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Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 6.00 pm

September 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm Cabinet View on council website

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The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the council's financial performance, housing matters, waste infrastructure, IT systems, and environmental strategies.

Revenue and Capital Monitoring Reports

The Cabinet will receive updates on the council's financial performance through the Revenue Monitoring Report and the Capital Monitoring Report. These reports will provide an overview of the council's financial standing for the period up to July 2026, detailing any variances from the approved budget and outlining the forecast outturn for the financial year.

Housing and Communities

Several key housing-related items are scheduled for discussion. The Annual Housing Complaints Report will present an overview of performance in handling resident complaints, alongside compliance with the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code. Cabinet will also consider the IT Infinity-BRIK Housing Management System, reviewing the revised delivery approach, timeline, and financial position for its implementation. Finally, an opportunity to acquire affordable housing at Hardingstone, Northampton, will be presented, with a proposal to secure 87 new homes for Social Rent and Shared Ownership.

Environment and Waste

The Cabinet will discuss the Waste Infrastructure Project concerning the Brackmills Waste Transfer Station. This item will seek approval for capital funding to undertake structural works to extend the operational life of this essential waste asset. Additionally, the West Northamptonshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy will be presented for adoption, outlining priorities and actions for nature recovery across the county.

Children, Families and Education

The Commissioning of a Coordinator-led Holiday Activity and Food Programme for West Northamptonshire is scheduled for discussion. This programme aims to provide free holiday activities, healthy meals, and support for children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals and other vulnerable children.

Highways and Transport

An update on Moving Traffic Enforcement will be provided, detailing the outcome of a public consultation on potential new locations for enforcement and seeking approval for the next phase of sites.

Finance and Strategy

The Cabinet will also review the Revenue Monitoring Report and the Capital Monitoring Report, providing a comprehensive financial update.

Private Session

The agenda indicates that there will be a private session to discuss matters that may involve the disclosure of exempt information. The specific items for this session are Avenue Campus Northampton and Hardingstone Affordable Housing Opportunity, with reports to follow.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Richard Butler
Councillor Richard Butler Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport Reform UK Brackley
Sarah Hall
Lisa Hyde
Stuart Timmiss
Sofia Neal-Gonzalez
Profile image for Councillor Thomas Manning
Councillor Thomas Manning Cabinet Member for Planning Reform UK Talavera
Profile image for Councillor Nigel Stansfield
Councillor Nigel Stansfield Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste Reform UK Parklands
James Smith
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Last
Councillor Andrew Last Cabinet Member for HR, Corporate Services and Regulatory Services Reform UK Brackley
Profile image for Councillor John Slope
Councillor John Slope Cabinet Member for Finance Reform UK Moulton
Profile image for Councillor Michael Stratton
Councillor Michael Stratton Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education Reform UK Upton
Paul Hanson
Jan Stevenson
Profile image for Councillor Laura Couse
Councillor Laura Couse Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Public Health Reform UK Nene Valley
Jane Carr
Profile image for Councillor Mark Arnull
Councillor Mark Arnull Leader of the Council, Leader of the Reform UK Group and Cabinet Member for Strategy Reform UK Kingsthorpe North
Profile image for Councillor Kamala Guliyeva
Councillor Kamala Guliyeva Cabinet Member for Local Economy, Culture and Leisure Reform UK Daventry South
Martin Henry
Melanie Barnett
Profile image for Councillor Charlie Hastie
Councillor Charlie Hastie Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities Reform UK Woodford and Weedon
Jeanette McGarry
Stephanie Gibrat
Eloise Heneghan

Topics

Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code IT Infinity-BRIK Avenue Campus Northampton Affordable Housing Hardingstone Affordable Housing Opportunity West Northamptonshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy Waste Infrastructure Project Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Moving Traffic Enforcement

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 15th-Sep-2026 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 15th-Sep-2026 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix A - 2026-27 P4 Revenue Forecast Outturn.pdf
Appendix B - 2026-27 P4 Budget Savings Tracker.pdf
Appendix C - WNC Treasury Management Update Report -Period 4.pdf
Capital Monitoring General Fund and Housing Revenue Account HRA Period 4 Financial Year 2026-2.pdf
Appendix A Changes to the General Fund Capital Programme since the approved budget position approv.pdf
Appendix B - Revised General Fund capital programme.pdf
Appendix C - General Fund Capital Pipeline Schemes.pdf
Appendix D - Forecast capital spend by scheme 2026-27.pdf
Appendix E - Forecast HRA Capital spend by scheme 2026-27 2.pdf
Landlord Annual Complaints Report.pdf
Appendix A - Annual Complaints Report 2025-26.pdf
LNRS Strategy Document.pdf
LNRS Public Consultation Report - summary.pdf
Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2031.pdf
Affordable Housing Acquisition Hardingstone Northampton.pdf
CLEAN WNC- Revenue Monitoring Report - 2026-27 - Period 4.pdf
Cabinet 20260915 Copy.pdf
CLEAN Brackmills WTS Structural Works - September 2026.pdf
WNC Cabinet Report - IT project Infinity BRIKS - Sept 2026 Copy.pdf
Cabinet report - HAF_July 2026 Copy.pdf
Appendix B - HO Self-assessment Review May 2026.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf