James Smith
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.
Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 22 December 2025 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget and medium-term financial plan, along with financial monitoring reports and asset transactions. They will also discuss the performance of the One West Northamptonshire Plan and a shared services print contract.
Pensions Fund Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 pm
The agenda for the Pensions Fund Committee meeting of West Northamptonshire Council included a review of governance and compliance, the approval of the final statement of accounts, and a discussion of the fund's administration strategy.
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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Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...noted the content of the Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report for 2025/26, which detailed the updated performance of the Council's housing landlord services.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...to approve a 3.47% uplift for adult social care providers and introduce a new hourly rate of £22.89 for extra care providers to ensure equitable support.
Recommendations Approved
Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026–2029: Proposed Local Delivery Model for West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...approved a local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) for 2026-2029, ensuring its management and delivery aligns with national guidance and local priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Connect to Work and Skills Bootcamp Delivery in West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...accepted up to £1,500,000 in Department for Education Skills Bootcamp grant funding for the period April 2026 to March 2027 and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place, Economy and Environment to oversee procurement and contract awards for delivery partners.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Adaptations Policy, April 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...approved the Housing Adaptations Policy and granted delegated authority to the Head of Private Sector Housing to make minor amendments to it.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 147