Councillor Nigel Berrill

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 21st October 2025 10.00 am

The Alcohol & Gambling Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for Billing Garden Village in Northampton. The applicant, Candi Lewis, sought permission to sell alcohol at her tattoo studio, EyeCanditattoos UK. After hearing from Ms Lewis and considering objections from the public, the sub-committee retired to make a decision, which will be communicated to all parties in writing within five days.

Non-Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm

The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 9 October 2025, and approved plans for a children's home and a commercial development, and agreed to submit a statement of case regarding an appeal against non-determination of an application. A decision on a fourth planning application was withdrawn from the agenda.

Strategic Planning Committee Vice-Chair

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 2.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss and approve recommendations for a major residential development and a large solar farm project. Councillors approved the reserved matters for land at Towcester Vale relating to the main local centre, and agreed the position for the Green Hill Solar Farm as set out in the officer's report, subject to additional comments.

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 6.00 pm

The Council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025, to discuss a range of issues including the West Northamptonshire Administration Delivery Plan, the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and updates to the constitution. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to smartphone use in schools, regeneration plans for Northampton, and support for vaccine programmes.

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00 pm

The Council of West Northamptonshire Council convened to consider nominations for Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting was scheduled to include announcements from Councillor Alison Eastwood, Chairman of the Council, and Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group. Councillors were also expected to address any urgent business and consider the exclusion of press and public for certain items.