James Edmunds

Council: West Northamptonshire

Committees: Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel (Officer) Strategic Planning Committee Non-Strategic Planning Committee (Officer) West Northamptonshire Schools Forum (Officer) Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Complaints Sub-Committee (Officer) Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

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.

December 08, 2025
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Officer

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.

December 04, 2025
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

December 01, 2025
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Officer

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.

November 27, 2025
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Forward Plan

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to note the Forward Plan with the addition of a review of the education white paper and challenge/change around Education Act S19 requirements for December 2025, and a draft sufficiency strategy update and forecasting numbers/place planning for February 2026.

Recommendations approved

DSG Monitoring 2025-26

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to note the forecast outturn position for the year ending 31 March 2026.

Recommendations approved

Schools Funding 2026-27 - Consultation proposals

From: West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 14th October 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

...to endorse the proposals for the West Northants Schools Budget Consultation 2026-27, with the addition of a question regarding the provision of a falling rolls fund.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 84