Decision Maker: Children's Trust Joint Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   (i)        To approve the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Business Plan 2026/27 – 2028/29 at Appendix A of the report and note that it was completed in line with the Service Delivery Contract and Articles of Association.   (ii)      To recommend that the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Business Plan for the 2026/27 – 2028/29 goes to North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire full Councils to note.   Reasons for Recommendations   •            The Children’s Trust Joint Committee has delegations from West Northamptonshire Cabinet and North Northamptonshire Executive to take decisions on behalf of both Councils for matters relating to the ownership of our Trust.   •            For the Councils to discharge their functions as owners of our Trust and meet the requirements set out in the Service Delivery Contract and Articles of Association regarding approval of the Business Plan as a Reserved Matter by the Councils.   Alternative Options Considered   To do nothing – however this is not recommended. The recommendations set out in this report will allow the Councils to fulfil their responsibilities as set out in the Articles of Association and the Service Delivery Contract.