Councillor Farzana Aldridge
Email: farzana.aldridge@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
27 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider a range of important topics at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to focus on early years provision, the council's Best Start in Life
plan, and the implementation of the Family Help Strategy and Family Hubs. The committee will also review its annual report and work programme.
Cabinet - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026, approving an improvement plan for Adult Social Care following a critical Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, and authorising the leasing of two properties to provide temporary accommodation for those experiencing homelessness. The Cabinet also adopted new policies on the use of Council property by voluntary, community, social enterprise, and faith groups (VCSE), and on community gardening on Council land.
Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including addressing the deteriorating condition of local roads and the effectiveness of highways maintenance funding. Significant time was also allocated to discussing the future of children's services, with reports on the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's annual performance and business plan, as well as the Corporate Parenting Strategy. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to review its Pay Policy Statement and consider changes to political balance and committee places.
Decisions from Meetings
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Procurement of Delivery Partner for Warm Homes: Local Grant
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to deliver the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, the Director of Communities and Opportunities was authorized to procure a delivery partner using a Dynamic Purchasing System or Framework and to negotiate and award a contract to the chosen partner.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Housing Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to increase the provision of Council-owned housing, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of affordable housing properties in Brackley, subject to due diligence and the Chief Finance Officer's approval, and delegated authority to relevant officers to negotiate and complete the acquisition.
Recommendations Approved
Public Health Framework 2025-27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...the West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy, as detailed in the report and Appendix 1, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Safe Accommodation and Support Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to commence a joint competitive procurement process with North Northamptonshire Council for Safe Accommodation and Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, starting April 4th, 2026, for a period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and delegated authority for contract award and related actions to the Director of Housing and Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 27
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 67