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 25 of 29
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership Annual Report for 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to receive and note the findings of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Annual Report 2023-24.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to recommend to the Council a continuation of the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025-2026, with minor adjustments for annual benefits uprating.
Recommendations Approved
Police, Fire and Crime Panel Work Programme
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th September 2024 1.00 pm - September 19, 2024
Recommendations approved
Minutes
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th September 2024 1.00 pm - September 19, 2024
Recommendations approved
Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Delivery Update
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th September 2024 1.00 pm - September 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145