Melanie Barnett
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss several key issues, including the Better Care Fund, support for migrant workers, and updates to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. The agenda also included discussion of winter preparedness, the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan, and the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland Integrated Care Board Cluster Executive Structure.
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.
Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November 2025 2.00 pm
Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing management, budget adjustments for the Market Square project, and several annual reports related to safeguarding and education. The Cabinet approved a phased approach to bring housing services management back into the council, an increase to the Market Square capital budget, and the adoption of a policy statement for supporting children unable to attend school.
Decisions from Meetings
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West Northamptonshire Tenancy Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
... to approve the new Tenancy Policy, replacing the previous Northampton Tenancy Policy, to align with the Council's Tenancy Strategy, related strategies, and regulatory requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Greyfriars - English Cities Fund Appointment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to appoint the English Cities Fund as the Council's development partner for the Greyfriars development, authorize land acquisition within the Greyfriars area, and confirm a willingness to use compulsory purchase powers if necessary to facilitate the regeneration project.
Recommendations Approved
Adults Direct Payment Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to introduce Transport Direct Payments, change Carers Direct Payments, and approve the new Adults Direct Payments Policy to meet statutory duties and ensure transparency and consistency from April 1st, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Climate Change Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
...to approve and adopt the draft Climate Change Strategy, providing a strategic framework for achieving the 2045 net zero target.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of West Northamptonshire Council Local Transport Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 6.00 pm - March 04, 2025
... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire endorsed the new Local Transport Plan and recommended it to Full Council for approval and adoption, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, to agree the final version for publishing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 130