports on the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's annual performance and business plan, as well as the Corporate Parenting Strategy. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to review its Pay Policy Statement and consider changes to political balance and committee places.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026, determining a range of planning applications. Key decisions included the refusal of an outbuilding at 63 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, due to its overbearing nature, and the refusal of a micro energy storage project in West Haddon due to its negative impact on the local landscape and residential amenity. Conversely, the committee approved the change of use of a former veterinary clinic to a betting shop at 139 St James Road, Northampton, and the construction of a 66-bed care home in Deanshanger.

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Friday 13th March 2026 4.30 pm

The Council was scheduled to discuss options for devolution in West Northamptonshire, a significant topic that could shape the future governance and economic development of the region. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items and announcements.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th March 2026 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026, approving three planning applications and deferring two others for a site visit. The committee granted permission for a micro energy storage project in Daventry and a change of use for a warehouse in Northampton to an indoor padel tennis and wellness centre. Two applications for new dwellings in Pattishall were deferred for a committee site visit to allow members to better assess their scale and impact.