Paul Hanson

Council: West Northamptonshire

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Local Pension Board (Officer) Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee (Officer) Leader Decisions Democracy and Standards Committee (Officer) Senior Appointments Committee West Northamptonshire Schools Forum (Officer) Strategic Planning Committee (Secretary)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

March 10, 2026
Local Pension Board Officer

Local Pension Board - Thursday 5th February 2026 2.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 2:00 pm
West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Democracy and Standards Committee Officer

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the council's Code of Conduct, proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils, and an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Officer

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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2024/0672/MAO - Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole

From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm - November 18, 2025

... to grant permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement, for a hybrid planning application (reference 2024/0672/MAO) to build 100 dwellings with full planning permission and 350 dwellings with outline planning permission on land north west of Upper High Street, Harpole, including associated infrastructure and open space.

Recommendations Approved

2025/2236/MAR - Land at Norwood Farm, Sandy Lane, Harpole

From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...approval was granted, subject to conditions, for the reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for 233 residential dwellings, associated infrastructure, and landscaping at Phase 2A of the Norwood Farm development.

Recommendations Approved

Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) Annual Report 2024-2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to receive the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report for 2024-2025 and note its findings, fulfilling a duty under the Care Act 2014 and providing assurance on safeguarding activities across West Northamptonshire and the county.

Recommendations Approved

Northamptonshire SACRE Annual Report 2024/2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the contents of the Northamptonshire SACRE Annual Report 2024/2025, approved its publication, and approved the adoption of the SACRE Model Code of Conduct to be reflected in the Constitution, with complaint determinations handled by the Council’s Monitoring Officer in consultation with an Independent Member.

Recommendations Approved

Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to address the need for affordable homes, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Viability Appraisal for the Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity and delegated authority to the Director of Communities and Opportunities to negotiate and enter into agreements with Taylor Wimpey to acquire 36 flats, subject to due diligence and valuations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 183