Councillor James Towns
Email: james.towns@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item for discussion is the potential creation of a Foundation Strategic Authority for Northamptonshire, which would involve submitting an Expression of Interest to the government. The meeting will also include opportunities for public participation through statements and questions.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of North Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving several planning applications and electing a new Vice-Chair. Councillor Jennie Bone was appointed as Vice-Chair until the end of the 2025/26 municipal year. The committee also approved applications for a children's care home in Desborough, holiday lets in Lilford, and a Battery Energy Storage System in Earls Barton. An application for a 3G artificial grass pitch at Oundle Rugby Football Club was deferred for further consideration regarding acoustic fencing and lighting.
Decisions from Meetings
97 decisions · Page 5 of 20
Application 25/01193/FUL Play area Spring Rise, Kettering
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Application 25/00920/FUL 16 Ironwood Avenue, Desborough
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Close of meeting
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Application 25/01310/REM HM Court Service, Dryden Street, Kettering
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 11, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Review of Planning Committee Arrangements
From: Extraordinary Council, Council - Thursday 22nd January, 2026 6.00 pm - January 22, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 97