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
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider a range of planning applications at its upcoming meeting. The agenda includes proposals for new developments, alterations to existing properties, and tree works.
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 5 of 9
Sustainability Strategy Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to focus its limited resources on matters directly benefiting local people and businesses, the council approved the proposal to no longer retain the current targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its own operations and by 2045 for residents and businesses, while continuing to progress the Sustainability Project,
Investors in the Environment accreditation, and annual Sustainability Report.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to increase the provision of Council-owned housing, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of affordable housing properties in Brackley, subject to due diligence and the Chief Finance Officer's approval, and delegated authority to relevant officers to negotiate and complete the acquisition.
Recommendations Approved
Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Framework 2025-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement of a Customer Records Management System
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 41