Stephen Clarke - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Cogenhoe and The Houghtons)

Councillor Stephen Clarke

Conservative Cogenhoe and The Houghtons

Email: stephen.clarke@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Substitute) Audit and Governance Committee South Planning Committee (Chair) Planning Policy Committee Council (Committee Member) Non-Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel North Planning Committee Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 and approved a planning application for an extension to the Cummins Engine Company Ltd. facility in Daventry. The meeting focused solely on this single planning application.

January 08, 2026
Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss several planning applications, approving applications for developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Hellidon, Great Holme Court, and Kislingbury, while refusing an application in Woodland Avenue. A prior decision on the Hellidon application had been deferred to allow for a site visit.

December 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm

The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Provision of Financial Data

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.

Recommendations Approved

Public Health Framework 2025-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Parks Development Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...the Cabinet adopted the Parks Development Strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Letting of vacant town centre and high street units

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to facilitate the letting of vacant town centre and high street units, the Cabinet endorsed a structured approach to using powers under Part 10 of the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, aiming to revitalize these areas while minimizing costs, risks, and interference with the property market.

Recommendations Approved

Safe Accommodation and Support Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to commence a joint competitive procurement process with North Northamptonshire Council for Safe Accommodation and Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, starting April 4th, 2026, for a period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and delegated authority for contract award and related actions to the Director of Housing and Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 130