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.
19 meetings · Page 1 of 4
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss several key issues, including the Better Care Fund, support for migrant workers, and updates to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. The agenda also included discussion of winter preparedness, the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan, and the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland Integrated Care Board Cluster Executive Structure.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Adult Social Care, Health and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss adult social care performance, workforce planning, and preventative measures. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year.
Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November 2025 2.00 pm
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.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 10 of 10
Microsoft Software Licensing
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to ensure continued access to Microsoft software and support for West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, and Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, the Executive Director of Resources was authorised to procure and award a contract to an authorised supplier via an Enterprise Service Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
WNC (Car Cruising) Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to make a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for three years to address anti-social vehicle-related activities, such as car cruising, throughout West Northamptonshire.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Support Service to support people with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping accommodated at Oasis House
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to recommission a support provider for 3 years 6 months, with a possible one-year extension, to deliver services at Oasis House for people with a history of or at risk of rough sleeping, starting October 1, 2025, and authorized the Director of Housing and Communities to commence the tender process.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 19
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 48