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 9 of 29
Complaints and Conduct Matters Update
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025
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
Minutes
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025
Recommendations approved
Flooding in Northamptonshire and the response by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (verbal item)
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Work of the Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 145