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 24 of 29
Overstone Park Primary School - new build
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to approve a £2.2 million budget increase, funded by council borrowing, for the construction of Overstone Park Primary School, aiming for a September 2025 opening and with plans to repay the borrowing through future CIL funding.
Recommendations Approved
Company Governance Sub-Committee
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to provide sound governance and transparency in managing the Council's companies by establishing a Cabinet Sub-Committee with terms of reference and membership determined by the Leader.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Tobacco Control Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to note the Northamptonshire Tobacco Control Strategy and approve West Northamptonshire Council signing the Local Government Declaration on Tobacco.
Recommendations Approved
Horizon House Regeneration Opportunity
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to dispose of the Horizon House site, delegating authority to the Assistant Director Assets and Environment, in consultation with other directors and cabinet members, to finalize the disposal and related documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Enterprise Resource Planning System Cloud Hosting
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to approve procuring Enterprise Resource Planning System Cloud Hosting with the incumbent supplier through the Lead Authority Shared Service arrangements and delegate authority for awarding and executing the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145