Jonathan Harris - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Brixworth)

Councillor Jonathan Harris

Liberal Democrats Brixworth Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

Email: jonathan.harris@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Planning Policy Committee (Committee Member) Democracy and Standards Committee Strategic Planning Committee (Substitute) Council (Committee Member) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Non-Strategic Planning Committee (Substitute) Senior Appointments Committee (Committee Member) Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Planning Policy Committee Committee Member

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.

January 08, 2026
Planning Policy Committee Committee Member

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.

December 17, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee Committee Member

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.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Corporate Plan Performance Report - 2024-25 Q2

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...the Cabinet noted the content of the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the second quarter of 2024-25, covering performance from July to September 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Modernising Meeting Room Audio-Visual Equipment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to authorise the Chief Information Officer to award a contract for replacement audio-visual equipment and services for council meeting rooms, consolidating funding to achieve best value and address the risks associated with outdated equipment.

Recommendations Approved

Grosvenor Centre and Belgrave House Agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to enter into a series of agreements regarding the Grosvenor Centre and Belgrave House, including those for renewable energy, loans for H&M and Wizu offices, leisure parking, micro shops, and the future use of Belgrave House, to support the regeneration of Northampton town centre.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 20, 2024

...that no interests were declared.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 144