James Smith

...to approve and adopt the draft Climate Change Strategy, providing a strategic framework for achieving the 2045 net zero target.

...to endorse the current Strategic Risk Register, approve the updated Risk Management Strategy, and note the Audit & Governance Committee's ongoing monitoring of the register and mitigating actions.

... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the third quarter of 2024-25, covering performance for West Northamptonshire Council and ongoing work with Northamptonshire Partnership Homes.

...to support economic growth, they approved the West Northamptonshire Economic Growth Strategy and the establishment of an Economic Growth Board to oversee its implementation and inform strategic decisions.

...the Cabinet noted stakeholder feedback, endorsed the Draft One West Northamptonshire Plan 2025-2030 for Council approval subject to a final review, and delegated final review and amendments to the Leader and Chief Executive.