Laura Couse - Councillor for West Northamptonshire (Nene Valley)

Councillor Laura Couse

Reform UK Nene Valley Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Public Health and Regulatory Services

Email: laura.couse@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board (Chairman) Children's Trust Joint Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Senior Appointments Committee

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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 Committee Member

Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 28th January 2026 2.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Cabinet CANCELLED Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 22, 2025
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board Chairman

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.

December 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

55 decisions · Page 11 of 11

Revenue Monitoring Provisional Outturn 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025

...the Cabinet of West Northamptonshire noted the provisional outturn position for 2024-25, the deliverability of savings, general fund reserve creation and carry forward requests, a treasury management update, reserve balances, HRA carry forward requests, additions to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, recommended Full Council approves a £1.473m General Fund Capital budget, and delegated authority for budget virements to the Executive Director, Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Facilities contracts - Approval for Term Maintenance and Cleaning Contracts

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm - June 24, 2025

...to procure contracts for servicing, inspection, and testing of electrics, mechanical and specialist equipment, and cleaning services, including the potential for outsourcing or in-sourcing cleaning services, to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations and achieves value for money.

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

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

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: 23

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 55