Councillor Christine Ware
Email: christine.ware@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm
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.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 and approved a planning application for an extension to the Cummins Engine Company Ltd. facility in Daventry. The meeting focused solely on this single planning application.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss several planning applications, approving applications for developments in Long Buckby Wharf, Hellidon, Great Holme Court, and Kislingbury, while refusing an application in Woodland Avenue. A prior decision on the Hellidon application had been deferred to allow for a site visit.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.
Decisions from Meetings
41 decisions · Page 2 of 9
2025/4041/FULL - 9 Woodland Avenue, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to refuse planning permission for exterior alterations at 9 Woodland Avenue, Northampton, including the removal of a porch canopy, the addition of a walk-on balcony, external insulation with render and stone tile, and a garden wall finished in stone tile, due to concerns about overlooking, design incompatibility with the area's character, and adverse effects on the setting of the Abington Park Conservation Area.
Recommendations Approved
Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to address the need for affordable homes, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Viability Appraisal for the Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity and delegated authority to the Director of Communities and Opportunities to negotiate and enter into agreements with Taylor Wimpey to acquire 36 flats, subject to due diligence and valuations.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) Annual Report 2024-2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to receive the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report for 2024-2025 and note its findings, fulfilling a duty under the Care Act 2014 and providing assurance on safeguarding activities across West Northamptonshire and the county.
Recommendations Approved
Options Appraisal of the future management of the Councils housings stock - update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to bring management of its housing services from Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back into the Council, a phased approach was approved, with some services transitioning in April 2026 and the remainder by April 2027, with £490k allocated from Housing Revenue Account Reserves to cover implementation costs.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government and social care ombudsman annual review 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025
...to improve the handling of complaints, the Cabinet approved recommendations focused on encouraging local resolution, empowering managers, and familiarizing members with best practices, including encouraging members' involvement in the overview and scrutiny of complaints handling.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 41