Councillor Phil Bignell

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss a major planning application for commercial development at Sixfields Stadium. The committee approved the recommendations for the application, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 6.00 pm

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss proposals for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area, updates to planning application validation requirements, and the council's response to government reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework. The meeting agenda also included a review of planning application validation requirements for the period 2026-2028.

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.