Councillor Bob Purser

Final Revenue and Capital Budget 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...the Final Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026-27 was approved, including an estimated net revenue budget of £1024.4m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1,959.40 (a 4.95% increase), proposed fees and charges (excluding car parking charges for Daventry, Towcester, and Brackley), a Dedicated Schools Grant budget of £560m, Capital Strategy additions, Capital Pipeline proposals, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the Flexible use of Capital Receipts Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy, and authorised borrowing limits.

Recommendations Approved

Admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled West Northamptonshire schools for 2027 intakes

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...approved the reduction in Published Admission Numbers for Boothville and Roade Primary Schools, the addition of Harlestone Manor parish to Harlestone Primary School's linked area, and an increase in Harlestone Primary School's Published Admission Number for the 2027 intakes.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue Monitoring - Period 9 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...noted the forecast outturn position for 2025-26 and associated risks, the deliverability assessment of savings requirements, approved aged debt write-offs, and the Treasury Management update.

Recommendations Approved

2024/0672/MAO - Land North West of Upper High Street, Harpole

From: Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 22nd January 2026 3.00 pm - January 22, 2026

...to approve the outline planning application for land north west of Upper High Street, Harpole, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Consultation on the Regulation 18 Draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan 2026

From: Planning Policy Committee - Thursday 8th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 08, 2026

For Determination