Councillor Mark Arnull
Email: mark.arnull@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Senior Appointments Committee - Monday 8th December 2025 9.00 am
The Senior Appointments Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Executive, who will also be the Head of Paid Service[^2]. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and any urgent business.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 4th December 2025 12.30 pm
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss police governance reform, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's public safety plan, and the operation of enabling services. Updates on fire and police finances were also scheduled, as well as a review of the panel's work programme.
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 4th December 2025 1.30 pm
The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board convened to discuss several key issues, including the Better Care Fund, support for migrant workers, and updates to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. The agenda also included discussion of winter preparedness, the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Delivery Plan, and the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland Integrated Care Board Cluster Executive Structure.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel - Thursday 27th November 2025 10.00 am
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel met to discuss the response of Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) to a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. The panel scrutinised the PFCC's discharge of her statutory functions in response to the judgement. A recommendation was made and approved that the panel should have the opportunity to see and comment on the scope and terms of reference for the PFCC's independent review before they are finalised.
Council - Thursday 27th November 2025 5.00 pm
The West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 at The Guildhall, Northampton. The agenda included discussion of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Youth Justice Plan, changes to committee places, and a new public mortuary. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on rural road safety, family support, blue badges[^2] and digital IDs.
Decisions from Meetings
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Sustainability Strategy Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to focus its limited resources on matters directly benefiting local people and businesses, the council approved the proposal to no longer retain the current targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its own operations and by 2045 for residents and businesses, while continuing to progress the Sustainability Project,
Investors in the Environment accreditation, and annual Sustainability Report.
Recommendations Approved
West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...the West Northamptonshire Council Estates Strategy, as detailed in the report and Appendix 1, was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Safe Accommodation and Support Services for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to commence a joint competitive procurement process with North Northamptonshire Council for Safe Accommodation and Support Services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, starting April 4th, 2026, for a period of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and delegated authority for contract award and related actions to the Director of Housing and Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Transactions
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to authorize a series of asset transactions, including disposals, registrations, and acquisitions of land in various locations, as well as the creation of a capital budget for property acquisitions and noting potential future sales and acquisitions.
Recommendations Approved
Letting of vacant town centre and high street units
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025
...to facilitate the letting of vacant town centre and high street units, the Cabinet endorsed a structured approach to using powers under Part 10 of the Levelling up and Regeneration Act 2023, aiming to revitalize these areas while minimizing costs, risks, and interference with the property market.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 62