Councillor William Colquhoun

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee, councillors resolved to approve applications for a new classroom block at Sir Christopher Hatton School, the demolition of buildings at Kettering Leisure Park for open storage, the construction of a padel tennis court at Glapthorn Primary School, and the conversion of Her Majesty's Court House in Kettering into flats.

Council - Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 3 September 2025, North Northamptonshire Council discussed a range of issues, including public health, the appointment of independent persons, and political balance on council committees. Councillors approved the Director of Public Health’s annual report, the establishment of an Independent Remuneration Panel, and a scheme for the enrolment of Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They also voted on several motions, approving those related to planning committees and business rates, while rejecting motions concerning a planning issue in Loddington/Cransley, service harmonisation and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Employment Committee - Thursday 7th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Employment Committee of North Northamptonshire Council convened to discuss and approve recommendations regarding the selection and appointment of a permanent Director of Transformation & Strategy. They also approved the minutes from their meeting held on 8 January 2025, and a funding uplift for domestic abuse services. A sub-committee was established to manage the selection process for the Director of Transformation & Strategy.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 6 August 2025 to discuss and vote on a planning application for a change of use of a property in Rushden. Councillors voted to approve the application for the change of use of 69 Wellingborough Road, Rushden from a dwelling house to a nine-person HMO[^2], subject to conditions.

Planning Committee - Wednesday 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The North Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to consider planning applications for a change of use in Wellingborough, a tourist accommodation development at Rockingham Forest Park, and a hybrid application for a storage and distribution unit and employment park in Thrapston.