Councillor Phil Bignell

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 3.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026, approving a reserved matters application for 295 new homes at Dallington Grange, Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. The committee also considered and approved several other planning applications, including significant developments at Billing Aquadrome and the Northampton South Western Expansion.

Pensions Fund Committee - Monday 16th March 2026 6.00 pm

The Pensions Fund Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and administrative matters concerning the Northamptonshire Pension Fund. Key agenda items included the approval of the Annual Business Plan and Medium-Term Strategy, a review of the Governance and Compliance Report, and updates on the Pension Dashboard and Communications Plan.

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Friday 13th March 2026 4.30 pm

The Council was scheduled to discuss options for devolution in West Northamptonshire, a significant topic that could shape the future governance and economic development of the region. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items and announcements.

Pensions Fund Committee - Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 2nd March 2026 4.00 pm

The Pensions Fund Committee - Investment Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of investment-related matters. Key topics included a review of the fund's stewardship and engagement activities, an update on current investment topics, and a performance report for the period ending 31 December 2025.

Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to focus on the finalisation of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including detailed calculations for Council Tax. Alongside the budget, the meeting agenda also included discussions on the Housing Revenue Account budget and its associated medium-term financial plan.