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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Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan

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

... to accept the Examiner's modifications to the Great Oxendon Neighbourhood Plan (GONDP) and approve it to proceed to a referendum, subject to minor editorial changes.

For Determination

Update on the West Northamptonshire Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation (April - June 2024)

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

...to note the responses received from the Regulation 18 consultation and Parish engagement exercise regarding the West Northamptonshire Local Plan and confirmed they should be fully considered in the next draft of the plan.

For Determination

Company Governance Sub-Committee

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024

...to provide sound governance and transparency in managing the Council's companies by establishing a Cabinet Sub-Committee with terms of reference and membership determined by the Leader.

Recommendations Approved

Overstone Park Primary School - new build

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024

...to approve a £2.2 million budget increase, funded by council borrowing, for the construction of Overstone Park Primary School, aiming for a September 2025 opening and with plans to repay the borrowing through future CIL funding.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Performance Review 2023-24

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 8th October 2024 6.00 pm - October 08, 2024

...to note the performance of the Council and its approach to ongoing learning and improvement from resident feedback, which will support responsiveness and de-escalation of future complaints.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 144