The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider the council's performance against its Corporate Plan, review the communication strategy for the Local Plan, and receive an update on the council's financial position. The committee will also receive a report from the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel.

Corporate Plan Performance Report

The committee is scheduled to review the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the second quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. This report is intended to inform the committee's ongoing performance management scrutiny. The report pack includes a covering report¹ and Appendix A².

Local Plan Communications Plan

A communications plan for the Local Plan³ is scheduled for discussion. The committee will be informed of the plan and invited to provide observations. A covering report for this item is also available⁴. The Local Plan is a key document that sets out the council's vision for future development in West Northamptonshire, including housing, employment, and infrastructure.

Draft Report of the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel

The committee is scheduled to receive a report detailing the findings of the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Panel. This report is noted as being to follow and is expected to be presented to the committee. The panel has been examining the council's budget, and its findings are anticipated to be significant for the committee's oversight role. Documents related to the Budget Scrutiny Task and Finish Group are available, including a main report⁵, and reports from breakout groups on Adult Social Care⁶, Northamptonshire Children's Trust⁷, and Other Selected Areas⁸. A further report, Budget Scrutiny Review 2026 Report ⁹, is also listed.

Revenue Monitoring and Medium Term Financial Strategy Update

A verbal update is scheduled from the Corporate Director of Finance & Procurement regarding the council's latest revenue monitoring position. This update will also cover the progress of the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy¹⁰. This strategy outlines the council's financial plans and priorities over the next few years.

Section 106 Agreements / Community Infrastructure Levy Scrutiny Review

The committee is scheduled to agree the membership of a Scrutiny Review Panel focused on Section 106 Agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy¹¹. Section 106 agreements are legal obligations entered into by developers to mitigate the impact of their developments, often contributing to local infrastructure. The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge that local authorities can levy on new developments to help fund infrastructure.

Review of Committee Work Programme

The committee is scheduled to review and note its Work Programme¹². This document outlines the planned activities and topics for the committee over a set period, ensuring a structured approach to its scrutiny responsibilities.