Councillor Mark Arnull

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.

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.

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.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to note progress on the Planning Service Transformation Programme, endorse the 2026-2030 Action Plan and its monitoring mechanism, and approve bringing in additional resources to accelerate the programme. The Cabinet also endorsed the Planning Advisory Service to undertake a further peer review in late 2026.

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council decided on 10/03/2026 to approve recommendations regarding Skills Bootcamp delivery. The Cabinet acknowledged the acceptance of DfE Skills Bootcamp grant funding of up to £1,500,000 and delegated oversight of procurement and contract awards to the Executive Director of Place, Economy and Environment.