Councillor James Towns
Email: james.towns@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 08 April 2026 to consider three planning applications. Decisions were made to grant planning permission for all three applications, subject to various conditions.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Wednesday 18th March, 2026 6.00 pm, NEW
The Council has approved the submission of an Expression of Interest to create a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, in collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council. This decision was made to ensure the area benefits from devolution and secures greater powers and investment.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving plans for a children's care home in Desborough, holiday lets in Lilford, and a battery energy storage system in Earls Barton. The committee also granted listed building consent for re-roofing works at The Old Watermill in Brigstock, and deferred a decision on Oundle Rugby Football Club's proposed 3G pitch.
Council - Thursday 5th March, 2026 6.00 pm
The Council meeting on 05 March 2026 saw the approval of changes to political balance on committees, ensuring representation aligns with the council's current makeup following recent member changes. Key decisions also included the approval of the Corporate Parenting Strategy, a vital framework for supporting children in care and care-experienced young people, and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, a statutory requirement for transparency in council remuneration.
Budget Council, Council - Thursday 19th February, 2026 10.00 am
North Northamptonshire Council convened for a Budget Council meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, where key financial decisions were made, including the approval of the General Fund Final Budget for 2026-27, the Housing Revenue Account Final Budget for 2026-27, and the Treasury Management Strategy. The meeting also saw the approval of changes to political balance on council committees.
Decisions from Meetings
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Application NE/24/01223/FUL - Former Estate Officer, Lilford, Peterborough
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to grant planning permission for five holiday lets at the Former Estate Office, Lilford, Peterborough on 11 March 2026. The Executive Director of Place and Economy was given delegated powers to approve the development subject to a financial contribution towards the Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Programme and the conditions outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Members' declaration of interest (if any)
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 11 March 2026 that no declarations of interest were made, members confirmed they were attending with an open mind, and no site visits had been undertaken.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided on 11 March 2026 to appoint Councillor Jennie Bone as vice-chair. This appointment is effective until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
NE/25/00627-FUL - Oundle Rugby Football Club - Oundle
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council deferred the application for Oundle Rugby Football Club on 11 March 2026. The decision was to defer for further consideration of acoustic fencing and lighting by Environmental Protection.
Recommendations Approved
Application NW/25/00360/FUL - 301 Grendon Road, Earls Barton
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the application for a Battery Energy Storage System at 301 Grendon Road, Earls Barton on 11 March 2026. The decision was made subject to conditions outlined in the report and delegated authority to the assistant director for planning to approve any necessary amendments to these conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 97