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 29 of 29
Children’s accommodation strategic business case
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to recommend to the Council that the Executive Director of Finance be granted authority to amend the capital program to create scheme-specific budgets up to £20 million for providing accommodation for looked-after children, and to authorize the Assistant Director of Assets & Environment to procure and implement approved schemes.
Recommendations Approved
Northampton Town Centre Strategic Regeneration Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve the acquisition of the Corn Exchange and recommend to the Council the establishment of a capital budget for the acquisition, delegating authority to finalize the purchase.
Recommendations Approved
Re-commissioning of the Carer Support model
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to procure a carer support contract for unpaid carers for an initial term of 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years, and delegated authority for the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for a New Service Delivery Model for 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service including proposed changes to the service specification and an outline consultation plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
...to support a new service delivery model and proposed service specifications for the 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service from April 1st, 2025, and to approve the commencement of a six-week public consultation on the proposed changes.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for Hunsbury Park Primary School to take over the running of the onsite early years provision
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145