Councillor David Smith

Work of the Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Police, Fire and Crime Panel Work Programme

From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 6th March 2025 12.30 pm - March 06, 2025

...to inform the 2025/26 work programme, the Panel highlighted several matters for potential inclusion, such as more detailed performance information, meetings with the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer, community engagement and workforce diversity, protection of vulnerable adults, community engagement by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, and training for new Panel members.

Recommendations approved

West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025

...to support economic growth, they approved the West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy and the establishment of an Economic Growth Board to oversee its implementation and inform strategic decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Provision of Integrated Alcohol and Drug Services – Adults, Children, Young People and Families

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025

...to commence a competitive tender for a 5-year contract, with a possible 5-year extension, for integrated alcohol and drug treatment, recovery, and support services for adults, children, young people, and families, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Health to award the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Greyfriars - English Cities Fund Appointment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025

...to appoint the English Cities Fund as the Council's development partner for the Greyfriars development, authorize land acquisition within the Greyfriars area, and confirm a willingness to use compulsory purchase powers if necessary to facilitate the regeneration project.

Recommendations Approved