Mark Arnull - Councillor for West Northamptonshire ( Kingsthorpe North)

Councillor Mark Arnull

 Reform UK  Kingsthorpe North  Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group

Email: mark.arnull@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Councillor) Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee (Chair) West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children's Trust Joint Committee (Co-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel (Chair) Cabinet (Chair) Senior Appointments Committee (Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 19th June 2025 12.30 pm

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's annual report and fire and rescue statement, to agree on a work programme for the coming year, and to appoint members to the Panel's Complaints Sub Committee.

June 19, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee

Senior Appointments Committee - Wednesday 11th June 2025 10.45 am

The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 June 2025 to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director of People. The meeting was scheduled to begin with standard housekeeping items, before moving to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting.

June 11, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Cabinet met to discuss Microsoft software licensing, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address car cruising, and support services for people with a history of rough sleeping at Oasis House. The cabinet approved the recommissioning of support services at Oasis House, the implementation of a PSPO to combat car cruising, and the procurement of Microsoft software licenses.

June 03, 2025
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board

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.

June 03, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee

Senior Appointments Committee - Friday 23rd May 2025 9.40 am

The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Friday 23 May 2025 to discuss a single agenda item. The main item for discussion was the appointment of a Director of Public Health. The meeting was scheduled to begin with standard housekeeping items.

May 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) Annual Report 2024-2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to receive the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report for 2024-2025 and note its findings, fulfilling a duty under the Care Act 2014 and providing assurance on safeguarding activities across West Northamptonshire and the county.

Recommendations Approved

Options Appraisal of the future management of the Councils housings stock - update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to bring management of its housing services from Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) back into the Council, a phased approach was approved, with some services transitioning in April 2026 and the remainder by April 2027, with £490k allocated from Housing Revenue Account Reserves to cover implementation costs.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government and social care ombudsman annual review 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to improve the handling of complaints, the Cabinet approved recommendations focused on encouraging local resolution, empowering managers, and familiarizing members with best practices, including encouraging members' involvement in the overview and scrutiny of complaints handling.

For Determination

Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 11, 2025

...to address the need for affordable homes, the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Capital Budget and Viability Appraisal for the Buckton Fields Affordable Housing Opportunity and delegated authority to the Director of Communities and Opportunities to negotiate and enter into agreements with Taylor Wimpey to acquire 36 flats, subject to due diligence and valuations.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 62