Councillor Cecile Irving-Swift
Email: cecile.irving-swift@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to review the progress and plans of the council's internal audit function. The committee will also consider the strategic risk register and receive an update on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Budget meeting, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 5.00 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address the local authority's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the final budget and medium-term financial plan. Discussions were also scheduled regarding the Housing Revenue Account budget and the calculation of Council Tax.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of governance and conduct-related matters. Key agenda items included an update on the review of the council's constitution, a report on member code of conduct complaints and the recruitment of independent persons, and a discussion on proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils. The committee was also set to receive an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to review the progress of internal and external audits, receive updates on governance matters, and consider the committee's work programme. The meeting's agenda included discussions on internal audit progress, external audit findings, and a governance update, alongside the review of the committee's work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Adult Social Care Local Account (Adult Social Care Strategy)
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
... approved the coproduction events for The Big Conversation
and the approach of the Local Account as the Council's Adult Social Care Strategy, with a further consideration of the proposed Local Account in the Autumn following coproduction.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Monitoring - Period 9 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...noted the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and HRA, acknowledged new and changed capital schemes, and approved an HRA Capital Budget virement.
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
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
Final HRA and Capital Budget 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...the HRA revenue budget for 2026-27 was approved at £71.7m, with average rents and service charges increasing by 4.8%, alongside a capital programme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and a Memorandum of Understanding with MHCLG for the LAHF R4 programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 82