James Smith
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Pensions Fund Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Pensions Fund Committee for West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025, at The Jeffrey Room - The Guildhall, Northampton.
Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss budget monitoring, regeneration and asset management, and a scrutiny review of Section 106 agreements[^2] and the Community Infrastructure Levy[^3] (CIL). The committee was also expected to receive updates on waste collection and cleansing, and to review its work programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm
West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing management, budget adjustments for the Market Square project, and several annual reports related to safeguarding and education. The Cabinet approved a phased approach to bring housing services management back into the council, an increase to the Market Square capital budget, and the adoption of a policy statement for supporting children unable to attend school.
Pensions Fund Committee - Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 10th November 2025 4.00 pm
The Pensions Fund Committee - Investment Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 10 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton, to discuss investment performance, stewardship, and current investment topics. The meeting was also scheduled to include a presentation from HarbourVest. Some of the items on the agenda were marked as exempt from press and public.
Decisions from Meetings
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The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to receive and approve the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) annual report for publication to schools to improve religious education and collective worship.
Recommendations Approved
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes performance update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to note findings on Northamptonshire Partnership Homes' (NPH) performance, approve revised governance arrangements between the Council and NPH, and acknowledge the Council will be delivering large-scale social housing developments in the future.
Recommendations Approved
Affordable Homes Delivery Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, delegating final changes to the Director of Communities & Opportunities in consultation with relevant parties before its launch.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to commence an 8-week public consultation on the proposed introduction of a West Northamptonshire Council Direct Payments Policy, including Transport Direct Payments and changes to Carers Direct Payments, to meet statutory duties and gather feedback for policy creation and implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Climate Change Strategy - Approval to Consult
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the draft Climate Change Strategy for the purpose of consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 124