Paul Hanson

Council: West Northamptonshire

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Local Pension Board (Officer) Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee (Officer) Leader Decisions Democracy and Standards Committee (Officer) Senior Appointments Committee West Northamptonshire Schools Forum (Officer) Strategic Planning Committee (Secretary)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

March 10, 2026
Cabinet Officer

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.

December 22, 2025
West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Monday 8th December 2025 2.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum met to discuss school and early years funding for the 2026-27 financial year, agreeing to increase the amount of funding passed directly to early years providers, and to continue transferring 0.5% of funding from the schools block to the high needs block. The forum also reviewed and approved the updated West Northamptonshire Council Section 19 Policy Statement, which outlines the council's duty to provide education for children unable to attend school. The Schools Forum also noted updates on the Schools White Paper, the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring for 2025-26, and high needs provision.

December 08, 2025
Council Officer

Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm

The council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, in The Great Hall at The Guildhall, Northampton.

November 27, 2025
Strategic Planning Committee Secretary

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 3.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council's Strategic Planning Committee convened on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, to discuss and decide on two major planning applications in Harpole. Both applications, concerning land at Norwood Farm and land north west of Upper High Street, were approved in line with officer recommendations, subject to conditions.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Microsoft Software Licensing

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to ensure continued access to Microsoft software and support for West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, the Executive Director of Resources was authorised to procure and award a contract to an authorised supplier via an Enterprise Service Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

WNC (Car Cruising) Public Spaces Protection Order 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to make a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for three years to address anti-social vehicle-related activities, such as car cruising, throughout West Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Resident Access Strategy 2025-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025

...to approve the Resident Access Strategy 2025-2029, aiming to improve accessible channels of contact and provide a unified structure for service development based on resident feedback and technological advancements.

Recommendations Approved

Housing IT System

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025

...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Finance to transfer up to £2.1 million within the Housing Revenue Account revenue budget to fully fund the implementation of the Housing IT system.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for Brackley, Daventry and Towcester

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 6.00 pm - April 01, 2025

...to approve and adopt the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for Brackley, Daventry, and Towcester.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 176