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
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WND/2021/0777 - Outline application for construction of up to 19 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space, drainage infrastructure and associated works (all matters reserved except access from Barby Road). [Revised scheme reduction from 44 u
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 4th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
Recommendations Approved
2024/3961/FULL - Erection of two storey end of terraced dwelling with off road parking and rear amenity space and boundary fence (part retrospective). Land at 35 Deancourt Drive, Northampton
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 4th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the erection of a two-storey end-of-terraced dwelling with off-road parking, rear amenity space, and boundary fence at 35 Deancourt Drive, Northampton, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
WND/2023/0030 - Construction of 68 bed care home and 17 extra care units (in the form of apartments and bungalows) Use Class C2, access, parking, landscaping & associated works. Land To South of Bakers Lane, Long Buckby Northamptonshire
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 06, 2024
...to approve the construction of a 68-bed care home and 17 extra care units, along with associated access, parking, and landscaping, on land south of Bakers Lane in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
WND/2022/0964 - Retention of deposited material and its remodelling through engineering works to create an area of Public Open Space as required under planning approval DA/2018/1042. Land To South Of Boughton Road Moulton Northamptonshire
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 06, 2024
Recommendations Approved
2024/2743/FULL - Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 5 no. person HMO (Use Class C4). 157 Lutterworth Road, Northampton
From: North Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 06, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 36