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

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Northamptonshire Partnership Homes performance update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024

...to note findings on Northamptonshire Partnership Homes' (NPH) performance, approve revised governance arrangements between the Council and NPH, and acknowledge the Council will be delivering large-scale social housing developments in the future.

Recommendations Approved

Affordable Homes Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024

...to approve the Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, delegating final changes to the Director of Communities & Opportunities in consultation with relevant parties before its launch.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024

...to commence an 8-week public consultation on the proposed introduction of a West Northamptonshire Council Direct Payments Policy, including Transport Direct Payments and changes to Carers Direct Payments, to meet statutory duties and gather feedback for policy creation and implementation.

Recommendations Approved

Sustainability Report 2023/24

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024

...to publish the annual Sustainability Report for 2023/24, noting that it is a retrospective report and does not make any new commitments.

Recommendations Approved

Climate Change Strategy - Approval to Consult

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.30 pm - November 19, 2024

...to approve the draft Climate Change Strategy for the purpose of consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 130