Councillor Joanne Blythe
Email: joanne.blythe@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 6.00 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025, to discuss a range of issues including the West Northamptonshire Administration Delivery Plan, the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and updates to the constitution. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to smartphone use in schools, regeneration plans for Northampton, and support for vaccine programmes.
Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council convened to consider nominations for Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting was scheduled to include announcements from Councillor Alison Eastwood, Chairman of the Council, and Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group. Councillors were also expected to address any urgent business and consider the exclusion of press and public for certain items.
Council - Thursday 26th June 2025 5.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 at The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included the presentation of annual reports from overview and scrutiny committees, a review of the council's flag protocol, and a discussion on setting allowances for council members. Councillors were also expected to discuss regional devolution, youth services, and support for children in care.
Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23rd June 2025 6.00 pm
The Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss their remit, key priorities, risks, and challenges for service areas, and to develop a work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year. The meeting was to include an overview of adult social care and community safety, with public health and culture, leisure, and communities to be discussed at a later meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
10 decisions · Page 1 of 2
2025/0656/FULL - 5 Blossac Court, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/0163/FULL - 11 Cavendish Drive, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
WND/2021/0777 - Land off Barby Road, Kilsby
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations approved
2024/1954/MAO - Land at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/0802/FULL - 15 Glovers Lane Middleton Cheney
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th June 2025 4.00 pm - June 05, 2025
...to allow the Assistant Director for Planning and Development delegated powers to grant permission for the single storey rear ground floor extension, first floor rear extension, attic conversion, new rooflights, replacement windows and associated works at 15 Glovers Lane, Middleton Cheney, subject to conditions outlined in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 10