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 3 of 5
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Friday 3rd October 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of health and social care issues affecting the area, including updates on the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) improvement plan, the Family Help Strategy, disabled facilities grants, the NHS five-year plan, health inequalities, and joint strategic needs assessments. The meeting also included reports from Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire, and updates on the Better Care Fund and capital resources.
Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 6.00 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025, to discuss a range of issues including the West Northamptonshire Administration Delivery Plan, the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and updates to the constitution. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to smartphone use in schools, regeneration plans for Northampton, and support for vaccine programmes.
Children's Trust Joint Committee - Thursday 25th September 2025 2.00 pm
Council - Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00 pm
The Council of West Northamptonshire Council convened to consider nominations for Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting was scheduled to include announcements from Councillor Alison Eastwood, Chairman of the Council, and Councillor Mark Arnull, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group. Councillors were also expected to address any urgent business and consider the exclusion of press and public for certain items.
Cabinet - Thursday 18th September 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including financial monitoring, public space protection, and affordable housing. The cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development, insurance procurement, home to school transport, community equipment services, and the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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