Councillor Ronald Firman

Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 and approved a recommendation for a speculative commercial development at Sixfields Stadium. The committee also received updates and reviewed various reports related to planning matters.

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.

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss the support provided to care leavers, including the Care Experienced Pledge and pathways into education, employment, and training. The committee was also set to review the annual report from the Northamptonshire Virtual School and consider a proposed framework for commissioning non-school alternative provision.

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.