Paul Hanson

Council: West Northamptonshire

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Local Pension Board (Officer) Shareholder Cabinet Sub-Committee (Officer) Leader Decisions Democracy and Standards Committee (Officer) Senior Appointments Committee West Northamptonshire Schools Forum (Officer) Strategic Planning Committee (Secretary)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

March 10, 2026
Local Pension Board Officer

Local Pension Board - Thursday 5th February 2026 2.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 2:00 pm
West Northamptonshire Schools Forum Officer

West Northamptonshire Schools Forum - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Democracy and Standards Committee Officer

Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 29th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Democracy and Standards Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the council's Code of Conduct, proposed changes to election recharges for parish and town councils, and an update on national reforms to the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.

January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Officer

Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, Council - Monday 19th January 2026 5.00 pm

The Council met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the proposed West Northamptonshire Local Plan and the appointment of key officers. The meeting's agenda included a significant item regarding the approval to consult on a draft of the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, which outlines the council's strategy for development, housing, and environmental protection up to 2043. Additionally, the council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a Monitoring Officer and a Chief Officer.

January 19, 2026, 5:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 183