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 16 of 42
General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Capital Provisional Outturn 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the 2024-25 provisional capital outturn for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approved proposed capital carry forwards for both, and recommended Full Council approve a £6.52m General Fund Capital budget for capitalisation of expenditure.
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
Connect to Work Accountable Body
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...to act as the Accountable Body for the South Midlands region, the Cabinet approved accepting approximately £32 million in DWP grant funding over five years to deliver the Connect to Work programme, and delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer to finalize the grant agreement and related agreements with local authorities.
Recommendations Approved
Report from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Report of Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Review of the Council’s Key Performance Indicator metrics
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...to provide a response to the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding their recommendations for changes to the Council's Key Performance Indicator metrics reported in the Corporate Plan Quarterly Performance Reports.
Recommendations Approved
Large Housing Projects Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025
...to address financial challenges in three large housing projects, the Cabinet approved a new delivery strategy for Avenue Campus involving land disposals and infrastructure contracts, noted the acceptance of a Brownfield Land Release Fund grant, authorized utility procurement for Bassett-Lowke Hall and infrastructure works, noted the use of funds for these works and a revised planning application, noted the use of funds for design work at Roof Gardens, noted Belgrave House's inclusion in the Greyfriars project, and acknowledged that fewer affordable homes would be delivered, impacting the HRA's capacity for future council homes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 206