Melanie Barnett

Council: West Northamptonshire

Committees: Children's Trust Joint Committee (Officer) West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Council Audit and Governance Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

March 10, 2026
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
Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 6.00 pm

The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including a review of the Housing Allocation Scheme, the future management of council housing stock, and services for children and young people. The committee was also scheduled to review its work programme and consider proposals for future scrutiny reviews.

December 01, 2025
Children's Trust Joint Committee Officer

Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday 12th November 2025 2.00 pm

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 pm

West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing management, budget adjustments for the Market Square project, and several annual reports related to safeguarding and education. The Cabinet approved a phased approach to bring housing services management back into the council, an increase to the Market Square capital budget, and the adoption of a policy statement for supporting children unable to attend school.

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

130 decisions · Page 18 of 26

Modernising Meeting Room Audio-Visual Equipment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to authorise the Chief Information Officer to award a contract for replacement audio-visual equipment and services for council meeting rooms, consolidating funding to achieve best value and address the risks associated with outdated equipment.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Plan Performance Report - 2024-25 Q2

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...the Cabinet noted the content of the Corporate Plan Performance Report for the second quarter of 2024-25, covering performance from July to September 2024.

Recommendations Approved

2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to approve for consultation the 2025-26 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, including a net revenue budget of £933.8m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1,866.98, proposed fees and charges, a provisional dedicated schools grant budget of £506m, and draft capital programme additions, while also noting the estimated tax base, delegating authority to the Executive Director – Finance to agree on the final tax base and introduce new premiums on second homes, and delegating authority to the Executive Director for Children’s Services to determine the DSG 2025-26 schools funding formula, high needs funding arrangements and the Early Years Funding Formula.

Recommendations Approved

Period 7 General Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Monitoring Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to note the latest capital monitoring position for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, as well as new capital schemes and changes to the Capital Programme since September 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of Trees and Woods Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 10th December 2024 6.00 pm - December 10, 2024

...to approve and adopt the Tree and Woods Strategy, including its appendices, for West Northamptonshire.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 130