Councillor Scott Packer

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the use of land for the receipt and recycling of inert wastes and the manufacture of recycled aggregates at Claridges Barn, Gayton Road, Kislingbury on 22 September 2026. The decision was made in line with the officer recommendation, subject to additional conditions. The approval includes conditions regarding commencement, compliance with approved documents, and specific details to be set out in the minutes.

The Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council approved the reserved matters application for phases 2A, 3A, and 3C at Malabar Farm, Staverton Road, Daventry on 22 September 2026. The decision was to grant permission subject to additional comments to be detailed in the minutes.

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel noted an update on an independent review arising from a Court of Appeal judgement against Northamptonshire Police on 17 September 2026. The panel approved recommendations from this update. The independent review is assessing how and why Northamptonshire Police failed to comply with court orders and subject access requests, and will identify systemic or cultural barriers.

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel decided to note the Complaints and Conduct Matters Update on 17 September 2026. The panel's Complaints Sub Committee recommended that the PFCC address a specific issue in a further review of a complaint and consider improvements to communications with disabled complainants.

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel approved recommendations on 17 September 2026. The panel noted the Joint Independent Audit Committee Annual Report 2025/26.