Councillor Bob Purser
Email: bob.purser@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
93 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 2.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss planning applications, including developments at a car park at Northampton Railway Station, Towcester Vale, and the Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange. The committee will also confirm the minutes of previous meetings held on 21 October 2025 and 18 November 2025.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss adult social care performance, workforce planning, and preventative measures. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's Planning Policy Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and addressed several key planning initiatives. The committee approved the West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025, adopted the updated Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review, and moved forward with the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan, accepting the Examiner’s recommendations to proceed to a referendum. Additionally, the committee discussed the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, agreeing to release it for public consultation.
Decisions from Meetings
203 decisions · Page 38 of 41
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership Annual Report for 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to receive and note the findings of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Annual Report 2023-24.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to recommend to the Council a continuation of the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025-2026, with minor adjustments for annual benefits uprating.
Recommendations Approved
Response to Government consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system and the implications for the planning service
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 18th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Northampton Town Centre Strategic Regeneration Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve the acquisition of the Corn Exchange and recommend to the Council the establishment of a capital budget for the acquisition, delegating authority to finalize the purchase.
Recommendations Approved
Re-commissioning of the Carer Support model
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to procure a carer support contract for unpaid carers for an initial term of 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years, and delegated authority for the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 93
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 203