Councillor Jonathan Harris
Email: jonathan.harris@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
72 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 8th December 2025 9.00 am
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who will also be the Head of Paid Service[^2]. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and any urgent business.
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.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss budget monitoring, regeneration and asset management, and a scrutiny review of Section 106 agreements[^2] and the Community Infrastructure Levy[^3] (CIL). The committee was also expected to receive updates on waste collection and cleansing, and to review its work programme.
Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 2.00 pm
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 24 November 2025. Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The agenda included an item to exclude the press and public from the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
137 decisions · Page 2 of 28
2024/0612/MAF - Appeal Statement of Case for Land East of Drovers Way, Potterspury
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/2664/FULL - Rye Hill Lodge, Norton Junction, Long Buckby Wharf
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/1959/FULL - West Lodge Farm, Blisworth Road, Courteenhall
From: Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 137