Marina Watkins

Democracy and Standards Committee Officer

Democracy and Standards Committee - Monday 8th September 2025 6.30 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met to discuss proposed amendments to the council's constitution, receive an update on code of conduct complaints, and review member development and training. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme for the year.

Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 3rd September 2025 6.00 pm

The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the budget scrutiny process for 2025/26, receive updates on budget monitoring and the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP), and review the waste collection and cleansing services. The committee agreed to its budget scrutiny process for the upcoming year and received feedback on the consultation of the Local Plan for West Northamptonshire. The committee also reviewed and noted its work programme.

Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Call In Hearing, Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 19th August 2025 7.00 pm

The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to address a call-in regarding a cabinet decision on the Sustainability Strategy Review. Councillor Rosie Humphreys initiated the call-in, supported by several other councillors, to enable scrutiny of the implications of resolutions endorsed by the cabinet on 16 July 2025. The committee was scheduled to consider whether to refer the decision back to the cabinet, refer the matter to the full council, or take no further action.

Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 16th June 2025 6.00 pm

The Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss its remit and work programme for the coming year. Councillors were also expected to receive an overview of key priorities, risks, and challenges for service areas within the committee's remit.

Democracy and Standards Committee

Democracy and Standards Committee - Tuesday 10th June 2025 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the register of members' interests, the member onboarding programme, and a government consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities. They were also scheduled to review and note the committee work programme.