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 3 of 42
2024/0672/MAO - Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm - November 18, 2025
... to grant permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement, for a hybrid planning application (reference 2024/0672/MAO) to build 100 dwellings with full planning permission and 350 dwellings with outline planning permission on land north west of Upper High Street, Harpole, including associated infrastructure and open space.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2236/MAR - Land at Norwood Farm, Sandy Lane, Harpole
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...approval was granted, subject to conditions, for the reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for 233 residential dwellings, associated infrastructure, and landscaping at Phase 2A of the Norwood Farm development.
Recommendations Approved
Section 19 Policy Statement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Policy Statement and approach for supporting children who are unable to attend their education setting under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.
Recommendations Approved
Market Square Final Budget Position
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to resolve the final account for the Market Square project, the Cabinet recommended to Council an increase of £1 million to the capital budget, bringing the total to £13.518 million, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place to sign a confidential settlement agreement.
Recommendations Approved
New Public Mortuary
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to ensure the completion of the new public mortuary, the Cabinet recommended to the Council approval of an increase in the capital budget.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 206