James Edmunds
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Monday 8th December 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum is scheduled to meet to discuss school and early years funding for 2026-27, including the outcomes of recent consultations. Members will also consider a new policy statement regarding education for children unable to attend school. Additionally, the forum will receive updates on Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring and high needs provision.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss police governance reform, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's public safety plan, and the operation of enabling services. Updates on fire and police finances were also scheduled, as well as a review of the panel's work programme.
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of the Housing Allocation Scheme, the future management of council housing stock, and services for children and young people. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and consider proposals for future scrutiny reviews.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the response of Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) to a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. The panel scrutinised the PFCC's discharge of her statutory functions in response to the judgement. A recommendation was made and approved that the panel should have the opportunity to see and comment on the scope and terms of reference for the PFCC's independent review before they are finalised.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss budget monitoring, regeneration and asset management, and a scrutiny review of Section 106 agreements[^2] and the Community Infrastructure Levy[^3] (CIL). The committee was also expected to receive updates on waste collection and cleansing, and to review its work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Fire and Rescue Statement for 2024/25
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
Recommendations approved
Appointment of the Panel Deputy Chair for 2025/26
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
... to appoint Dr. Carolyn Kus as Deputy Chair of the Panel for the year 2025/26.
Recommendations approved
Appointments to the Police, Fire and and Crime Panel Complaints Sub Committee for 2025/26
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 2025
...to serve on the Complaints Sub Committee for 2025/26, they appointed Councillors Eddie McDonald, Craig Morris, and Daniel Lister, and designated Mr. Frost, Dr. Kus, and Miss Woodhouse as a pool of independent co-opted members, while also agreeing to contact Labour and Green councillor members to confirm the remaining member.
Recommendations approved
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Annual Report for 2024/25
From: Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm - June 19, 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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 84