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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 8 of 9

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 24th June 2025 6.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among other things, they discussed the 2024-25 revenue and capital outturn positions, future management options for council housing stock, and a report from the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee. They approved a new delivery strategy for the Avenue Campus housing project, and also approved the procurement of a statutory advocacy contract.

June 24, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee

Senior Appointments Committee - Wednesday 11th June 2025 10.45 am

The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 June 2025 to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director of People. The meeting was scheduled to begin with standard housekeeping items, before moving to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting.

June 11, 2025
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board

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.

June 03, 2025
Cabinet

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.

June 03, 2025
Senior Appointments Committee

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.

May 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Housing Adaptations Policy, April 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the Housing Adaptations Policy on 10 March 2026. The decision grants delegated authority to the Head of Private Sector Housing to make minor amendments to the policy.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Provider Fee Uplifts

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve a 3.47% uplift for adult social care providers and introduced a new hourly rate of £22.89 for extra care providers. This decision aimed to meet statutory duties and ensure an equitable approach to supporting providers.

Recommendations Approved

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026–2029: Proposed Local Delivery Model for West Northamptonshire

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve the proposed Crisis and Resilience Fund local delivery model. They noted that the fund will be managed locally and requires delivery of four mandatory strands. Authority was delegated to the Head of Community Safety, Engagement and Resettlement, in consultation with the Director of Communities and Opportunities, to make operational decisions.

Recommendations Approved

Non-school Alternative Provision Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council approved the procurement of a Non-School Alternative Provision framework on 10/03/2026. The decision included approval for a three-year contract term with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Delegated authority was provided to the Director of Children's Services to finalise the procurement process and execute contractual documentation.

Recommendations Approved

Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm - March 10, 2026

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council noted the content of the Landlord Services Q3 Performance Report 2025/26 on 10/03/2026. The report provided an update on the performance of the Council's housing landlord services.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 70