Councillor Keith Holland-Delamere

The Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee approved West Northamptonshire Council continuing its participation in the OPUS People Solutions (East) Limited arrangement for a further five years from January 2027. The committee authorised the Corporate Director - Workforce, Technology and Change, in consultation with other officers and the Cabinet Member for HR, Corporate and Regulatory Services, to finalise updates to governance documents. It was also noted that the current arrangement is capable of continuing under a Procurement Act 2023 exemption, and updated documentation may include an optional horizontal access arrangement.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 15 September 2026 to confirm ongoing support for the Moving Traffic Enforcement programme and support the identified locations for additional enforcement. This decision includes proceeding with enforcement at Upton Valley Way East, Collingwood Road, Abington Square, St Peter's Way, Cliftonville Road, Harborough Road, Harborough Road & Mill Lane, Weedon Road, Mere Way (Fire & Ambulance access), and St Giles' Square.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council on 15 September 2026 noted the forecast outturn position for 2026-27, the deliverability assessment of savings requirements, and the Treasury Management update. The decision was made to update members on the financial position of the Council and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 15 September 2026 to approve the award of a new contract to MRI for Open Housing and associated supporting systems. They also noted progress, findings from a programme review, and a revised delivery approach. This decision includes awarding a contract for up to two years to maintain business continuity while the BRIK solution is implemented.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of reports on Housing Landlord Services' complaints handling performance and approved the submission of the Landlord statement and Appendices A & B to the Housing Ombudsman on 15 September 2026. The decision included noting the annual self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of complaint handling performance.