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Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Household Support Fund (HSF) 6 Proposal: Distribution of Funds and Recipients for HSF6
Recommendations Approved...to approve the proposed distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF) 6, targeting low-income residents, households in crisis, and families with children, while delegating authority for distribution changes and redistribution of unassigned funds.
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Company Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendations Approved...to provide sound governance and transparency in managing the Council's companies by establishing a Cabinet Sub-Committee with terms of reference and membership determined by the Leader.
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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Performance Review 2023-24
Recommendations Approved...to note the performance of the Council and its approach to ongoing learning and improvement from resident feedback, which will support responsiveness and de-escalation of future complaints.
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Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership Annual Report for 2023-24
Recommendations Approved...to receive and note the findings of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Annual Report 2023-24.
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Northamptonshire Tobacco Control Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to note the Northamptonshire Tobacco Control Strategy and approve West Northamptonshire Council signing the Local Government Declaration on Tobacco.
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Enterprise Resource Planning System Cloud Hosting
Recommendations Approved...to approve procuring Enterprise Resource Planning System Cloud Hosting with the incumbent supplier through the Lead Authority Shared Service arrangements and delegate authority for awarding and executing the contract.
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Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023-2024
Recommendations Approved...to receive and note the findings of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023-2024, fulfilling the Local Authority's duty under the Care Act 2014.
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West Northamptonshire Tenancy Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to approve the West Northamptonshire Tenancy Strategy 2024-2029, replacing previous tenancy strategies in Daventry, South Northamptonshire, and Northampton.
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Overstone Park Primary School - new build
Recommendations Approved...to approve a £2.2 million budget increase, funded by council borrowing, for the construction of Overstone Park Primary School, aiming for a September 2025 opening and with plans to repay the borrowing through future CIL funding.
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Horizon House Regeneration Opportunity
Recommendations Approved...to dispose of the Horizon House site, delegating authority to the Assistant Director Assets and Environment, in consultation with other directors and cabinet members, to finalize the disposal and related documentation.
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Greyfriars Framework
Recommendations Approved...to endorse the Greyfriars Vision and Framework, approve a delivery approach in partnership with the English Cities Fund, and authorize the appointment of the English Cities Fund for the Stage 1 Pre-Development Services Agreement, all aimed at regenerating the derelict Greyfriars site into a high-quality mixed-use development.
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025-26
Recommendations Approved...to recommend to the Council a continuation of the existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025-2026, with minor adjustments for annual benefits uprating.
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