Councillor Laura Couse
Email: laura.couse@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 28th January 2026 2.00 pm
Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm
The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.
Cabinet - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.00 pm
Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 22 December 2025 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget and medium-term financial plan, along with financial monitoring reports and asset transactions. They will also discuss the performance of the One West Northamptonshire Plan and a shared services print contract.
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board meeting included discussion of the Better Care Fund, the Ethical Migrant Worker Charter, and updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss winter preparedness and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Capital Monitoring Report Period 7
From: Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm - December 22, 2025
... the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and HRA, noted new capital schemes and changes to the Capital Programme since February 2025, approved a £475k budget for ANPR and other car parking equipment, approved the Capital Budget reprofiling outlined in sections 8.2 and 8.3, and approved the HRA Capital Budget virement outlined in section 10.6.
Recommendations Approved
One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q2 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm - December 22, 2025
...the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the content of the One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q2 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Transactions
From: Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm - December 22, 2025
...to dispose of land adjacent to Site 11, St James Mill Road, Fogg Cottages, 20-20A Sheep Street, and St Lukes Centre and Field, with the latter being a nil value transfer to Duston Parish Council.
Recommendations Approved
Draft HRA Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm - December 22, 2025
...to approve for consultation the draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including proposed rent and service charge increases, the management fee for Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, and the HRA Capital Programme for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue Monitoring Period 7 - Financial Year 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday 22nd December 2025 6.00 pm - December 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 55