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.
34 meetings · Page 7 of 7
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 2.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan, the Better Care Fund, and the West Northamptonshire Prevention Strategy. The board was also expected to review and endorse the refreshed Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan. Finally, the Director of Public Health's annual report was scheduled to be presented.
Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd June 2025 6.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Cabinet met to discuss Microsoft software licensing, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to address car cruising, and support services for people with a history of rough sleeping at Oasis House. The cabinet approved the recommissioning of support services at Oasis House, the implementation of a PSPO to combat car cruising, and the procurement of Microsoft software licenses.
Senior Appointments Committee - Friday 23rd May 2025 9.40 am
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Friday 23 May 2025 to discuss a single agenda item. The main item for discussion was the appointment of a Director of Public Health. The meeting was scheduled to begin with standard housekeeping items.
Annual meeting, Council - Thursday 15th May 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council meeting scheduled for 15 May 2025 included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the appointment of a leader, and the allocation of seats to committees based on political balance. Councillors were also expected to note the names of the leaders and deputy leaders of the political groups, as well as the members of the Cabinet.
Decisions from Meetings
71 decisions · Page 1 of 15
Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026–2029: Proposed Local Delivery Model for West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...approved a local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) for 2026-2029, ensuring its management and delivery aligns with national guidance and local priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Connect to Work and Skills Bootcamp Delivery in West Northamptonshire
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...accepted £1,500,000 in DfE Skills Bootcamp grant funding and delegated the procurement and contract award for delivery partners to the Executive Director of Place, Economy and Environment.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Service Transformation Programme – Update and Action Plan 2026-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...endorsed the 2026-2030 Action Plan for the Planning Service Transformation Programme, agreed its monitoring mechanism, noted the use of existing income streams for additional resources, and approved a further peer review by the Planning Advisory Service.
Recommendations Approved
Non-school Alternative Provision Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...to approve the procurement of a Non-School Alternative Provision framework for up to 5 years, ensuring compliance with regulations, quality standards, stable pricing, and alignment with the SEND and AP strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026
...to note the Q3 2025/26 performance report for the Council's Housing landlord services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 71