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 8 of 28
Government consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and brownfield development; and Biodiversity Net Gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Local Validation List 2025-2027
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Response to Government consultation on proposed reform of Planning Committees, Technical Consultation
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Land Availability Report 2025
From: Planning Policy Committee - Wednesday 23rd July 2025 6.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Financial Data
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 137