Mark Arnull - Councillor for West Northamptonshire ( Kingsthorpe North)

Councillor Mark Arnull

 Reform UK  Kingsthorpe North  Leader of the Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group

Email: mark.arnull@westnorthants.gov.uk

Council: West Northamptonshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Place and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Councillor) Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee (Chair) West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children's Trust Joint Committee (Co-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel (Chair) Cabinet (Chair) Senior Appointments Committee (Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

26 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Senior Appointments Committee Chair

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.

December 08, 2025
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Chair

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.

December 04, 2025
West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

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.

December 04, 2025
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel Chair

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.

November 27, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

62 decisions · Page 8 of 13

Parks Development Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...the Cabinet adopted the Parks Development Strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of Delivery Partner for Warm Homes: Local Grant

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to deliver the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, the Director of Communities and Opportunities was authorized to procure a delivery partner using a Dynamic Purchasing System or Framework and to negotiate and award a contract to the chosen partner.

Recommendations Approved

Re-procurement of a Customer Records Management System

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to re-procure a corporate Customer Records Management system via direct award through the GCloud 14 framework, delegating authority to the Executive Director for Resources to secure the best contract and award it to the provider, with the new contract starting in May 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Public Health Framework 2025-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to ensure complete awareness and transparency around the usage of the Public Health Grant, they approved the adoption of the refreshed Public Health Framework 2025-27 and noted that any spend above £500k, deemed a key decision, would be recommended to Cabinet for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.00 pm - July 16, 2025

...to recommend to Council the establishment of a capital budget and authorize the Director of Communities and Opportunities to conclude the acquisition of land from Vistry Group Limited and enter into a Land and Development Agreement to appoint them as the development partner for the Harlestone Road affordable housing scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 62