Councillor Peter Matten
Email: peter.matten@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
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 - Thursday 26th June 2025 5.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 26 June 2025 at The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included the presentation of annual reports from overview and scrutiny committees, a review of the council's flag protocol, and a discussion on setting allowances for council members. Councillors were also expected to discuss regional devolution, youth services, and support for children in care.
Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among other things, they discussed the 2024-25 revenue and capital outturn positions, future management options for council housing stock, and a report from the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee. They approved a new delivery strategy for the Avenue Campus housing project, and also approved the procurement of a statutory advocacy contract.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 3 of 8
2024/4148/FULL - Extension and alterations to existing dwelling. 46 Queen Street Weedon NN7 4RA
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 5th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/5330/FULL - Change of Use from House in Multiple Occupation for 5 occupants (Use Class C4) into a House in Multiple Occupation for 6 occupants (Use Class C4). 106 Purser Road, Northampton, NN1 4PQ
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 5th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 05, 2025
... to grant permission, subject to conditions, for the change of use from a 5-occupant House in Multiple Occupation to a 6-occupant House in Multiple Occupation at 106 Purser Road, Northampton.
Recommendations Approved
2024/2922/FULL - Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey 3-bedroom bungalow (self-build) with associated parking, refuse storage and landscaping. 49, The Greenway, Daventry
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th January 2025 6.00 pm - January 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/4176/FULL - Change of Use from dwelling (C3 Use) to Children's Home (C2 Use) for up to 3 no. children and conversion of existing garage to habitable room. 73, Lowlands Close, Northampton
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th January 2025 6.00 pm - January 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2024/4490/FULL - Conversion of existing property to class C1 – serviced accommodation (retrospective). 105 Lea Road, Northampton
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 8th January 2025 6.00 pm - January 08, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 36