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 15 of 42
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
2025/0410/FULL - Steane Grounds Farm, Hinton Road, Steane
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/5554/FULL - The Poplars Farm, The Green, Scaldwell
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Statutory Advocacy Contract
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...to ensure compliance with statutory duties and prepare for potential changes to the Mental Health Act 1983, they approved the procurement of a statutory advocacy contract for a term of 3 years with a possible 2-year extension, and delegated authority to the Director of Adult Social Care to finalize the procurement and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 206