Councillor William Colquhoun
Email: william.colquhoun@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
During the meeting of North Northamptonshire Council, held on 11 December 2025, councillors approved the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-25, the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and the terms of reference for a Community Governance Review. They also agreed to introduce council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, and set the council tax base for 2026/27.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss three planning applications, including a controversial proposal to modify an agreement for retail provision at the Stanton Cross development. The committee refused the modification to the Stanton Cross agreement, but approved the applications for a house extension in Raunds and a classroom replacement at Millbrook Junior School in Kettering, subject to conditions and further review.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a residential development in Wellingborough and a non-material amendment to an industrial development in Corby. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. Councillor Jennie Bone was also elected as vice-chair of the committee.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for a nursery in Rushden, a property in Kettering, and land in Braybrooke. The committee approved the application for residential development at Jack And Jill Nursery, Rushden, subject to a condition regarding fencing. They also approved the change of use of a retail unit to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Kettering, and the construction of five dwellings in Braybrooke.
Decisions from Meetings
120 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028
From: Licensing and Appeals Committee - Tuesday 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 14, 2025
...to recommend the adoption of the draft Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2025-2028 to the Executive and Council, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy to make minor corrections to the policy.
Recommendations Approved
Political Balance on Council Committees
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
English Devolution White Paper & the Creation of Strategic Authorities
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 9th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Selection and Appointment of a permanent Director of Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer designation)
From: Employment Committee - Wednesday 8th January, 2025 5.00 pm - January 08, 2025
...to establish a politically balanced sub-committee to interview applicants and recommend a candidate for the position of Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer designation) to the Full Council for final approval, also agreeing on the sub-committee's membership, stakeholder panels, and delegated authority for longlisting and shortlisting applicants.
For Determination
Minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2024.
From: Employment Committee - Wednesday 8th January, 2025 5.00 pm - January 08, 2025
...to treat all staff fairly and equally, the committee unanimously approved applying the 2024-25 National Pay Agreements to North Northamptonshire Council employees on local terms and conditions, uplifting their salaries by the same value as the respective national pay award.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 120