Bob Purser - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Abington and Phippsville)

Councillor Bob Purser

Labour Abington and Phippsville Deputy Leader of the Labour Group

Email: bob.purser@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Planning Policy Committee (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee Council (Committee Member) Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair, Guest) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Diverse Communities Forum Senior Appointments Committee Non-Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

97 meetings · Page 1 of 20

Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

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.

January 22, 2026, 3:00 pm
Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

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.

January 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Planning Policy Committee Committee Member

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.

January 08, 2026
Planning Policy Committee Committee Member

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.

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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