Martin Henry
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the council's performance against its Corporate Plan, review the communication strategy for the Local Plan, and receive an update on the council's financial position. The committee will also receive a report from the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to review internal and external audit progress, discuss governance updates, and consider the committee's work programme. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring the council's financial probity and effective governance structures.
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
Decisions from Meetings
144 decisions · Page 16 of 29
Strategic Risk Register
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to endorse the current Strategic Risk Register, approve the updated Risk Management Strategy, and note the Audit & Governance Committee's ongoing monitoring of the register and mitigating actions.
Recommendations Approved
Household Support Fund (HSF) 7 Proposal: Distribution of Funds and Recipients for HSF7
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to approve the provisional distribution scope of the Household Support Fund, maintain oversight of the fund with the WNC Public Health team, and authorize the redistribution of any unassigned funds by March 31, 2026, in accordance with government guidelines.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Asset Management Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...the Housing Asset Management Strategy, detailing how West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes will maintain, manage, and invest in council homes, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025-26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...the Cabinet recommended to Council the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025-26, including a revenue budget of £67.4m, an average maximum rent increase of 2.7% for dwellings, a 2.7% increase in garage rents and commuter surcharges, a 2.7% average increase in tenant and leaseholder service charges, the HRA capital programme, a £35.6m management fee for NPH, a £6m working balance, delegated authority for financial transfers and capital programme amendments to the Executive Director of Finance, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Finance to finalize and publish the HRA Business Plan 2025.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Postal Services Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11th February 2025 6.00 pm - February 11, 2025
...to ensure continued mail services, including invoices, the Cabinet authorised the Executive Director Place, Economy & Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to procure a new hybrid print and electronic solution for outgoing mail and allied services, including awarding the contract to the chosen provider.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 144