Councillor Zoe Smith
Email: zoe.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 2 of 9
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Friday 13th March 2026 4.30 pm
The Council was scheduled to discuss options for devolution in West Northamptonshire, a significant topic that could shape the future governance and economic development of the region. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items and announcements.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 12th March 2026 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the annual report, the work programme for the upcoming year, and the recruitment of Independent Persons. The meeting also included an update on the ongoing review of the Council's Constitution.
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to focus on the finalisation of the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, including detailed calculations for Council Tax. Alongside the budget, the meeting agenda also included discussions on the Housing Revenue Account budget and its associated medium-term financial plan.
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.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026, approving all seven planning applications that were presented. These included a mix of developments, from extensions to existing businesses and changes of use for community facilities, to the permanent retention of modular school buildings and the development of temporary accommodation for homeless individuals.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 1 of 11
2025/2265/MAF - Land to the Northwest and East of Sixfields Stadium, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the speculative commercial development comprising flexible uses within Use Classes B2, B8, E(g)(ii), and E(g)(iii), with ancillary offices, subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
2025/5037/TCA - Mountfield, High Street, Culworth
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/1996/FULL - The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/3548/MAF - Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the development of 70 relocatable modular accommodation units, a community hub, laundry, site office, children's play area, and PV battery store at Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton, subject to various conditions and a temporary 10-year permission.
Recommendations Approved
2025/3544/MAF - Land at Former Lings Upper School, Billing Brook Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 53