Councillor Phil Bignell

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026, approving five planning applications and deferring one. The committee considered a range of planning applications, including extensions, changes of use, and agricultural buildings.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 1.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026, approving five planning applications. These included a renewable biomethane gas generation facility, a reconfiguration of the Billing Aquadrome site, remediation works at St Peter's Way and Land North of Marefair, and the Northampton South Western Expansion.

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

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 on land north-west of Upper High Street, Harpole. The decision included a compromise on affordable housing provision and the management of public open space, with a decision made to offer the open space to Harpole Parish Council with a commuted sum for maintenance.

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a report seeking approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's plans for development, protection of areas, and policies for determining planning applications up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.