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.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the council's performance against its Corporate Plan, review the communication strategy for the Local Plan, and receive an update on the council's financial position. The committee will also receive a report from the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.
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.
Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026, approving the updated West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme and recommending the draft West Northamptonshire Local Plan for public consultation. The committee also agreed to a call for sites as part of the consultation process.
Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 17th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Planning Policy Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the West Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme, and to review the minutes of their previous meeting. The agenda also allows for the Chair's announcements and any urgent business.
Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 8th December 2025 9.00 am
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who also holds the statutory role of Head of Paid Service. The meeting was scheduled to take place over two days.
Decisions from Meetings
144 decisions · Page 22 of 29
2025-26 Draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to consult on the draft 2025-26 Housing Revenue Account budget, a 2.7% increase in rents, service charges, garage rents, and commuter surcharges, the draft management fee to Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, and the draft HRA Capital Programme for 2025-26 to 2029-30.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of Trees and Woods Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to approve and adopt the Tree and Woods Strategy, including its appendices, for West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Monitoring Period 7 - Financial Year 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to note the forecast financial outturn, savings deliverability, treasury management update, and aged debt write-offs for 2024-25, and to delegate budget virement authority to the Executive Director – Finance.
Recommendations Approved
Period 7 General Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Monitoring Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to note the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, as well as new capital schemes and changes to the Capital Programme since September 2024.
Recommendations Approved
2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to approve for consultation the 2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £933.8m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1,866.98, proposed fees and charges, a provisional dedicated schools grant budget of £506m, and draft capital programme additions, while also noting the estimated tax base, delegating authority to the Executive Director – Finance to agree on the final tax base and introduce new premiums on second homes, and delegating authority to the Executive Director for Children’s Services to determine the DSG 2025-26 schools funding formula, high needs funding arrangements and the Early Years Funding Formula.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 144