Councillor Christine Ware

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

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

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026, approving all seven planning applications that were presented. These included a mix of developments, from extensions to existing businesses and changes of use for community facilities, to the permanent retention of modular school buildings and the development of temporary accommodation for homeless individuals.

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 and approved a planning application for an extension to the Cummins Engine Company Ltd. facility in Daventry. The meeting focused solely on this single planning application.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss several planning applications, approving applications for developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Hellidon, Great Holme Court, and Kislingbury, while refusing an application in Woodland Avenue. A prior decision on the Hellidon application had been deferred to allow for a site visit.