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 9 of 29
Parks Development Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...the Cabinet adopted the Parks Development Strategy for West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Letting of vacant town centre and high street units
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to facilitate the letting of vacant town centre and high street units, the Cabinet endorsed a structured approach to using powers under Part 10 of the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, aiming to revitalize these areas while minimizing costs, risks, and interference with the property market.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to increase the provision of Council-owned housing, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of affordable housing properties in Brackley, subject to due diligence and the Chief Finance Officer's approval, and delegated authority to relevant officers to negotiate and complete the acquisition.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Framework 2025-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement of a Customer Records Management System
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 144