Councillor David Smith
Email: david.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
73 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 22nd January 2026 3.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 and approved a hybrid planning application for a significant housing development. The committee's primary decision was to grant planning permission for the development at Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
145 decisions · Page 11 of 29
Strategic Risk Register
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to endorse the current Strategic Risk Register, approve the updated Risk Management Strategy, and note the Audit & Governance Committee's ongoing monitoring of the register and mitigating actions.
Recommendations Approved
Household Support Fund (HSF) 7 Proposal: Distribution of Funds and Recipients for HSF7
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to approve the provisional distribution scope of the Household Support Fund, maintain oversight of the fund with the WNC Public Health team, and authorize the redistribution of any unassigned funds by March 31, 2026, in accordance with government guidelines.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Integrated Alcohol and Drug Services – Adults, Children, Young People and Families
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to commence a competitive tender for a 5-year contract, with a possible 5-year extension, for integrated alcohol and drug treatment, recovery, and support services for adults, children, young people, and families, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Health to award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to support economic growth, they approved the West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy and the establishment of an Economic Growth Board to oversee its implementation and inform strategic decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan Performance Report – 2024-25 Q3
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the third quarter of 2024-25, covering performance for West Northamptonshire Council and ongoing work with Northamptonshire Partnership Homes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145