Councillor Kamala Guliyeva

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council authorised the Assistant Director Assets & Environment, in consultation with others, to transact several asset transactions. These included the surrender and re-grant of a lease for land at Browns Road, Daventry, the freehold disposal of Long Buckby Library and Milton Malsor Village Park to their respective parish councils, and the freehold disposal of other land parcels. The Cabinet also approved a revised approach to retained rights over land transferred to town or parish councils.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided to approve the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Strategy 2026–2031 on 16/07/2026. The decision also supports a "TEC First" approach across Adult Social Care and endorses the continued development of TEC solutions.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of the reports on Housing Landlord Services performance on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Landlord Services Annual Performance Report 2025-26.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2025 on 16/07/2026. The Council will proceed with publication and implementation of the assessment, with ongoing monitoring of equality impacts. Development of inclusive childcare places for children with SEND will be prioritised.

The Planning Policy Committee of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 17 June 2026 to note progress on the local plan and agreed that the council cannot currently meet the evidenced need for Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople sites. The committee will raise this unmet need as a strategic cross-boundary matter with neighbouring councils.