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 8 of 29
Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review Report
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd April 2025 6.00 pm - April 23, 2025
... public consultation will be undertaken on the draft Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD, including proposed changes to the conservation area boundary, and authority was delegated to make minor editorial changes prior to the consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Resident Access Strategy 2025-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve the Resident Access Strategy 2025-2029, aiming to improve accessible channels of contact and provide a unified structure for service development based on resident feedback and technological advancements.
Recommendations Approved
Housing IT System
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Finance to transfer up to £2.1 million within the Housing Revenue Account revenue budget to fully fund the implementation of the Housing IT system.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for Brackley, Daventry and Towcester
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025
...to approve and adopt the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for Brackley, Daventry, and Towcester.
Recommendations Approved
Police, Fire and Crime Panel Work Programme
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025
...to inform the 2025/26 work programme, the Panel highlighted several matters for potential inclusion, such as more detailed performance information, meetings with the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer, community engagement and workforce diversity, protection of vulnerable adults, community engagement by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, and training for new Panel members.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145