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 6 of 42
Update on Place Model in West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to endorse West Northamptonshire's approach to locality-based prevention, including Local Area Partnerships and neighbourhood working, and to realign the current nine LAPs to five LAPs congruent with the five Neighbourhoods adopted by health and the ICS.
Recommendations Approved
Health Protection, Food & Feed Standards, Spray Paint Enforcement and Tobacco Enforcement Plans 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire approved the Health Protection Service Plan, the Food & Feed Standards Service Plan, the Spray Paint Enforcement Plan, and the Tobacco Enforcement Plan for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Restoration of property for service use
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Family Help Strategy for West Northamptonshire 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to adopt and implement the Family Help Strategy for West Northamptonshire 2025-2028, which aims to provide earlier, joined-up support for families and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Recommendations Approved
2025/1448/MAR - Land at Towcester Vale, Towcester
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 2.00 pm - September 30, 2025
...approval was granted for reserved matters, including access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale, for a local center development at Towcester Vale, comprising a convenience store, shop units, flats, and houses, pursuant to a previous outline application.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 97
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 206