Jeanette McGarry
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 05 May 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including future waste collection and street cleansing services, a new youth strategy, and a domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy. Other key topics on the agenda included the proposed process for a Local SEND Reform Plan, a review of the Housing Allocations Policy, the adoption of a Contaminated Land Strategy, and the Council's Asset Management Plan.
Cabinet - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the improvement plan for Adult Social Care following a critical Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, the leasing of new temporary accommodation to address homelessness, and the adoption of new policies for the use of Council property. Key decisions included the approval of the CQC Improvement Plan, the authorisation of new temporary accommodation leases, and the adoption of updated policies for voluntary, community, social enterprise, and faith (VCSE) group use of property, as well as a new policy for community gardening.
Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026, approving several key policies and frameworks designed to improve services for residents. Decisions included the adoption of a new Housing Adaptations Policy, the approval of a Non-School Alternative Provision Framework, and the adoption of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Northampton. The Cabinet also agreed to a fee uplift for adult social care providers and approved the proposed local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Decisions from Meetings
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Adoption of Contaminated Land Strategy, Cost Recovery and Hardship Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the adoption of the Contaminated Land Strategy and Cost Recovery and Hardship Policy on 05/05/2026. The decision authorises the Corporate Director - Law and Governance to review and amend these policies following periodic reviews. The approved policies replace predecessor authority policies and outline the council's approach to identifying and remediating contaminated land, including cost recovery and hardship considerations.
Recommendations Approved
Review of the Housing Allocations Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the adoption and implementation of the proposed Housing Allocation Policy on 05/05/2026. The decision maker delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Housing and Communities to make necessary minor amendments to ensure ongoing compliance. The approved policy includes changes to succession of tenancy, local connection requirements, employment eligibility, income levels, and the introduction of auto-bidding for certain applicant bands.
Recommendations Approved
WNC Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services from 2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 05/05/2026 to bring waste collection and street cleansing services in-house from June 2028. They also approved the procurement of necessary supporting contracts and changed residual waste collection frequency to every three weeks for certain properties by Spring 2027. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place, Economy and Environment to finalise specifications, make decisions on bringing services in-house, and progress procurement processes.
Recommendations Approved
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire approved the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2030 on 05/05/2026. The strategy aims to transform the national response to domestic abuse by strengthening victim protection, improving support services, and enhancing powers to tackle perpetrators.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Youth Strategy (2026-2030)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the adoption and implementation of the West Northamptonshire Youth Strategy on 05/05/2026. The strategy sets out a framework for supporting young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 for those with SEND or care experience. It includes plans for a blended School Nurse and Youth Worker offer, a youth designed outcomes framework, and improved visibility and accessibility of services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 27
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 156