Councillor Caroline Phillips

Call In Hearing, Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 19th August 2025 7.00 pm

The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to address a call-in regarding a cabinet decision on the Sustainability Strategy Review. Councillor Rosie Humphreys initiated the call-in, supported by several other councillors, to enable scrutiny of the implications of resolutions endorsed by the cabinet on 16 July 2025. The committee was scheduled to consider whether to refer the decision back to the cabinet, refer the matter to the full council, or take no further action.

Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 19th August 2025 11.00 am

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee meeting. The meeting included an application for a new private hire driver's licence. The Sub-Committee also considered whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the discussion of the application.

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 12th August 2025 10.00 am

The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee were scheduled to convene a meeting to discuss a premises licence review application for Prahova, a shop located at 5 Campbell Street, Northampton. The review was requested by Northamptonshire Police, citing concerns over the prevention of crime and disorder. Councillors were to consider the application and determine what steps, if any, to take.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 7th August 2025 6.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council Non-Strategic Planning Committee met on 7 August 2025 to discuss several planning applications and related matters. The committee approved applications for 8 Stimpson Avenue, 6 Banbury Lane, and Linfield, Duncote Road, while refusing applications for 4 Ivy Road and 45 Greenfield Avenue, contrary to officer recommendations. A decision on The Poplars Farm, The Green, was deferred.

Extraordinary Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 24th July 2025 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss planning applications and a consultation response, making key decisions on developments in Kilsby and Upper Heyford, while also addressing future planning strategies. The committee refused an outline application for 19 dwellings in Kilsby, despite a previous approval, and approved a new self-build dwelling in Upper Heyford. Additionally, they agreed to send a draft response to the Rugby Borough Local Plan Preferred Option consultation.