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Strategic Acquisition
Recommendations Approved...to acquire a property without vacant possession to provide supported housing for individuals with additional support needs and those experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping, delegating authority for negotiation, acquisition, and essential works procurement.
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Household Support Fund (HSF) 7 Proposal: Distribution of Funds and Recipients for HSF7
Recommendations Approved...to approve the provisional distribution scope of the Household Support Fund, maintain oversight of the fund with the WNC Public Health team, and authorize the redistribution of any unassigned funds by March 31, 2026, in accordance with government guidelines.
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West Northamptonshire Tenancy Policy
Recommendations Approved... 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.
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Provision of Integrated Alcohol and Drug Services – Adults, Children, Young People and Families
Recommendations Approved...to commence a competitive tender for a 5-year contract, with a possible 5-year extension, for integrated alcohol and drug treatment, recovery, and support services for adults, children, young people, and families, and delegated authority to the Director of Public Health to award the contract.
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Housing Asset Management Strategy
Recommendations Approved...the Housing Asset Management Strategy, detailing how West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes will maintain, manage, and invest in council homes, was approved.
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Greyfriars - English Cities Fund Appointment
Recommendations Approved...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.
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Adults Direct Payment Policy
Recommendations Approved...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.
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Climate Change Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to approve and adopt the draft Climate Change Strategy, providing a strategic framework for achieving the 2045 net zero target.
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Strategic Risk Register
Recommendations Approved...to endorse the current Strategic Risk Register, approve the updated Risk Management Strategy, and note the Audit & Governance Committee's ongoing monitoring of the register and mitigating actions.
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Corporate Plan Performance Report – 2024-25 Q3
Recommendations Approved... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the third quarter of 2024-25, covering performance for West Northamptonshire Council and ongoing work with Northamptonshire Partnership Homes.
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West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to support economic growth, they approved the West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy and the establishment of an Economic Growth Board to oversee its implementation and inform strategic decisions.
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One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030
Recommendations Approved...the Cabinet noted stakeholder feedback, endorsed the Draft One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030 for Council approval subject to a final review, and delegated final review and amendments to the Leader and Chief Executive.
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WNC Active Lives Strategy
Recommendations Approved...to formally adopt the WNC Active Lives Strategy.
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Adoption of West Northamptonshire Council Local Transport Plan
Recommendations Approved... 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.
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