James Edmunds

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Officer

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Wednesday 4th February 2026 12.30 pm

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to scrutinise the proposed Police and Fire Precepts for 2026/27. The Panel reviewed the proposed increases to council tax for policing and fire services, considering the financial implications for residents and the operational needs of both services. They also discussed the Panel's work programme and agreed on future meeting dates.

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the financial performance of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2025-26 academic year, alongside proposals for High Needs Budgets and Early Years Funding for 2026-27. The meeting also included updates on the SEND Sufficiency Strategy and the Council's School Organisation Plan.

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss the support provided to care leavers, including the Care Experienced Pledge and pathways into education, employment, and training. The committee was also set to review the annual report from the Northamptonshire Virtual School and consider a proposed framework for commissioning non-school alternative provision.

Audit and Governance Committee Secretary

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.

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Monday 8th December 2025 2.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Schools Forum met to discuss school and early years funding for the 2026-27 financial year, agreeing to increase the amount of funding passed directly to early years providers, and to continue transferring 0.5% of funding from the schools block to the high needs block. The forum also reviewed and approved the updated West Northamptonshire Council Section 19 Policy Statement, which outlines the council's duty to provide education for children unable to attend school. The Schools Forum also noted updates on the Schools White Paper, the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring for 2025-26, and high needs provision.