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 21 of 29
Provision of a Body Storage and Transport Service for University Hospitals Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to recommend a £0.75 million capital budget to Council for body storage and delegate procurement authority for temporary facilities to specified officers, supporting a proposed agreement with University Hospitals Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Climate Change Strategy - Approval to Consult
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the draft Climate Change Strategy for the purpose of consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Sustainability Report 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to publish the annual Sustainability Report for 2023/24, noting that it is a retrospective report and does not make any new commitments.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to commence an 8-week public consultation on the proposed introduction of a West Northamptonshire Council Direct Payments Policy, including Transport Direct Payments and changes to Carers Direct Payments, to meet statutory duties and gather feedback for policy creation and implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Homes Delivery Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, delegating final changes to the Director of Communities & Opportunities in consultation with relevant parties before its launch.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145