Councillor Bob Purser
Email: bob.purser@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
97 meetings · Page 1 of 20
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. The committee's primary decision was to grant planning permission for the development at Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.
Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss key priorities and challenges in adult social care delivery, as well as workforce planning within the adult social care function. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.
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.
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
Decisions from Meetings
206 decisions · Page 14 of 42
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
2024/3696/MAF L&H Polymers Ltd 25 35 Crow Lane, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 15th July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to approve application 2024/3696/MAF for L&H Polymers Ltd at 25-35 Crow Lane, Northampton, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
WNS/2021/0492/EIA Land to the west of Brackley, NN13 6FA
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 15th July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to agree with the position outlined in the officers' report regarding application WNS/2021/0492/EIA for land west of Brackley.
Recommendations Approved
2025/0738/FULL - 62 Kent Road South, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/0834/FULL - 22 Abington Grove, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
... the committee approved the application for the increase of a 12-occupant HiMO to a 14-occupant HiMO at 22 Abington Grove, Northampton, subject to conditions outlined in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 206