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.
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Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th June 2025 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 10 June 2025 to discuss its remit and key priorities, risks, and challenges within its service areas. The committee was also scheduled to discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan, the Better Care Fund, and the West Northamptonshire Prevention Strategy. The board was also expected to review and endorse the refreshed Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan. Finally, the Director of Public Health's annual report was scheduled to be presented.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 1 April 2025 to discuss local cycling and walking infrastructure plans, and a resident access strategy. A report on a housing IT system was expected to follow. Some items on the agenda were expected to be discussed in a closed session, excluding the press and public.
Decisions from Meetings
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Home to School Transport Procurement Framework
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to comply with new procurement legislation, the council approved the implementation of an Open Framework for Home to School Transport procurement, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to update its terms and conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Integrated Community Equipment Services: Contract variation and re-procurement
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve an eight-month contract variation for the integrated community equipment services, re-procure the contract for five years with a possible three-year extension, and delegate authority for final procurement decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to enable the construction of 18 affordable homes at the former Ecton Brook Care Home site, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Development Appraisal, delegated authority for contractor appointment and land transfer, and agreed in principle to accept a reduced land value.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement and Contract Renewal of Insurance Services for West Northamptonshire Council
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to ensure uninterrupted insurance coverage and protection, they approved a 12-month extension of existing insurance policies to March 31, 2027, the disaggregation of specific insurances for separate procurement effective April 1, 2026, and the tendering of extended insurance contracts to take effect from April 1, 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-2027
From: Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to recommend to the Council a Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026-2027 with no changes from the previous year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 87
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 128