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 20 of 29
Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 20, 2024
... to accept the Examiner's modifications to the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan (GONDP) and approve it to proceed to a referendum, subject to minor editorial changes.
For Determination
Declarations of Interest
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 20, 2024
...that no interests were declared.
For Determination
Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy 2024-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the draft West Northamptonshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy 2024-2030 and authorize procurement of contracts to deliver electric vehicle infrastructure in line with the strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Disposal
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to authorise the disposal of several sites, including Former Bolton House, Ridgeway House, land at Dallington Grange, a brownfield site, part of the Riverside Resource Centre, Welford Pocket Park, and Stonepit Open Space, with specific conditions for some disposals.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Building Repairs, Maintenance and Minor Works Contractor
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to authorise the Assistant Director Assets & Environment to procure and award a contract for building repairs, maintenance, and minor works.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145