Ed Bostock

Planning Policy Committee Officer

Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 6.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council's Planning Policy Committee convened on 19 November 2025 and addressed several key planning initiatives. The committee approved the West Northamptonshire Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025, adopted the updated Grand Union and Oxford Canal Conservation Area Review, and moved forward with the Grange Park Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan, accepting the Examiner’s recommendations to proceed to a referendum. Additionally, the committee discussed the draft West Northamptonshire Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document, agreeing to release it for public consultation.

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 28th October 2025 10.00 am

The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 28 October 2025, to consider an application by Northamptonshire Police for a review of the premises licence for JBS Daily, a shop located at 11 Bradshaw Street, Northampton NN1 2HL. The review was requested on the grounds of failure to promote the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder. Councillors Julie Davenport, Nigel Berrill and Adrian Cartwright were scheduled to attend the meeting.

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.00 am

The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for Whitehills Post Office, and ultimately decided to defer making a decision for up to five working days. The application, made by Rajesh Khunti, seeks permission to sell alcohol from the premises between 6am and midnight, Monday to Sunday. The sub-committee heard arguments from Frank Fender, agent for Mr Khunti, and considered written objections from local residents.

Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 22nd October 2025 10.00 am

The Taxi & General Licensing Sub-Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 22 October 2025 to consider applications for new private hire driver licences. Councillors were asked to declare any interests they had in the items under consideration. The agenda for the meeting also included an item on excluding the press and public from the meeting while the applications were discussed.

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 21st October 2025 10.00 am

The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for Billing Garden Village in Northampton. The applicant, Candi Lewis, sought permission to sell alcohol at her tattoo studio, EyeCanditattoos UK. After hearing from Ms Lewis and considering objections from the public, the sub-committee retired to make a decision, which will be communicated to all parties in writing within five days.