Diana Davies
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 12.30 pm
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.
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.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's (PFCC) Public Safety Plan, the operation of enabling services, and financial updates for both the Fire and Rescue Authority and policing. The panel endorsed the latest version of its work programme, with the addition of topics including the impact of street drug dealing and police governance reform proposals. The panel also requested reports on the outcomes of a conference on violence against women and girls, further information on victims of violent crime, and updates on performance against the Public Safety Plan.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the response of Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) to a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. The panel scrutinised the PFCC's discharge of her statutory functions in response to the judgement. A recommendation was made and approved that the panel should have the opportunity to see and comment on the scope and terms of reference for the PFCC's independent review before they are finalised.
Decisions from Meetings
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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report for 2024/25
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
Recommendations approved
Police, Fire and Crime Panel Work Programme 2025/26 and operating arrangements
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
...the Panel agreed to a draft work programme for 2025/26 to be considered in September 2025, prioritizing shared enabling services, victim and witness services, PFCC accountability for recruitment and retention, and domestic abuse and violence, while also agreeing to online pre-meetings and continued membership in relevant networks.
Recommendations approved
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Fire and Rescue Statement for 2024/25
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
Recommendations approved
Appointments to the Police, Fire and and Crime Panel Complaints Sub Committee for 2025/26
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
...to serve on the Complaints Sub Committee for 2025/26, they appointed Councillors Eddie McDonald, Craig Morris, and Daniel Lister, and designated Mr. Frost, Dr. Kus, and Miss Woodhouse as a pool of independent co-opted members, while also agreeing to contact Labour and Green councillor members to confirm the remaining member.
Recommendations approved
Appointment of the Panel Chair for 2025/26
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Mark Arnull as Chair of the Panel for the 2025/26 period.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 88