Councillor Farzana Aldridge
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Extraordinary, Council - Thursday 13th August 2026 5.00 pm
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 29th June 2026 6.00 pm
Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 21st May 2026 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council's annual meeting saw the election of Councillor Fiona Baker as the new Chairman and Councillor Anthony Lock as Vice-Chairman. The meeting also addressed the allocation of committee places following a recent by-election, and included significant announcements from the Leader of the Council regarding the administration's achievements and future priorities.
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 28th April 2026 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss early years provision, the Best Start in Life plan, and progress on family help and family hubs. Key decisions included agreeing to receive an updated report on early years provision in six months and to note the progress made on the Best Start in Life plan and the family hubs initiative.
Decisions from Meetings
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Care Quality Commission Outcome and Improvement Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.00 pm - April 15, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the CQC Improvement Plan and noted that the Council would submit it to DHSC by 24th April 2026. The plan includes actions for workforce development, communication, leadership, data management, partnership working, and equity.
Recommendations Approved
Policies on the use of Council property
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.00 pm - April 15, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved amended policies on the use of Council property on 15/04/2026. The Cabinet approved the amended VCSE use of property policy and adopted the proposed policy on community gardening on Council land. The policies include a continuity presumption for existing VCSE tenants and a framework for community gardening on Council land.
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Accommodation Leases
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.00 pm - April 15, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided to authorise the Assistant Director Assets & Environment to take leases of two properties for temporary accommodation. The Cabinet also granted standing authorisation for the Assistant Director Assets & Environment to take leases of properties for service delivery, provided costs are covered by existing budgets and do not exceed ten years and six months commitment. The Constitution will be amended accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve a 3.47% uplift for adult social care providers and introduced a new hourly rate of £22.89 for extra care providers. This decision aimed to meet statutory duties and ensure an equitable approach to supporting providers.
Recommendations Approved
Non-school Alternative Provision Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the procurement of a Non-School Alternative Provision framework on 10/03/2026. The decision included approval for a three-year contract term with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Delegated authority was provided to the Director of Children's Services to finalise the procurement process and execute contractual documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 29
- Average per month
- 1.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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