Councillor John East
Email: john.east@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 27th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on support for care leavers, the annual report from the Virtual School, and the proposed framework for non-school alternative provision.
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.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 and approved a planning application for an extension to the Cummins Engine Company Ltd. facility in Daventry. The meeting focused solely on this single planning application.
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Decisions from Meetings
65 decisions · Page 11 of 13
2024/5554/FULL - The Poplars Farm, The Green, Scaldwell
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/1463/FULL - 130 Watling Street East, Towcester
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
...to allow the change of use from a bank to a bar at 130 Watling Street East, Towcester, was approved, subject to conditions outlined in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
2025/0410/FULL - Steane Grounds Farm, Hinton Road, Steane
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Rugby Borough Local Plan - Preferred Option Consultation 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 18, 2025
... to the Rugby Borough Local Plan Preferred Option consultation, West Northamptonshire Council agreed to not accommodate any unmet Gypsy and Traveller pitches from Rugby Borough at that time, approved a draft response with added comments regarding concerns from specific parish councils and cycleways, and delegated authority for minor edits to the Head of Planning Policy and Specialist Services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 65