Melanie Barnett

West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The West Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 was set to cover a wide range of critical health and wellbeing topics for the region. Key discussions were planned around the progress of the SEND Action Plan, the Better Care Fund, and the refresh of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Additionally, the Board was scheduled to review updates on the Ethical Migrant Worker Charter, women's and girl's health, and the Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland ICB Cluster's commissioning strategy.

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 16th March 2026 6.00 pm

The Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to discuss the provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), an update on the SEND Priority Action Plan, and the council's approach to school place planning. The committee was also set to review performance data for the One West Northamptonshire Plan and consider its work programme.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026, approving several key policies and frameworks designed to improve services for residents. Decisions included the adoption of a new Housing Adaptations Policy, the approval of a Non-School Alternative Provision Framework, and the adoption of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Northampton. The Cabinet also agreed to a fee uplift for adult social care providers and approved the proposed local delivery model for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the monitoring of revenue and capital expenditure for the 2025-26 financial year, the finalisation of the 2026-27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and the admission arrangements for primary schools for the 2027 intake. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Adult Social Care Local Account, which outlines the council's strategy for this vital service.

Children's Trust Joint Committee Officer

Children's Trust Joint Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 2.00 pm