Councillor Fiona Baker
Email: fiona.baker@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
87 meetings · Page 1 of 18
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 27th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on support for care leavers, the annual report from the Virtual School, and the proposed framework for non-school alternative provision.
Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss key priorities and challenges in adult social care delivery, as well as workforce planning within the adult social care function. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board meeting included discussion of the Better Care Fund, the Ethical Migrant Worker Charter, and updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss winter preparedness and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Modernising Meeting Room Audio-Visual Equipment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to authorise the Chief Information Officer to award a contract for replacement audio-visual equipment and services for council meeting rooms, consolidating funding to achieve best value and address the risks associated with outdated equipment.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan Performance Report - 2024-25 Q2
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...the Cabinet noted the content of the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the second quarter of 2024-25, covering performance from July to September 2024.
Recommendations Approved
2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to approve for consultation the 2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £933.8m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1,866.98, proposed fees and charges, a provisional dedicated schools grant budget of £506m, and draft capital programme additions, while also noting the estimated tax base, delegating authority to the Executive Director – Finance to agree on the final tax base and introduce new premiums on second homes, and delegating authority to the Executive Director for Children’s Services to determine the DSG 2025-26 schools funding formula, high needs funding arrangements and the Early Years Funding Formula.
Recommendations Approved
Period 7 General Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Monitoring Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to note the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, as well as new capital schemes and changes to the Capital Programme since September 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Monitoring Period 7 - Financial Year 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024
...to note the forecast financial outturn, savings deliverability, treasury management update, and aged debt write-offs for 2024-25, and to delegate budget virement authority to the Executive Director – Finance.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 87
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 128