Alison Eastwood - Councillor for West Northamptonshire ( Rural South Northamptonshire)

Councillor Alison Eastwood

 Conservative  Rural South Northamptonshire  Chairman of the Council

Email: alison.eastwood@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: South Planning Committee Council (Chair) Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Council

Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 15th May 2025 5.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 15 May 2025 included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a leader, and the allocation of seats to committees based on political balance. Councillors were also expected to note the names of the leaders and deputy leaders of the political groups, as well as the members of the Cabinet.

May 15, 2025
South Planning Committee

South Planning Committee - Thursday 3rd April 2025 6.00 pm

The South Planning Committee met to discuss four planning applications, making decisions on applications relating to the Bell Plantation, land at Old Tiffield Road, and land east of Manor Farm. A decision on land east of Towcester Road was deferred for a site visit. The committee also considered an urgent item relating to tree works at Bliss Charity Primary School.

April 03, 2025
Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th March 2025 6.00 pm

March 18, 2025
Council

Council - Thursday 13th March 2025 5.00 pm

March 13, 2025
South Planning Committee

South Planning Committee - Thursday 6th March 2025 6.00 pm

March 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

47 decisions · Page 1 of 10

Affordable Housing Acquisition

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to increase the provision of Council-owned housing, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of affordable housing properties in Brackley, subject to due diligence and the Chief Finance Officer's approval, and delegated authority to relevant officers to negotiate and complete the acquisition.

Recommendations Approved

Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of Financial Data

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to approve the sharing of specific financial data with third parties, subject to due diligence and legal agreements, to identify potential efficiencies and savings for the council, while also delegating authority for further data sharing within defined parameters.

Recommendations Approved

Sustainability Strategy Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to focus its limited resources on matters directly benefiting local people and businesses, the council approved the proposal to no longer retain the current targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its own operations and by 2045 for residents and businesses, while continuing to progress the Sustainability Project, Investors in the Environment accreditation, and annual Sustainability Report.

Recommendations Approved

Public Health Framework 2025-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 47