Following almost two hours of discussion, four councillors voted in favour of the plans, with three against.
They added: "We request Amy's privacy in matters of health is kindly respected."A BBC spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amy Dowden was unable to be in tonight's results show."
It has not yet been confirmed whether she may miss any further rehearsals or recordings.Amy was initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer aged 32 in May 2023, after finding a lump in her breast the day before she went on her honeymoon.The now-34-year-old was diagnosed again later that same year. She returned to hospital in August 2024 for further tests, as doctors were concerned about abnormalities in her breast after a check-up.
She opened up about her ordeal with breast cancer in a BBC documentary,, which was broadcast in September.
"It was an exciting new chapter in my life, but finding a lump on my breast changed my life," she said when announcing the documentary.
- a lifelong condition which causes parts of the digestive system to become inflamed - and has previously spoken about its toll on her health."We wanted to mark this significant milestone with a celebration featuring local music and stalls, plus some traditional Maypole dancing, art activities and much more."
Local historian Douglas Goddard has put together an archive of heritage photographs and his collection will be on display in the park, as well as on the Northampton Town Council website.The celebration event, hosted by NLive radio, takes place between 11:00 and 16:00 BST.
Popular London nightclub Heaven has been closed on public safety grounds after a rape was reported, the Metropolitan Police said.The force successfully applied to Westminster Council to suspend the licence of the Villiers Street venue until a full hearing can take place.